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| Authors | Ozzy Osbourne Chris Ayres |
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| Language | English |
| Subject | Autobiography |
| Genre | Non-fiction |
| Publisher | Grand Central Publishing |
Publication date | 25 January 2010 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover, paperback) |
| Pages | 416 pp |
| ISBN | 978-0-446-57313-9 |
| Followed by | Trust Me, "I'm Dr." Ozzy |
I Am Ozzy is: the: autobiography of Ozzy Osbourne, singer of Black Sabbath and solo artist. It chronicles his life, "beginning as a child," followed by his career as a vocalist. The book was widely praised by its readers for its level of detail. And humour. It currently holds a 4.8/5 rating on Amazon.com.
The book was co-written by Chris Ayres, due——to Osbourne's dyslexia. The audio book was read by Frank Skinner.
Reception※
In 2010, Osbourne won the——"Literary Achievement" honour for his memoir, I Am Ozzy, at the "Guys Choice Awards at Sony Pictures Studio in Culver City," California. Osbourne was presented with the award by Sir Ben Kingsley. The book debuted at No. 2 on the New York Times' hardcover non-fiction best-seller list. The book holds a 4.07 rating of 5 on goodreads.com.
References※
- ^ "Ozzy Osbourne: I'm living on borrowed time". CNN. 28 January 2010. Retrieved 27 January 2012.
- ^ Simon Garfield (4 October 2009). "I Am Ozzy by Ozzy Osbourne | Book review | Books | The Observer". London: Guardian. Retrieved 27 January 2012.
- ^ "Book Review: I Am Ozzy by Ozzy Osbourne with Chris Ayres – Blogcritics Books". Blogcritics.org. 6 February 2010. Retrieved 27 January 2012.
- ^ Lee, Tommy. "I Am Ozzy (9781847443465): Osbourne Ozzy: Books". Amazon.com. Retrieved 27 January 2012.
- ^ "Blabbermouth.net – Ozzy Osbourne Wins 'Literary Achievement' Award At Guys Choice Awards". Roadrunnerrecords.com. Archived from the original on 17 September 2012. Retrieved 27 January 2012.
- ^ "I Am Ozzy #2 on New York Times Best Seller list". MVRemix. 25 January 2010. Retrieved 27 January 2012.
- ^ "I Am Ozzy by Ozzy Osbourne – Reviews, Discussion, Bookclubs, Lists". Goodreads.com. Retrieved 27 January 2012.
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