This book is one of the best autobiographies that I've ever read. Being a bit of a radio geek, the chapters about Chris Evans' early days in radio, after a long day in the papershop were very interesting. I also come from Manchester and listened to Piccadilly Radio (where Evans began) as a child, so the publication of this book was of huge interest.Piccadilly produced some of todays biggest stars, including Karl Pilkington, Mark Radcliffe and Scott Mills. But none as big, or with such an extraordinary life story as Chris Evans.Evans is painfully honest in this first volume, and its to his credit - he recognises how weird his behaviour had become, and he writes about it very openly.This book charts Evans' life from childhood in Warrington, up until he was sacked from Radio 1, bought Virgin Radio and made a quick £80,000.000.Inspirational, interesting, and full of fun top 10 advice / admissions / boast lists. Absolutely brilliant book that I've bought six times up to now, because I always give it to folk who haven't read it yet. I've never been a 'fan' of Chris Evans, but neither has he ever done anything to annoy or offend me! So, I'm not sure I'd have chosen this book for myself, especially given that I tend to shy away from the whole auto/biography genre.Anyhoo, a good friend lent to me a huge pile of books and this is the one I found myself drawn to first. I picked it for a browse and found it to be really interesting & informative, and I couldn't wait to see what happened next in the saga that is his life. No one could accuse of Chris of not earning his right to fame, fortune & success. He grafted his way to the top, with the help of a fair bit of luck and his gift of the gab.I finished the book liking & respecting him a whole lot more than when I started, I'm just annoyed that the book ends in the pre-Billie era, so I now find myself needing to read the next instalment to bring me up to date!Smart move, Chris.
What do You think about It's Not What You Think (2010)?
If you love Chris Evans you'll like this book, written in his own unique style
—jessica
Excellent. Interesting, funny, and at time, inspirational.
—naleo
I like Chris Evans even more after reading this book!
—archer
Loved it. A rollercoaster read, wonderful.
—moonangelmusic
