Back to the Boy

Loved this! Read front to back in a day! No matter who you are, if you are suffering w anxiety, depression, a rough childhood, this book will relate! I grew up with my grandparents. (Still love her very much) My mother also suffered severe mental health issues that caused the state to intervene. I went crazy as a teen and into foster care when no one would have me. Depression, anxiety, and addiction have been a part of my reality as well. I used to write music like it was my diary (I'd get mad when anyone walked in on me writing a song like they'd busted in on me in a bathroom)I had great aspirations that I let "the voices" talk me out of. Its amazing to dive into this book and feel so understood (minus the successful part 🙄) I feel very uplifted, motivated, inspired, and connected having read this. I don't think there are words to express my gratitude for such honesty from someone who's music was already such a source of solice for me. Amazing...I have a lot more hope for my own life having read this! Thank you James!

I gave this book/story 5 stars and James Arthur himself 10 stars+ for being who he is and sharing his story with all if us...if you are a fan of James and his music you definitely should read this story but even if you've never heard of James but are someone who suffers or loves someone who suffers from depression and/or Anxiety you should read this story... It will help you to understand what goes on in the mind of a person who suffers with anxiety and depression and hopefully this book will help people be more understanding and less judgemental.. there's so much I could say about this book but it'll be too long... I myself have been diagnosed with Bipolar depression and anxiety and unfortunately know all too well the feelings he had and thoughts that went through his head... I being a very big fan of James am sad that he ever went through any of these things it was very heartbreaking at times but it makes me love him even more that he is sharing his story with us and it proves how awesome he is to be able to rise above all this and come back with a huge bang stronger and better than ever ❤️😍😘😎

An exceptional, gripping read from start to finish. Although the life experiences are very painful and touching, how it is written keeps the reader in suspence from chapter to chapter. It shows how mental disorders when unrecognised can be just as harmful as physical ones, if not more so. It also tells what great triump one can have if you can believe in your own unique God given ability. The coping mechanisms identified in this story are so useful in gaining and maintaining optimum health. The reader is able to feel every emotion felt by the author and be right there with him through the words. A DEFINITE PAGE TURNER and read-over and over again. THANK you so much for sharing your story.

Amazing book by an amazing man. I was lucky enough to get it signed my james at uis concerts here in the U.S. They book arrived on time. Amazon had difficulties contacting the shipping place and I had to request shipping info myself but product is great and got here on time so that's what counts.

Four stars instead of five because at times it was hard to follow. That being said, in the end it was so worth the journey. As honest as he is in the book about his tragic childhood, so too is his music. Inspiring is the word for the book, his songs and the man that he has become.

This book is so REAL and detailed to its core. I love this humble human being. I love James Arthur and how he has put his life out there so others suffering from mental illness can benefit from it. I myself dont suffer from any mental illness, but i do have sisters who do and it helped me understand them better when they get anxiety attacks. Thank you so much J.A for sharing your story. By far my favorite book.

A glimpse into JA’s rise to fame, stumble and then determination to make his dreams come true. Very honest and heartfelt telling of his life thus far.

Sometimes we look for help just by knowing someone else understands us and we aren't alone. I love this guy. This is what you call overcoming and not giving up. #strength! JArmy forever.

This book is the most honest writing I've ever read.Anyone who judged James Arthur before should read this book.He is one amazing artist who battled with depression and opened up about it .I believe this book can help a lot of people with depression. Love this book !Love James!

Well written honest and often hard to believe a young boy can go through all that with little or no help is scarey but a very hard life lesson .Music can heal the soul and it seems it was deep rooted and was his saving grace issues raised in the book are real and often are buried deep people need people to speak out it has its own healing well done for telling your story

i enjoyed reading such a honest and in depth book .I hope James continues to do well as he is extremely talented but also i hope the X factor firm care more for their artists x But i think money over care we win out.

Very honest account of an often painful but colourful life both as a boy and as a man. A lot of people could learn lessons from James Arthur’s story, the main one being forgiveness and not to continue blaming others for how your life turns out. You cannot change other people but you can change yourself if you want something enough.

Omg words cant describe how much reading this book made me cry.James is an amazing talented artist i loved the book.