| _Amie_ 11.08.2005 11:58 |
I read this book a year ago, and I'm planning to read it again now. However, I was just wondering as to what you all thought of it if you have read it! Personally, I found it very interesting, and not too prying and I felt Peter Freestone didnt cross the line of what to tell us! |
| Fenderek 11.08.2005 12:05 |
I think you're right- UNLIKE Hutton, Freeston didn't cross the line... |
| Penis - Vagina 11.08.2005 13:16 |
I enjoyed both books very much. Though Peter's book frustrated me a bit with its non-chronological format, divided into subjects instead. |
| mercuryrocks 11.08.2005 13:59 |
I like Freestone's book better, as well. I mean, as a huge Freddie fan it is so interesting to read Hutton's book because there are many details in that book about Freddie. BUT - as you get farther in the book you just realize that there are too many details. I feel so sorry for Freddie because, as fans, we know that many of the things described in Hutton's book, Freddie would never have wanted to be out in public. I prefer Freestone's book because I have more respect for him. |
| PieterMC 11.08.2005 14:03 |
Jim Huttons book uses the phrase "and then we made love" WAY to much. Ok we get it Freddie and you loved eachother. |
| tia 11.08.2005 14:10 |
I thought it was interesting but not written well. He was kinda all over the place. He was vague on some things but would go into detail about other things that were not important. I found it strange that the pictures in the book showing Freddie with his different boyfriends over the years all looked like Freddie. |
| chewing gum bum 11.08.2005 15:52 |
Both books to me were interesting insights of Freddies' personality at home and on the road.The posts before mine all made very valid points about too much info given here or too little there. For me though I really enjoyed the stories of Freddie shopping or entertaining at home and of course the stories of being on tour. I'm sure to a certain extent both authors were using their books as a way of healing their own wounds after losing Freddie as well as memoirs for themselves. |
| _Amie_ 11.08.2005 16:34 |
What is Jim Huttons books called, I may have to buy it and see what its like. However now, I am rather worried of what I will think! |
| Krizzy 11.08.2005 16:39 |
It was called Mercury and Me, Amie! It may be trite and self indulgent but I enjoyed the love story between FM and Jim, it was sweet and by today's standards tame sexually. You may have to buy it on ebay since it has been out of print for 7 years, I believe. Cheers, Krizzy |
| deleted user 11.08.2005 18:37 |
Does Jim's book have pictures?I usually only read a book with pictures. |
| deleted user 11.08.2005 18:41 |
Fenderek wrote: I think you're right- UNLIKE Hutton, Freeston didn't cross the line...Hutton just had one goal with the book: Revenge and money. First of all he writes in his book he's a huge Bowie fan and that he never heared of Freddie before. Bullshit if your a Bowie fan you know he recorded under pressure with Queen zo he knew Freddie. He just said that to look like he didnn't do it for the money. He didn't get money from Freddie after Freddie's death, Mary got it, so he was pissed off. |
| teddybear 11.08.2005 18:45 |
I hate both books, I mean these folks can say what they want - afterall Freddie is not here to say what is true or what is not. Also picked up some inconsistencies with Peters book - he says things in that but contradicts himself when he is interviewed on the TV. I think it is about time Peter got a real job and stopped trying to suck fame and money off Freddie's memory. But hey, tis just my opinion and we are all entitled to own our own opinions - tis just you asked :-)) |
| greaserkat 12.08.2005 00:31 |
what is Peter's book called? |
| Fenderek 12.08.2005 03:24 |
greaserkat wrote: what is Peter's book called?Freddie Mercury- An Intimate Memoir |
| deleted user 12.08.2005 03:56 |
I just finished the Book: "My Life with Freddie Mercury" From Jim Hutton, i enjoyed it but there where some details i didn't like, he could use some less details 'bout his sexlife with Freddie is awful to read..but there are also some funny facts in...so i enjoyed it most of the time... |
| *goodco* 12.08.2005 09:08 |
We were not amused. |
| Fenderek 12.08.2005 09:15 |
"We were not amused." Yeah, that line I remeber most from the book... :) |
| mercuryrocks 12.08.2005 09:32 |
*Rik®* a.k.a ** Headlonger ** wrote: I just finished the Book: "My Life with Freddie Mercury" From Jim Hutton, i enjoyed it but there where some details i didn't like, he could use some less details 'bout his sexlife with Freddie is awful to read..but there are also some funny facts in...so i enjoyed it most of the time...Yeah, I agree with you. It was fun to read about the fact that he was scared of spiders (how sweet!) and that he acted like a mother towards his cats and all... But yes, there was too much about their sex life! I would have appreciated it if he did not mention anything about that at all! Because first of all, Freddie would never have wanted that to come out. Second, it IS awful to read! |
| Rompez 12.08.2005 13:38 |
Dirty scandalous books written for only one reason: Money!!!!! How Freddie’s closest people (as they describe themselves) can be so unrespectable to him? horrible books… |
| Insomni@ 12.08.2005 18:48 |
mercuryrocks wrote:Couldn't agree more!!!!OK,we clearly understood that they were together but...this was annoying.Well,as Freddie told once he wanted his privacy,but Hutton after his death revealed all their personal life just because of the damned money...Sooooo wrong move!!!*Rik®* a.k.a ** Headlonger ** wrote: I just finished the Book: "My Life with Freddie Mercury" From Jim Hutton, i enjoyed it but there where some details i didn't like, he could use some less details 'bout his sexlife with Freddie is awful to read..but there are also some funny facts in...so i enjoyed it most of the time...But yes, there was too much about their sex life! I would have appreciated it if he did not mention anything about that at all! Because first of all, Freddie would never have wanted that to come out. Second, it IS awful to read! After all,the only thing he wanted to show was HIMSELF from mentioning his sex life with Freddie...And this is awful and disrespectul to Freddie. |
| nymon4 13.08.2005 01:55 |
I have been looking everywhere for Jim Huttons book and I cant find it anywhere not even on amazon, barnes and noble or borders does anyone know a website for it to buy it? thanks |
| S@turn 13.08.2005 05:52 |
Jims book you can find in the sell out books, I have the idea that it is produced way more then it sells, a bit typical and similar to the content. I like the books both, tho I am not so fond about the self admiring parts of Hutton, but as well as some writers here said, the Freestone book now and then is a bit soppy, in how much I love blablabla Of course both men loved Freddie and with writing the book tried to get some money out of that, who can blame them? They both should not fail in a queen collection, I think! |
| deleted user 13.08.2005 10:00 |
i also read "The Live of Freddie Mercury"byr Rick Sky did anyone else read this? and what's your opinion 'bout it? |
| Aisha Sweetness 13.08.2005 18:00 |
<font color=black>The Lord Of Darkness wrote:What do you me by Revenge? Freddie left jim and peter half a million each so it wasn't revenge for not being left money...Revenge on Mary for not letting him stay in the house longer maybe, i think jim knew freddie would leave most of his estate to her anyway... or not letting him ride in the front funeral car and being a down right bitch to him after freddie died. Well i personally think i'd be a bit pissed off if i were in his shoes but i guess there's two sides to every story.I remember Mary doing a huge article in Ok or Hello magizane but cant remember the content there were some fab pictures of garden lodge in it though,must try to have a look for it it's in the attic somewhere.I do agree that some of the details in the book regarding there sex life we just didn't need to know but i love the stories about all the shopping trips and how much money Freddie would blow on Antiques and art etc...Fenderek wrote: I think you're right- UNLIKE Hutton, Freeston didn't cross the line...Hutton just had one goal with the book: Revenge and money. First of all he writes in his book he's a huge Bowie fan and that he never heared of Freddie before. Bullshit if your a Bowie fan you know he recorded under pressure with Queen zo he knew Freddie. He just said that to look like he didnn't do it for the money. He didn't get money from Freddie after Freddie's death, Mary got it, so he was pissed off. P.S Teddybear Peter does have a proper job he owns a hotel in Torquay last time i heard. |
| teddybear 14.08.2005 01:49 |
"P.S Teddybear Peter does have a proper job he owns a hotel in Torquay last time i heard. Well maybe he does, so I wish he would go back there and manage the damn thing. He has been over here in Australia promoting something or other and also his book - (I shared this interview file on the hub) - so I wish he would get back to where-ever he came from and look after his own affairs (LOL). |
| _Amie_ 14.08.2005 08:14 |
I just bought Jim Huttons book off amazon.co.uk However, I am slightly annoyed as the dispatch date is not until 6th September! |
| S@turn 14.08.2005 17:19 |
I think that freestone has every few months a new job, but okay |
| lovequeen 15.08.2005 12:15 |
Most of you are ranting about Hutton revealing too much of their sex life... But didn't anyone find it extremely offensive to Freddie's memory and a gross violation of his privacy, when Hutton described in detail Freddie's last days, his sickness and death?!? It would have been ok if he wanted to tell about his own feelings on Freddie's death, but this kind of exposure was needless. As a very private person, I'm sure Freddie would never have agreed to that. I would have rather not read about it in this detail at all. Haven't read Freestone's book yet, even though I've had it for a while now, so can't comment on that one. |
| doremi 15.08.2005 12:25 |
Aisha Sweetness wrote:Aisha, here are the 2 interviews with Mary from OK Magazine and from The Daily Mail:<font color=black>The Lord Of Darkness wrote:What do you me by Revenge? Freddie left jim and peter half a million each so it wasn't revenge for not being left money...Revenge on Mary for not letting him stay in the house longer maybe, i think jim knew freddie would leave most of his estate to her anyway... or not letting him ride in the front funeral car and being a down right bitch to him after freddie died. Well i personally think i'd be a bit pissed off if i were in his shoes but i guess there's two sides to every story.I remember Mary doing a huge article in Ok or Hello magizane but cant remember the content there were some fab pictures of garden lodge in it though,must try to have a look for it it's in the attic somewhere.I do agree that some of the details in the book regarding there sex life we just didn't need to know but i love the stories about all the shopping trips and how much money Freddie would blow on Antiques and art etc... P.S Teddybear Peter does have a proper job he owns a hotel in Torquay last time i heard.Fenderek wrote: I think you're right- UNLIKE Hutton, Freeston didn't cross the line...Hutton just had one goal with the book: Revenge and money. First of all he writes in his book he's a huge Bowie fan and that he never heared of Freddie before. Bullshit if your a Bowie fan you know he recorded under pressure with Queen zo he knew Freddie. He just said that to look like he didnn't do it for the money. He didn't get money from Freddie after Freddie's death, Mary got it, so he was pissed off. link link ..I did NOT know Mary would not allow Jim to ride in the front funeral car, and as Freddie's partner/husband/wife..what have you..YES, that was most spiteful and hurtful. That's likw when you read that here in the USA Gay people are trying to get a ''married rights'' type law passed so if their partner is in the hospital, sick, or dying, the partner has FULL rights to visit their partner and in attending a funeral and living will rights to their sick or dying partner. How would you feel if you were a Real, hetro wife or husband, and your spouse died, but the family would not allow you to visit the person in the hospital or ride in the front funeral car for the love of their life? Heartbreaking and very wrong. Can't believe she did that to Jim. |
| mercuryrocks 17.08.2005 06:16 |
lovequeen wrote: Most of you are ranting about Hutton revealing too much of their sex life... But didn't anyone find it extremely offensive to Freddie's memory and a gross violation of his privacy, when Hutton described in detail Freddie's last days, his sickness and death?!? |
| Aisha Sweetness 17.08.2005 08:30 |
Thanks for the links Arlene your a darling, it's strange that both articles came out in 2000 wonder why she choose then to speak out? Even though some of us might not like the fact that Jim Hutton wrote a book about Freddie i personally like the book for it's honesty(IMO). Mary goes on in her interview about how Freddie's staff felt like her family and how she felt all alone when they left but according to Hutton she was the one who gave them 3 months notice to get out of Garden Lodge. "a week after freddie's cremation and our first meeting with Jim Beach ,we were summoned to a second meeting this time Jim was the Tough-noised Businessman. He came straight to the point. A week earlier he'd reassured us by explaining that he knew it was Freddie's wish that we stayed in Garden Lodge as long as we liked ,However that day he told us "unfortunatly Freddie did'nt write these wishes in his will so there not legally binding".Mary is moving in So you are going to be given 3 months notice to leave and find alternative accomadation" Everyone has a side of a story.And even though Mary didn't write a book she still done plenty of Magizane and newspaper articles. We Know they all loved Freddie and maybe it didn't enter there heads to write a book/article on there time with him till some publisher contacted them.Fans will always want to read about there heros and i know there's greed involved aswell but what can you do you can either choose to read them or not. P.S Barn/Teddybear what cover band is promoting? |
| mercuryrocks 17.08.2005 16:14 |
barn wrote:Well, I think that most of the things Freddie said to the press was a joke! Like what he said about wanting cats rather than children. He could not have children because he was gay!mercuryrocks wrote:Freddie Mercury to the press "I sleep with women, men, and cats"*Rik®* a.k.a ** Headlonger ** wrote: I just finished the Book: "My Life with Freddie Mercury" From Jim Hutton, i enjoyed it but there where some details i didn't like, he could use some less details 'bout his sexlife with Freddie is awful to read..but there are also some funny facts in...so i enjoyed it most of the time...Yeah, I agree with you. It was fun to read about the fact that he was scared of spiders (how sweet!) and that he acted like a mother towards his cats and all... But yes, there was too much about their sex life! I would have appreciated it if he did not mention anything about that at all! Because first of all, Freddie would never have wanted that to come out. Second, it IS awful to read! |
| doremi 17.08.2005 18:07 |
Aisha Sweetness wrote: Thanks for the links Arlene your a darling, it's strange that both articles came out in 2000 wonder why she choose then to speak out? Even though some of us might not like the fact that Jim Hutton wrote a book about Freddie i personally like the book for it's honesty(IMO). Mary goes on in her interview about how Freddie's staff felt like her family and how she felt all alone when they left but according to Hutton she was the one who gave them 3 months notice to get out of Garden Lodge. "a week after freddie's cremation and our first meeting with Jim Beach ,we were summoned to a second meeting this time Jim was the Tough-noised Businessman. He came straight to the point. A week earlier he'd reassured us by explaining that he knew it was Freddie's wish that we stayed in Garden Lodge as long as we liked ,However that day he told us "unfortunatly Freddie did'nt write these wishes in his will so there not legally binding".Mary is moving in So you are going to be given 3 months notice to leave and find alternative accomadation" Everyone has a side of a story.And even though Mary didn't write a book she still done plenty of Magizane and newspaper articles. We Know they all loved Freddie and maybe it didn't enter there heads to write a book/article on there time with him till some publisher contacted them.Fans will always want to read about there heros and i know there's greed involved aswell but what can you do you can either choose to read them or not. P.S Barn/Teddybear what cover band is promoting?Aisha, Both interviews are the same writer, David Wigg, (who used to interview Freddie alot) and are actually,... ...ONE interview, written slightly different and published separately for the 2 different publications, OK Magazine and The Daily Mail. I would assume Mary felt confortable speaking to david since Freddie did so often, BUT... ...I am still surprised that Mary told so many intimate details about her life knowing Freddie..but at least she seemed to say only polite things that depict Freddie in a very favorable and regarded light. I believe David interviewed Mary, in 2000 when Freddie's Box set was released, (timed intentionally I would think to both promote and capitalize on the FM Solo Collection Box Set) |
| INXS 17.08.2005 18:19 |
nymon4 wrote: I have been looking everywhere for Jim Huttons book and I cant find it anywhere not even on amazon, barnes and noble or borders does anyone know a website for it to buy it? thanksI found mine on ebay.com and had it at home in a week once I paid for it, here's a link for one up for sale now at a very good price, place your bid but hurry up, it only has 2 days and 23 hours left! link |
| teddybear 17.08.2005 19:23 |
barn wrote:Promoting a cover band, a nice cover band who Peter enjoys. He's not after money. Peter's book doesn't give all the personal details... doesn't even give any details on the fights Freddie got into in the bars. Oh yes indeed - and also his book. Did you happen to see him on "Mornings with Kerry-Anne"? He did not mention the band much at all, but certainly did discuss his book. I have shared the file in the hub - you can see it there.teddybear wrote: "P.S Teddybear Peter does have a proper job he owns a hotel in Torquay last time i heard.Well maybe he does, so I wish he would go back there and manage the damn thing. He has been over here in Australia promoting something or other and also his book - (I shared this interview file on the hub) - so I wish he would get back to where-ever he came from and look after his own affairs (LOL). |