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I Love the Bones of You: My Father And The Making Of Me Hardcover – 1 October 2019

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‘A beautiful book.’ Zoë Ball

Be it as Nicky Hutchinson in Our Friends In The North, Maurice in The A Word, or his reinvention of Doctor Who, one man, in life and death, has accompanied Christopher Eccleston every step of the way – his father Ronnie. In I Love The Bones Of You, Eccleston unveils a vivid portrait of a relationship that has shaped his entire career trajectory, mirroring and defining his own highs and lows, from stage and screen triumph to breakdown, anorexia, self-doubt, and a deep belief in the basic principles of access and equality denied to generations. The actor reveals how his background in Salford, and vision of a person, like millions, denied their true potential, shaped his desire to make drama forever entwined with the marginalised, the oppressed, and the outsider.

Movingly, and in scenes sadly familiar to increasing numbers, Eccleston also describes how the tightening grip of dementia on his father slowly blinded him to his son’s existence, forcing a new and final chapter in their connection, and how ‘Ronnie Ecc’ still walks alongside him today. Told with trademark honesty and openness, I Love The Bones Of Youis a celebration of those on whom the spotlight so rarely shines, as told by a man who found his voice in its glare. A love letter to one man, and a paean to many.

‘My father was an “ordinary man”, which of course means he was extraordinary. I aim to capture him and his impact on my life and career.’ - Christopher Eccleston

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336 pages
Language

English
Publisher

Simon & Schuster UK
Publication date

1 October 2019
Dimensions

15.3 x 2.79 x 23.4 cm
ISBN-10

1471176312
ISBN-13

978-1471176319
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‘We know what to expect from the autobiographies of most actors, I think: anecdotes, charm, more than mild self-satisfaction and faux-modesty by the bucketload. But Christopher Eccleston is not most actors, and his autobiography is not most autobiographies. This is a superb book, full of revelations, as intense and tortured as its writer and not an easy ride at all.’ -- Marcus Berkmann ― Daily Mail

‘The book I’d most like to find under my tree is Christopher Eccleston’s memoir I Love the Bones of You, which talks about his beloved dad and Christopher’s history of anorexia and depression. He was a guest on my show and made such an impact.’ -- Lorraine Kelly ― Woman & Home

‘The actors book prompted headlines because he writes of his struggle with anorexia but it is about so much more, particularly his relationship with his father, which has shaped his entire career. A million miles from the usual celebrity memoir.’ -- Books of the Year ― Mail On Sunday

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Salford-born Christopher Eccleston is one of the country’s most highly regarded actors working today. He is the recipient of an Emmy Award and two BAFTA Award nominations, and is best known for his work on television and in film – in particular for his collaborations with directors such as Danny Boyle and Michael Winterbottom and writers Peter Flannery, Jimmy McGovern and Russell T. Davies. He currently stars in the BBC drama The A Word, and was recently seen on stage with the Royal Shakespeare Company in the leading role of Macbeth.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Simon & Schuster UK (1 October 2019)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 336 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1471176312
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1471176319
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 15.3 x 2.79 x 23.4 cm

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karen j

Made me laugh and cry

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 September 2019

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Living only a few miles from where Chris grew up and having a very similar upbringing I found this book well written
His observations of his Dads dementia really hit home and did make me feel that the words and description used to describe both how it affected the family and how his understanding of how it may have made his Dad feel were helpful to me as My Mum is now in year eight of Dementia and her journey has been very similar to Ronnies.
With his complete honesty about his mental health struggles I am grateful for this rare insite into the life of this true Northerner someone I have admired as an Actor for a long time and now admire as a Man more.
The gift of love his parents installed in him is evident and now he gets to show this love to his children how wonderful a thing that is.
I am sure that his honesty with his mental health problems have made him stronger (mine did) and thank goodness for people who bring this to this to the forefront of the public domain.
Chris sounds like he has found happiness in his children as Im sure Ronnie did with him and of course his rock in life Elsie.

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M Davies

This is a must read for anyone living with mental health issues.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 October 2019

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Initially I was drawn to this book as he is one of my favourite Doctors (as I suspect many other people were). And ironically like the TARDIS this book, like Christopher himself, is so much bigger on the inside! A very moving portrayal of his relationship, mainly in context to his father, and his father's subsequent descent into dementia . Also his battle with mental health issues, which in particular resonated strongly with myself, and feel that anyone suffering depression or living with suicidal thoughts should strongly consider picking this up and giving it a read. It certainly gave me pause for thought and reconsidered certain aspects of my own mental health I hadn't fully explored before. A deeply moving and absorbing work. Highly recommended.

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roy

Chris Ecclestone: a fine actor

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 November 2019

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Chris Eccleston is something of an enigma. this book opens up about the 'real' Chris Eccleston...a top quality actor, who was singularly responsible for Doctor Who managing to make a comeback. yes, Russell T Davies also had something to do with it, and Billie Piper, et al, but this guy was the face of the Doctor, without his talent and ability i don't think Who would have lasted. he set it up for all the actors who followed him.

this book goes a lot further than that though. recently there was stories in a few newspapers about Chris Eccleston's struggle with Anorexia. he goes into some depth to try to explain where his mind is regarding that particular condition.

this book is an eye-opener

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chloe67

Brilliant

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 March 2020

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Honest, written in Eccleston’s voice -I could hear him read the text. Not a me-me-me autobiography but a straight up account of his life, relationship with his parents, especially his dad, mental illness. It can seem self-deprecating because of his huge talent, but it only shows the lack of self-confidence he often mentions.
The story of a great actor with integrity, not exactly common in an era of publicity, self-congratulating accounts. The age of the ‘influencers’ seems really pathetic after such sincerity and personal determination.
Thank you. It is a book I will read again and again.

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pen

Good read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 September 2019

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Brutally honest and emotional portrayal of father and son's relationship.

Enlightening re the struggle with Altzheimers & anorexia and mental illness.

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