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Title: 'Gazza': una pésima combinación. (Paul Gascoigne, futbolista inglés)(TT: 'Gazza:' a terrible combination) (TA: Paul Gascoigne, English soccer player)
Author: Tay Polo Miranda
Publication: Semana (Magazine/Journal)
Date: October 15, 1998
Publisher: Spanish Publications, Inc.
Volume: v5Issue: n295Page: p19(1)

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Customer Reviews (2)

Amazing
I don't know anything about soccer players, but wanted to read about bipolar disorder. I love his conversational writing style and all his English-isms throughout the book. I was saddened at how much Paul Gascoigne had to deal with...besides bipolar disorder, as if that's not enough.Yet, it's really heart-warming to see how much he accomplished and continues to accomplish...a great deal more than many who don't have his afflictions.
I don't think anyone would be disappointed reading this book.

Honest Reflection.
Being Gazza is an honest look back at his life by Gascoigne. Before this book I was just familiar with the media image of him as, basically, a clown who threw away his talent by too much partying.Now I understand the medical problems underlying his behavior.The book reveals just how much suffering he has gone through and demonstrates how celebrity helps worsen serious medical problems.Takes a lot of courage to be this frank and the book is an easy read for anyone interested in the person rather than just his football career. ... Read more