Most of the time I prefer biographies written by the actual person - I just assume they are more accurate and truthful, especially if it's someone in the entertainment industry.
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But surely ego then comes into it quite significantly...?
Posted by: Novel Insights | November 05, 2009 at 06:35 AM
I think it depends on many things. One of which is subject matter. For example, I think I'd rather read a biography of Sarah Palin over her autobiography. (Not that I'd really care to read either.) But given her penchant for embellishing her role and impact, I imagine her version may actually be more fiction... ;)
I just read The Last Lion and am now reading True Compass so I may have more to add after I finish.
Posted by: CW | November 05, 2009 at 08:18 AM
Yes, there is ego, but I can usually see past or ignore it.
Good point CW, for politicians it would depend on a lot of factors. I'm not sure I could stomach a Palin biography no matter who wrote it. ;-)
Posted by: Rachel | November 05, 2009 at 11:31 AM
I don't read many entertainment industry biographies or autobiographies. My post is here.
Posted by: pussreboots | November 05, 2009 at 06:57 PM