While this book will be necessary reading for any fan of the band, Gary comes across as clean cut. So while you're probably hoping for the inside dirty on the band, he tends to skim over it.

Nevertheless for a Take That fan, it's a decent enough read. The book does give some insight into the ups and downs of the band. It follows Gary from his uber geeky beginnings in Frodsham, playing the synthesiser in clubs in dicky bow ties (with the pictures to prove it!!) and follows his rising confidence and self assurance - he always wanted to be a star - through to his fortuitous meeting with pop svengali Manager Nigel Martin-Smith and subsequent journey into Take That.

One of the striking things about Barlow's story is how little he gives away about his feelings on what happened in Take That. After all, his whole adult life has been played out in the media, so we do know a lot - and with that in mind, he doesn't really divulge much more than we already know. Saying that, he doesn't necessarily always paint himself in the best light, which is refreshing. He talks about when the band broke up and how he was treated, but there are absolutely no sordid tales. Come on Gary, give us some dirt!

All in all it's a very easy read and a nice little look back on one of England's best ever pop groups. And if you already love Gary Barlow, then the fact that his sense of humour is a bit like your dad's won't make an ounce of difference. It's not the best written book in the world, but the man wrote Back for Good for godssake.