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Lucky Hardcover – November 1, 2015

by Professor Green (Author), Max Leonard (Author)
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,060 ratings
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It was never easy for Professor Green. Born into a tough Hackney estate and raised by his grandmother, the rapper was always learning the hard way - whether at school, on the streets of east London or on stage during impromptu freestyle battles. Indeed life and music have always been intertwined for the young rapper, but it wasn't until he was 24 that the two were brought into focus by the suicide of his father -and his emotions, ever since, have been reflected in the raw and often passionate lines of his lyrics. In this wonderful autobiography, Professor Green - a.k.a. Stephen Manderson - reflects on his life so far and how his upbringing and encounters - both good and bad - shaped the person and musician he is today. Passionate, raw and totally open, Lucky is the story of a boy's journey, from life close to the streets, all the while working towards becoming a successful musician, achieving that dream and eventually gaining that success, only to realise it wouldn't quite solve all of his problems...Lucky is accompanied by the exclusive Mix Tape app, which takes you closer to Professor Green and his story. With exclusive digital content for readers to enjoy, this is a rare insight into one of the most exciting and controversial musicians working in music today.
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  1. Print length
    256 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Blink Publishing
  4. Publication date
    November 1, 2015
  5. Dimensions
    6.38 x 1.1 x 9.57 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1910536326
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1910536322
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About the Author

Professor Green - real name - Stephen Manderson is working with experienced writer and journalist Max Leonard. Max gained a double First in English and French from Oxford University and worked as a consultant writer and researcher in urban regeneration and the media before doing a Masters in Film Studies.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Blink Publishing (November 1, 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1910536326
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1910536322
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.24 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.38 x 1.1 x 9.57 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,060 ratings

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5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely loved and thoroughly enjoyed this book
Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2016
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Absolutely loved and thoroughly enjoyed this book. I'm not one for for rap music but I loved his song "Read all about it " as it touched me personally, but as an individual I have the up most respect and admiration for Stephen. What an incredible guy , painfully honest and truthful. Highly recommend this to anyone.
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Sara Blankenship
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2017
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So excited to read this! Thank you!
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Janice Pridding
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2016
Very honest and interesting reading.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2015
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An ok read
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Bree-Ann McQuary
3.0 out of 5 stars Good
Reviewed in Canada on March 16, 2017
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Pretty good condition no complaints
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Andrew Cardle
5.0 out of 5 stars Stephen Manderson's addresses the issue that if you don’t make decisions about your future then others will do it for you.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 26, 2015
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Stephan Manderson’s (aka Professor Green) book has two core audiences 1) his journey through the music industry and his segment of that industry and 2) growing up in disadvantaged circumstances and handling what that means.

An angry young man myself, a child of the 70’s and the Vietnam War, I related to and therefore read the book for the parallels and insights contained in abundance throughout the book of a man progressively taking back control of his life - “I learned from her (Claudia Schofield) the necessity to stop looking for reasons in my own behaviour for other people’s behaviour”, “surviving something doesn’t mean you have dealt with it”; “when you lose someone, that grieving never goes away”.

The book comprehensively sets out the complexity of managing growing up in loving but economically disadvantaged circumstances; “I was taught early on that anything I wanted I’d have to work for”; the analysis behind the navigation of “getting by outside of the main stream of society” and insights into the mental map of the world that develops the capability to survive when the institutions of the state label you as “non-conformist”.

Stephen Manderson's addresses the issue that if you don’t make decisions about your future then others will do it for you.

I have for some time been drawn to the conclusion that my children aged 32 – 39 have a better understanding of the world, their behaviours less intuitive and their life choices better thought through; not because of anything I consciously did but the rising tide of human behaviour understanding and Stephen Manderson confirms that conclusion.

I came to this book via Saturday Live on Radio Four. Not a natural rap fan (Radio 1 these days is the twilight zone for me), I would recommend this book to anybody interested in understanding the qualities of the next generation, the values supported and acted upon by their children and the paradigm shift in behaviour that has taken place in the last forty years.

Paradoxically a by-product of the book is how it highlights how the Police and the practice of policing have not kept pace with the inter generational transformation.

I loved this book if any of the above chimes with you a recommended read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars An honest account from a dynamic and sensitive man
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 16, 2016
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I read this memoir after viewing Professor Green's two superb documentaries, on suicide and homelessness. I knew he was a rapper and was surprised that he had chosen to do something so different. Having read 'Lucky', this makes perfect sense. In the book, Pro Green (Stephen) reveals a childhood blighted by an only intermittent relationship with his father, who took his own life before Stephen managed to achieve closeness with him. The later passing of his beloved 'Nanny Edie' added further sadness to his life. Yet his relentless pursuit of a career in rap music is nothing short of phenomenal. Stephen reveals that most of his lyrics centre on events in his own life; that his writing acts as a catharsis for his pain. The word 'Lucky' appears at regular intervals to remind the reader that Stephen truly does believe it is what has saved him. In view of the backdrop of depression he struggles with, I truly hope he can find a way through his current marital woes. Good luck, Lucky.
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M Moore
4.0 out of 5 stars Suicide, Mental Health, Music and Love
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 15, 2017
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Well this was an interesting read, wasn't sure if I would like it! It can't have been easy for him to grow up in the shadow of his father's suicide but he has certainly made sure it hadn't dominated his life and managed to keep his own demons at bay - life is hard for everyone in there own way, but through his music he has managed to make sense of what has happened.
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Stephanie
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely brilliant!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 16, 2016
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This guy is one incredible human being, he's gone through so much and to come out of it as such a lovely man showns that none of us are irredeemable. Yes he's been a small time drug dealer but so what... he's moved on, forget about that.
I came to admire Stephen in a different way to most people; I watched his TV shows, read his book and only now am I just listening to his music. There's so much heart and soul in everything he gives.
I hope and pray that his and Millie's marital issues are resolved as reading the sections with her in were heartbreaking knowing that when he wrote this he was head over heels in love with her and had no idea they were going to split... it's just so so sad.
Highly recommend reading this book even if you've never listened to his music, he's lovely and has a heart of gold. Nanny Pat and Nanny Edie did a fabulous job at raising him... I salute you ladies!
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