My Side of Life: The Autobiography
Oct 2014 · Random House
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As a lead singer of Westlife, one of the most successful pop acts of all time, Shane Filan was on top of the world. Together with the band, he achieved an incredible 14 No.1 singles (a record beaten only by the Beatles) sold 44 million records and was adored by fans the world over.
Everything he touched turned to gold, or so it seemed. Like many others, he had piled his fortunes into the Irish property boom and when the bubble burst, Shane struggled with mounting debt. Just ten days after Westlife’s final farewell concert, in front of a sold-out crowd of 80,000 fans, Shane was declared bankrupt with debts of £18 million – losing everything.
But this wasn’t the end for Shane Filan – a devoted singer and family man, Shane circled back to his roots and a year later he launched his solo career. In My Side of Life Shane shares his story for the first time – his early years growing up as part of a large Irish family in Co. Sligo, the phenomenal success of Westlife and the ups and downs of their time together, the breakup of the band, his financial devastation, and finally going it alone as a solo artist.
This is Shane’s side of the story.
Everything he touched turned to gold, or so it seemed. Like many others, he had piled his fortunes into the Irish property boom and when the bubble burst, Shane struggled with mounting debt. Just ten days after Westlife’s final farewell concert, in front of a sold-out crowd of 80,000 fans, Shane was declared bankrupt with debts of £18 million – losing everything.
But this wasn’t the end for Shane Filan – a devoted singer and family man, Shane circled back to his roots and a year later he launched his solo career. In My Side of Life Shane shares his story for the first time – his early years growing up as part of a large Irish family in Co. Sligo, the phenomenal success of Westlife and the ups and downs of their time together, the breakup of the band, his financial devastation, and finally going it alone as a solo artist.
This is Shane’s side of the story.
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Amanda Frape
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September 19, 2023
A good read..... Just proves, one minute you can have everything and the next nothing but still have enough strength and amazing support to carry on. Well done Shane.
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April 24, 2016
Now im a Filaner, i already read this book, and im a super proud fan of shane, 'cos despite of his bankruptcy he still keep working for him to back on track and save his family.. I admire him for that.. I just help him even on a simple way of just buying of his album, go to his Album tour, promo tour for his concert and album and watching of his concert here in the phil. And now im hoping that he can also have a Rigth here concert here..
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October 18, 2014
Fantastic read whether you're a lifer or not. Walk down memory lane for fans and a real insight into Shane's situation. You could only wish him luck no matter how hard you are which is easy for me to do cos I have championed him from day one X
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About the author
SHANE FILAN was born and grew up in Co. Sligo, Ireland, the youngest of seven children. His big break came in 1998 when he formed the band Westlife with Mark Feehily, Kian Egan, Nicky Byrne and Brian McFadden. Managed by Louis Walsh and signed by Simon Cowell, Westlife sold over 44 million records worldwide, and accumulated 14 No.1 singles. In 2012, the band went their separate ways and in 2013 Shane launched his solo career to critical acclaim.
He lives in Surrey with his wife Gillian and their three children, Nicole, Patrick and Shane.
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