Book Review: What Does This Button Do? An Autobiography - Bruce Dickinson

What Does This Button Do?: An Autobiography by Bruce Dickinson

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


I really enjoyed reading Bruce Dickinson's autobiography. As a Maiden fan, I'd found out many things about Bruce over the years, including that he is also a pilot, a fencer, an author, etc. I was intrigued as to how he fits everything in to his life as Iron Maiden do seem to have been constantly touring and recording albums for as long as I can remember.

This book starts with a brief introduction to Bruce's early life and then goes on to document events from his teen years that eventually led him to become the singer in a band. It's a fascinating book and kept me interested all the way through. Bruce writes as if he is relaying the stories to a friend so it's an easy read and very engaging. There are a few photos included as well. It focuses on his professional life rather than his personal life, although there is a chapter about his recent cancer battle.

This is a book that I'd definitely recommend to Iron Maiden fans or fans of music, but anyone who reads it would also find it inspirational, I think. Bruce comes across as someone who knows no fear, travelling through war zones with the band and taking many risks in his life, but it also reveals that he has an endearing sensitive side; he also seems to have that eternal curiosity, essential for any artist—always looking for the next adventure.

Well worth reading.




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