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Caspar Lee
This is a book about me.
Unfortunately, I didn't write it - my mum did. WTF!
Let me tell you now that 98% of it is total lies. Actually, I'm pretty sure this book is illegal. So if you've bought it, you've basically supported a criminal. How does that feel?
I think she's getting me back for my first day in this world when I mayyy have tried to kill her. She won't not be able to mention that . . . You might also find out about my first day at school, why my head is so massive, how I've always been a hit with the ladies and other things like that.
You know, important stuff.
Anyway, I found the book at the printer and you'll see I've corrected some of her most outrageous lies.
So, you know, enjoy. Just remember only the bits that make me look good are true . . .
Unfortunately, I didn't write it - my mum did. WTF!
Let me tell you now that 98% of it is total lies. Actually, I'm pretty sure this book is illegal. So if you've bought it, you've basically supported a criminal. How does that feel?
I think she's getting me back for my first day in this world when I mayyy have tried to kill her. She won't not be able to mention that . . . You might also find out about my first day at school, why my head is so massive, how I've always been a hit with the ladies and other things like that.
You know, important stuff.
Anyway, I found the book at the printer and you'll see I've corrected some of her most outrageous lies.
So, you know, enjoy. Just remember only the bits that make me look good are true . . .
272 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 31, 2016
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Caspar Lee
1 book64 followersCaspar Lee is a British-born South African YouTube personality, vlogger and actor.
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July 3, 2016
Such a great and funny read! I loved reading about the events of Caspar's life from his mums (Emily) perspective. It was unique which made it an enjoyable read!
I highly recommend reading if you are a fan of Caspar!
** I read this books as part of the Biannual Bibliiothon. The challenge was to read a book in another format to what you usually read **
I highly recommend reading if you are a fan of Caspar!
** I read this books as part of the Biannual Bibliiothon. The challenge was to read a book in another format to what you usually read **
August 5, 2017
South Africa to Youtube: Caspar Lee’s life has been nothing but interesting and this original-format biography written by his mum lets you in on it all. No one knows you better than those who raised you!
We only have certain memories from when we were very young, so it was great to read about Caspar being born in London and moving to South Africa from the perspective of someone who can remember it all. Emily didn’t hold back on the family’s financial troubles or the real-world dangers in South Africa as she took us through Caspar’s interesting childhood, and even let us in on Caspar’s struggles with ADD, TS and OCD. The fact fans may not know this side of Caspar because of how he’s continually working to conquer them is inspirational to say the least.
I loved reading about what it’s like growing up in South Africa and was completely engrossed in Emily’s engaging style. Reading about the wildlife all around them was like stepping into another world from my bed in the UK. I was then intrigued to find out about Caspar’s beginnings on YouTube and YouNow, with his mum’s perspective on large events in his life since then that fans will know about, like him interviewing filmstars and making Joe & Caspar Hit the Road.
Among a myriad of colourful (and often extremely cute) photos, Caspar highlights sections of the text depending on whether he finds something happy, sad or embarrassing, and playfully interjects his own comments about what his mum as written. This gives the book Caspar’s original spin fans have grown to love and allows them to feel they’re taking a trip down memory lane with him as well as his mum.
We only have certain memories from when we were very young, so it was great to read about Caspar being born in London and moving to South Africa from the perspective of someone who can remember it all. Emily didn’t hold back on the family’s financial troubles or the real-world dangers in South Africa as she took us through Caspar’s interesting childhood, and even let us in on Caspar’s struggles with ADD, TS and OCD. The fact fans may not know this side of Caspar because of how he’s continually working to conquer them is inspirational to say the least.
I loved reading about what it’s like growing up in South Africa and was completely engrossed in Emily’s engaging style. Reading about the wildlife all around them was like stepping into another world from my bed in the UK. I was then intrigued to find out about Caspar’s beginnings on YouTube and YouNow, with his mum’s perspective on large events in his life since then that fans will know about, like him interviewing filmstars and making Joe & Caspar Hit the Road.
Among a myriad of colourful (and often extremely cute) photos, Caspar highlights sections of the text depending on whether he finds something happy, sad or embarrassing, and playfully interjects his own comments about what his mum as written. This gives the book Caspar’s original spin fans have grown to love and allows them to feel they’re taking a trip down memory lane with him as well as his mum.
September 9, 2016
well...it's a fun read to me :)
June 25, 2017
Absolutely amazing!!! Super funny and sweet, totally worth for a Caspar Lee fan to know everything there is to know about your favorite youtuber.
April 25, 2017
Caspar Lee is a comedic youtuber known for his original and hilarious content. He is loved by millions worldwide – and this is his biography, written by his mother, Emily Riordan Lee.
I was so impressed by this book.
Perhaps I am slightly biased because this book features so many familiar things for me. Caspar and I grew up in the same small town of Knysna, South Africa. We attended to same schools. I visited his house once or twice to hang out his older sister, Theodora, who also has a great Youtube channel – and while we were never 'close' I did know them once upon a time! So to hear about their nothing short of adventurous life as a family was fascinating for me… but it will be for you, too!
The book is filled with heaps of crazy African adventures such as stumbling across an outcast male elephant, getting spells put onto their home by an old African witchdoctor to keep burglars at bay and sharing some of the very real dangers of growing up in South Africa.
My good impression on this book stems deeper than that, though.
I listened to this book via Audible and there were a number of occasions where this book brought tears to my eyes. While being an extremely humorous biography about Caspar's life from day one in this world - it also tackles some really difficult and sensitive topics such as Caspar's personal struggles with ADD, OCD, Taurette Syndrome and dealing with his parents divorce.
I find it so brave and inspirational that someone who has grown as popular as Caspar would share his experiences and help others.
Let’s be honest, as outsiders when we think of someone like Caspar we think of this famous, successful youtuber... but this book serves to remind us that he too came from a normal life with financial difficulties and burdens. Caspar did NOT have everything handed to him on a platter. He had passion and drive and worked harder than most people to get to where he is today and that really, really inspired me!
As for Emily's writing style - it was beautiful, descriptive and delicate. It was so enjoyable and easy to read especially with Caspar’s playful interjections every now and again.
I highly recommend this book for any aspiring Youtuber as it takes us through his youtubing journey from hitting 100 subscribers to 500, to 5000, to where he is today… a whopping 7 million. It is so motivational AND fun and I believe it has the power to inspire each and every person that picks it up.
Check out my Youtube channel for a video book review of this book coming SOON! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQo6...
I was so impressed by this book.
Perhaps I am slightly biased because this book features so many familiar things for me. Caspar and I grew up in the same small town of Knysna, South Africa. We attended to same schools. I visited his house once or twice to hang out his older sister, Theodora, who also has a great Youtube channel – and while we were never 'close' I did know them once upon a time! So to hear about their nothing short of adventurous life as a family was fascinating for me… but it will be for you, too!
The book is filled with heaps of crazy African adventures such as stumbling across an outcast male elephant, getting spells put onto their home by an old African witchdoctor to keep burglars at bay and sharing some of the very real dangers of growing up in South Africa.
My good impression on this book stems deeper than that, though.
I listened to this book via Audible and there were a number of occasions where this book brought tears to my eyes. While being an extremely humorous biography about Caspar's life from day one in this world - it also tackles some really difficult and sensitive topics such as Caspar's personal struggles with ADD, OCD, Taurette Syndrome and dealing with his parents divorce.
I find it so brave and inspirational that someone who has grown as popular as Caspar would share his experiences and help others.
Let’s be honest, as outsiders when we think of someone like Caspar we think of this famous, successful youtuber... but this book serves to remind us that he too came from a normal life with financial difficulties and burdens. Caspar did NOT have everything handed to him on a platter. He had passion and drive and worked harder than most people to get to where he is today and that really, really inspired me!
As for Emily's writing style - it was beautiful, descriptive and delicate. It was so enjoyable and easy to read especially with Caspar’s playful interjections every now and again.
I highly recommend this book for any aspiring Youtuber as it takes us through his youtubing journey from hitting 100 subscribers to 500, to 5000, to where he is today… a whopping 7 million. It is so motivational AND fun and I believe it has the power to inspire each and every person that picks it up.
Check out my Youtube channel for a video book review of this book coming SOON! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQo6...
January 2, 2017
This book was quite factual but funny at the same time. It is not really a book I would recommend to everyone as some people won't like this type of genre. Overall I think it was a pretty good book with some comedy in it about Casper's life.
June 30, 2016
Uplifting and Hilarious! This book was better than I expected, Emily Riordan Lee is an incredible mom that everyone should wish they had. She writes a beautiful story of her son, Caspar growing up and their story is markedly like one I have not read or seen before. Their journey leading up to where they are now is truly amazing and brave! The story that leads up to Caspar's quirky personality is really enjoying to read as it's not what you'd expect. Caspar's random comments in this book really show the bond between him and his mom. The images are worth seeing as they depict important moments in Caspar's life. I wish I had my special moment captured when I was younger! I thoroughly enjoyed this book and loved the unexpected thrills within this book.
November 21, 2016
I really liked how this book let you see into Caspar's life more than you do if you watch him on YouTube, you get to hear more about his life when he was growing up. I really like the funny parts of this book especially when he argues with his mom's point of view. I would recommend this book to people who like comedy and loads of background stories. The reason that I decided to read this book was that I watch Caspar's videos on YouTube sometimes and he is a really funny person and I was hoping his book would be the same way. Which it was.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 26, 2016
I enjoyed the fact this was a book from his mum's POV rather than his as to me that holds a little more credit. It's not mere self praise but rather an account of his life by someone who loves him and knows him like the back of her hand.
Some laugh out loud moments and pretty interesting look at life in 1990s South Africa, as well as an unexpected level of honesty about a childhood with Tourette's Syndrome.
It was cute and fun and easy reading, and as a Caspar fan I really enjoyed it.
Some laugh out loud moments and pretty interesting look at life in 1990s South Africa, as well as an unexpected level of honesty about a childhood with Tourette's Syndrome.
It was cute and fun and easy reading, and as a Caspar fan I really enjoyed it.
August 28, 2017
I'm not very interested in Caspar Lee myself, but my sister gave it to me for my birthday so I decided to give it a read...
If you enjoy Caspar's videos you will enjoy this book.
This book is also written more by his mum than Caspar himself, Caspar just comments on what his mother was saying, so I wouldn't really say this book is by Caspar Lee, more like by Emily Riordan Lee featuring Caspar Lee. That's the only downside to this book.
If you enjoy Caspar's videos you will enjoy this book.
This book is also written more by his mum than Caspar himself, Caspar just comments on what his mother was saying, so I wouldn't really say this book is by Caspar Lee, more like by Emily Riordan Lee featuring Caspar Lee. That's the only downside to this book.
January 10, 2019
Really fun read. It's so hard to rate YouTuber's books, because I don't know what makes a good one and a bad one, so this is just my personal rating.
I loved the concept that his mom told the story about his life with Caspar going in with his own thoughts. The pictures were cool, and it's always cool to know more about one of your favorite YouTubers.
I decided to give this 5 stars because it was exactly what I was expecting and it didn't disappoint. What more could you ask for?
I loved the concept that his mom told the story about his life with Caspar going in with his own thoughts. The pictures were cool, and it's always cool to know more about one of your favorite YouTubers.
I decided to give this 5 stars because it was exactly what I was expecting and it didn't disappoint. What more could you ask for?
April 27, 2018
Absolutely hilarious,great entertainment and a nice way of sharing his pre YouTube (and YouTube life with us.
Caspar,you did a great job; this is an excavation replica of your character!
Emily was amazing in this Book, recalling all the memories whilst writing!
Caspar,you did a great job; this is an excavation replica of your character!
Emily was amazing in this Book, recalling all the memories whilst writing!
May 12, 2017
LO AMO😍😍
January 8, 2018
really nice recommended
April 12, 2018
An amazing book for Caspar’s fans. Pleasant and funny read. I highly recommend it.
May 11, 2018
good book
December 11, 2020
I really liked this look in Caspar’s life! And especially Emily’s additions, so easy to read and really interesting!
June 20, 2022
Average/good youtuber book. Even better that it’s his mum’s POV.
September 22, 2025
I read this a long time ago when it first came out as I was super into YouTubers, and at the time I probably really liked it for what it was, but it really was nothing special.
January 3, 2017
weirdly awesome
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February 18, 2017Good book...lovely photos of Caspar and his family. The intro of the book was really hilarious. After reading this, came to know that Caspar and his family had gone through lots of hardships. Good Job done by Caspar Lee and his Mom ....Emily Riordan Lee ...for having this lovely book.
April 27, 2017
This book sets other YouTubers books apart because not only is it written by his mom but also starts at the very beginning of his life. From start to finish the reader gets to know Caspar and what his life was really like growing up. Also the entire book is loaded with "comments" from Caspar. I put comments in quotations because I don't think all of the comments are genuinely his, I think the majority of them, including the doodles are from the illustrators. And they are insanely, over the top sarcastic. There came a point where I stopped reading the comments altogether because I just couldn't stand it anymore. It was getting pretty annoying. But big props to his mom for this book and being able to recall all those little details.
For the Caspar fanatic, this is a real gem. For a long time subscriber like myself, in YouTube fashion I'll give you a thumbs up.
For the Caspar fanatic, this is a real gem. For a long time subscriber like myself, in YouTube fashion I'll give you a thumbs up.
September 3, 2016
I bought this book because i watch Caspar's video quiet a lot when i'm bored and i'm just lil bit curious about this book so that's why i buy this book. So, as you may/not know, Caspar didn't write it, but his mom did. And yes, this book tells about Caspar's life story (since he was born-present). In this book he shares about his life like when he was in South Africa and how he became a YouTuber and decided to moved to London where he lives now and to be honest, that is pretty interesting, i guess. There's also a lot of pictures there and some illustrations that wouldn't make you bored and yeah if you're a fan of him, definitely should read this.
November 2, 2016
This book is written mainly by his mom, and he makes edits throughout the book. It was so great to hear (I bought the audiobook as well) his mom, Emily, tells all about Caspar's upbringing and how he got to where he is today. There was a lot that I didn't know about Caspar, and as a viewer of his, it was nice to get to know more about him beyond what you see in his videos.
Caspar's book is definitely up there as one of my favourite YouTuber books now. I really enjoyed it! If you are a fan of Caspar's, new or old, you will love this book as it is funny, heartfelt and a good read to get to know more about your favourite YouTuber.
Caspar's book is definitely up there as one of my favourite YouTuber books now. I really enjoyed it! If you are a fan of Caspar's, new or old, you will love this book as it is funny, heartfelt and a good read to get to know more about your favourite YouTuber.
June 11, 2016
Yes, I know, another book by a youtuber... but this was such a great read, the best youtuber book yet. There is so much detail in this book as Caspar and his mum have worked on this together so unlike a lot of the other youtuber books this one is actually the length of a 'proper book'. There are so many things we learn about Caspar in this book that nobody expected, a great read and highly recommend if you are a fan of Caspar or vloggers.
July 13, 2016
Goodreads win
So before I received this book I had no clue who this person was. Once I realized I won the book I decided to do a little background reading. It sure made me realize I don't really keep up with whats popular anymore. On to the book. This was a fun and entertaining read. I loved how it was in the moms perspective. It was a quick read and had so many special moments. I would definitely recommend this book to just about anyone.
So before I received this book I had no clue who this person was. Once I realized I won the book I decided to do a little background reading. It sure made me realize I don't really keep up with whats popular anymore. On to the book. This was a fun and entertaining read. I loved how it was in the moms perspective. It was a quick read and had so many special moments. I would definitely recommend this book to just about anyone.
January 31, 2017
*I received this book for free through Goodreads First Reads*
As far as youtuber books go, this is personally one of my favorites. It contained the perfect balance between pictures and dialogue. The stories were heartfelt, funny, and well written. If you are a fan of Caspar, then you will definitely enjoy this book.
As far as youtuber books go, this is personally one of my favorites. It contained the perfect balance between pictures and dialogue. The stories were heartfelt, funny, and well written. If you are a fan of Caspar, then you will definitely enjoy this book.
June 30, 2016
I won this book from a Goodreads giveaway. What a fun compilation between Casapar and his mom. So many stories and pictures from his childhood. Any fan of Caspar Lee would love this book and it would make a great gift. Even for people who may not know Caspar, it's an interesting read to learn about his life and how he made it to youtube stardom.
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November 21, 2016Kind of a weird book, but it was okay. It was a little funny and it was interesting to see how someone from a completely different country grew up and how he became famous (in a sense). If you know who he is and get his humor, you'd probably like this book a lot.
By Mark Smith
By Mark Smith
July 3, 2016
Loved it so much!! Caspar is pretty cool and loved hearing how he came to love youtube and everything!! Highly recommend for a good laugh!!
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