Product Description

This gripping autobiography will appeal to fans of The Street and is an exciting insight into the spiritual influences that have shaped this much-loved actor.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #53113 in Books
• Published on: 2008-10-01
• Released on: 2008-10-01
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 352 pages

About the Author
WILLIAM ROACHE MBE is best known for his role as Ken Barlow in Coronation Street. He lives with his wife Sara in Cheshire.

Customer Reviews

Insight into his life and spiritual wisdom.
I first heard about this book when I saw Mr Roache on TV talking about his new book, and with me not really being a fan of his what made me sit up and listen was watching him talk about some of his spiritual beliefs. From that moment on I was interested and wanted his book. I looked at reviews online which praised it, and so when my sis asked what I wanted for xmas, I asked her for the book. I am so pleased I did.

Being a biography, this book starts off with William telling you about his childhood, his schooling etc and his life into adulthood and how he came to be an actor in Coronation Street. He talks about some of the people he has worked with in the show. There are some personal things he brings up in his life which I found quite sad, like the loss of his daughter Edwina. But as the book goes along, most of all I found it to be a book of a good heap of spiritual medicine. As William talks about his beliefs and the huge impact his beliefs have had on his life, I found myself being drawn in and I found it hard to put the book down. I just wanted to read more and more. It's such a positive read. I also enjoyed the many photo's in the book.

I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in William Roache as an actor to get a better sense of who he is and how he became famous. I would also recommend this book to anyone who is interested in spirituality. It was an inspirational read for me, and certainly something I needed to read right now.

The Spirituality handbook
I have just read this whilst at a Health Farm and it really took me on an amazing spirtual journey which answers questions for me that I have not been able to get elsewhere - it all suddenly makes sense. LIke anyone who is travelling or in a public place, there may be a slight ego thing about what you are reading; the first day or two I was hiding the cover by half way through the book I realised what I was doing. It may look like I was reading about a Coronation Street Actor but as Mr Roache so eloquently explains, it is because of being Ken Barlow that he has had the opportunity to share his immense wisdom and gifts but this book will really appeal to anyone, Corry fan, or not. I am going to be taking lots of little anecdotes out to share with people, who might be put off by the Soup Star identity but this could change their life and the way they think about their death too !! Too big a subject to be missed!!!

Soul on The Street
Personal journey story , part autobiographical & part spiritual growth.
Overall a good read, some bits maybe of disinterest depending on your own reason for picking up the book ie. autobiographical account or spiritual interest. Very little about Corrie so not an optimum read for Street fans.