Last Rites
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Last update: 01-09-2026
Product details
- ASIN : B0D7J5GYFZ
- Publisher : Grand Central Publishing
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- Publication date : October 7, 2025
- Language : English
- File size : 1.0 MB
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 364 pages
- ISBN-13 : 978-1538778067
- Page Flip : Enabled
- Best Sellers Rank:#223 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
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Top reviews from the United States
- Chris PratlGoodnight, Sweet Prince.So as not to bore with indelibly long musings, I'll keep this short review ... sort of short.
Or not.
I've been an Ozzy fan for as long as I can remember. I began enjoying music before I was even eight, and I became an even bigger fan of it when I understood the sounds I was hearing. Everyone's been down that road, so yadda-yadda -- all I can say is, bittersweet and engaging all over, this book showed me that the Ozzy Osbourne I always hoped was real was, in fact, very real.
After a severe fall in his home, the last seven years of his life were nothing short of agonizing hell, with one discouraging event after another, and this book covers it all. Infused with humor (some of which induced honest laughs out loud), even the darkest, more depressing parts are framed nicely and evenly. I could literally hear Ozzy's voice narrating it as I read, and that made it all that much more enjoyable.
As a fan of this guy for six decades, I prided myself on being a damn-near authority on this Ozzy's life and career, and it goes to show that as fans we really don't know all there is, and that's as it should be. I had no idea that as far back as Black Sabbath's first run, Ozzy would visit wounded soldiers in hospitals around the world; I never knew that he used to stay after school and eat three helpings of the horrid school dinners because the pecking order of his poor household left him odd-man-out often for meals; and I certainly never, ever heard the full story of the '82 Florida plane crash that killed Randy Rhoads and Rachel Youngblood from the man's own mouth. Now I know, and I appreciate his candor and generosity with us all.
This man's love for his family, friends and his fans is so well documented, but the emotional and self-effacing chapters where he gives such personal and concise examples of this are just fascinating. As Ozzy himself pointed out throughout the book, there's no shame in saying a tear or ten, and that was shared on my couch more than once. Emotions were raw when I got the very real sense that he knew he wasn't long for the world, but he went out with a dignified dual eulogy in both his final concert and his 347 page testament.
A solid 10/10 for this book, and not because it's Ozzy's bio and he's been a favorite for most of my life. The book holds attention; it gives copious, but not redundant amounts of details and anecdotes ; and the first-person narrative has never been so intimate and personal.
Ozzy Osbourne was an often polarizing, misconstrued individual, and then he was exactly what he showed the public, which was a loveable lunatic. As the man reached his last years, his introspection, his grace, his intelligence, and his gratitude come through on every single page. He'll always be a part of my life, and in some small way I'll mourn his passing for the rest of it. I really appreciated the final words he wrote to me here, and any fan will certainly feel the same sentiments after reading this. He wrote it for us all.
Goodnight, Ozzy. God bless you. - linda strengthAll Aboard the Crazy Train One Last TimeThis book is amazing. It's such a good read. When reading you feel like you can hear Ozzy speaking. You hear his voice, the joy and sadness, talking about his friends and family, the stories some well-known and some not-so-well-known stories. Hearing about his last few years, the pain he was in is so heartbreaking but at the same time you can hear the joy when he talks about the time he was given on Earth. I got it as a gift and finished it within a few days of receiving it. This is a must-have for all Ozzy Osbourne fans - young or old.
- BrandiJohnson12The perfect bookThis book.....this is something amazing. No matter if you are a little bit of an Ozzy fan or a full blown fan, this is a must read. I am not a big book person, but some catch my eye and before I know it, I am at the end. This had me giggling, smiling and crying. I felt like I was in an Ozzy dream living these moments with him and his family and friends. It really took you away with him wherever he was talking about. Who would have thought the amazing singer is also an amazing story teller?!
I am so glad he had a chance to do this book and leave us all with just a bit more Ozzy! - girliegirlwaAn easy and entertaining readI’m Gen X with a healthy love for Ozzy Osbourne, nothing obsessive. This book felt like an opportunity to get to know him and what a sweet, funny, considerate and smart person he was. He’s a great writer with tons of entertaining stories that no one would have known about otherwise. His relationship with his wife could actually teach us married folk a few things about how to have a good marriage. Very easy read got through it in a few nights. The only thing missing was pictures!
- Ashley D.Last Rites: A Final EncoreLast Rights is a captivating and brutally honest memoir told in the only way Ozzy Osbourne could. With humor and heart, he opens up about his lifelong struggles with addiction, his journey through Black Sabbath and his solo career, and his battles with declining health leading up to his final performance, Back to the Beginning.
Beneath the rock legend’s larger-than-life persona, Ozzy reveals a man defined by resilience, love, and loyalty. Above all, his devotion to his family—especially Sharon—shines through every page. A raw, moving, and unforgettable reflection from the Prince of Darkness himself. - mary harveyVery good bookVery well written, u will not be disappointed, there are some funny parts and sad parts about Ozzy's life can't imagine what he went through all these yrs with all the pain he had gone through
- D.M. LeStrangeGood ReadA good quick read. Very conversational. You can almost hear him speaking the words off the page in his distinct hippie Brummie accent. (Yeah, man.) True to his nature, it kind of hops around timewise, so stories from decades ago are told smack in the middle of stories taking place in the current time. So it's a little disjointed in that regard, and I found myself feeling lost fairly often. But that's to be expected when entering the mind of Ozzy I suppose. Overall the book is very entertaining and engaging. Definitely feel for the poor man having suffered so many medical problems, yet he still put on one last big show that will always be remembered. Good on ya, Ozzy. Rest well and fly high.
- Wendy M. ArmesOne of the best!! Ozzy was the best.Oh how bitter sweet it is. I loved Ozzy. I love his family. He was the best at so many things. He makes me laugh through my sorrow. This book is awesome!!! I totally recommend. I loved it so much that I bought the physical book and the Audible edition.