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Back, After the Break is a candid memoir by Osher Günsberg that delves into his personal journey, exploring the ups and downs of his life and career in the entertainment industry. The book provides an insightful look into his experiences with fame, mental health challenges, and the pursuit of happiness. It captures the essence of resilience and transformation, offering readers an intimate glimpse into Günsberg's life behind the spotlight.
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You might enjoy this gripping memoir if you're interested in intimate personal stories about overcoming mental health challenges. Osher Günsberg shares a deeply personal journey, blending raw honesty with hopeful moments, as he navigates fame, identity, and finding stability. This book may appeal to you if you appreciate biographies that bravely explore vulnerability and resilience.

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The bestselling and ABIA Award shortlisted memoir from Osher Günsberg, one of Australia’s most loved celebrities, about life, love, and living with mental illness—powerful, dark, funny, and heart-wrenching.

It's hard to remember a time when Osher Günsberg (or Andrew G as he was then) wasn't on TV—he's just always been there, looking at ease in the spotlight, beaming a big smile, with a questionable haircut. He was there hanging out with The Offspring backstage at the Warped Tour on Channel V; announcing to a national audience of three million people that Guy Sebastian was our first Australian Idol; and later capturing the heart of the nation by hosting every season of The Bachelor, The Bachelorette, and now Bachelor in Paradise.

But while everything looks great from the outside, the real picture has not always been quite so rosy. Osher has always known he's different from most other people. Struggling with anxiety, panic attacks, and weight issues since he was young, he tried for years to drink away the anxiety and depression. He ended up unemployed, divorced, suicidal, and certifiable on the other side of the world, yet somehow he managed to put the broken pieces of his mind back together and make a life for himself again. He lives with a mental illness—and he's come to terms with it to live an authentic, rich, and fulfilling life.

An honest, revealing, raw, funny, and heartfelt memoir from one of Australia's most well-known and well-liked celebrities—now with two new, additional chapters.

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Back, After the Break by Osher Günsberg is praised for its candid and insightful portrayal of the author's struggles with mental health and his journey through the entertainment industry. Readers appreciate Günsberg's honesty and vulnerability, noting that he provides an inspiring and relatable account of overcoming personal challenges. The narrative is often described as compelling and engaging, offering a deep look into his personal life and career.

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ISBN: 9781460759028

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 July 2020

Country: Australia

Imprint: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 334g

Pages: 416

About the Author

Osher Gunsberg is one of Australia's most recognisable media personalities. He first came to the country's attention as the face of Australian Idol and the voice of Australia's largest weekly radio countdown, Take 40 Australia.  He continues to be the host of The Bachelor and The Bachelorette on Channel Ten.  Until recently, Osher was also part of the Breakfast Team and co-host of Hit105's radio brekky show alongside Abby Coleman and Stav Davidson.  Osher is a keen advocate for mental health awareness and shining a light on Men's Mental Health. He is also the co-creator and host of Movember Radio for the Movember Foundation, and a director of the board of SANE Australia. 

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