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'Ordinary People : Our Story' is an autobiography of the Osbourne family. It was published by Simon and Schuster, and includes narratives of the Osbourne Family members - most notably daughter Aimee.
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{{for multi|the 1976 novel by Judith Guest|Ordinary People (Guest novel)|the 2018 novel by Diana Evans|Ordinary People (Evans novel)}}
'''''Ordinary People: Our Story''''' is a collaborative memoir of the Osbourne family, in collaboration with [[Todd Gold]]. It features interviews with [[Ozzy Osbourne]] and [[Sharon Osbourne]], both credited as co-authors, as well as their children [[Aimee Osbourne]], [[Kelly Osbourne]], and [[Jack Osbourne]].<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://www.booklistonline.com/Ordinary-People-Our-Story-Ozzy-Osbourne/pid=612400|title=Ordinary People: Our Story, by Ozzy Osbourne {{!}} Booklist Online}}</ref> It was published by [[Simon & Schuster]] in December 2003. The book details the family members' personal histories through anecdotes covering a variety of topics, including Ozzy and Sharon's early lives and struggles, Jack and Kelly's forays into the entertainment industry, and the success of ''The Osbournes''.<ref name=":0">{{Cite journal|date=2008-01-01|title=Osbourne, Sharon 1952(?)- (Sharon Arden)|url=https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G2-2698800222.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181114094902/https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G2-2698800222.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2018-11-14|journal=Contemporary Authors}}</ref><ref name="henrymirror">{{Cite news|url=|title=Books: Bat's the Way to Do It; Andrea Henry on Rock's Craziest Family; Ordinary People by Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne with Jack, Kelly and Aimee|last=Henry|first=Andrea|date=2003-12-05|work=The Mirror|access-date=}}</ref>

Reviews of the book were mixed, with most agreeing that Ozzy's early life was the most interesting portion of the book. ''[[Daily Mirror|The Mirror]]'' described it as "lively, honest and good value."<ref name="henrymirror" /> ''[[The Buffalo News]]'' called it "the epitome of a fans-only purchase."<ref>{{Cite news|url=|title=For Ozzy, the drama runs deep|last=Schobert|first=Christopher|date=2004-02-29|work=The Buffalo News|access-date=}}</ref>

== References ==
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* ''Ordinary People: Our Story'', {{ISBN|0-7434-6620-9}}

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Latest revision as of 20:40, 14 September 2024

Ordinary People: Our Story
PublisherSimon & Schuster
Publication date
December 2003

For the 1976 novel by Judith Guest, see Ordinary People (Guest novel). For the 2018 novel by Diana Evans, see Ordinary People (Evans novel).

Ordinary People: Our Story is a collaborative memoir of the Osbourne family, in collaboration with Todd Gold. It features interviews with Ozzy Osbourne and Sharon Osbourne, both credited as co-authors, as well as their children Aimee Osbourne, Kelly Osbourne, and Jack Osbourne.[1] It was published by Simon & Schuster in December 2003. The book details the family members' personal histories through anecdotes covering a variety of topics, including Ozzy and Sharon's early lives and struggles, Jack and Kelly's forays into the entertainment industry, and the success of The Osbournes.[2][3]

Reviews of the book were mixed, with most agreeing that Ozzy's early life was the most interesting portion of the book. The Mirror described it as "lively, honest and good value."[3] The Buffalo News called it "the epitome of a fans-only purchase."[4]

References

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  1. ^ Ordinary People: Our Story, by Ozzy Osbourne | Booklist Online.
  2. ^ "Osbourne, Sharon 1952(?)- (Sharon Arden)". Contemporary Authors. 2008-01-01. Archived from the original on 2018-11-14.
  3. ^ a b Henry, Andrea (2003-12-05). "Books: Bat's the Way to Do It; Andrea Henry on Rock's Craziest Family; Ordinary People by Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne with Jack, Kelly and Aimee". The Mirror.
  4. ^ Schobert, Christopher (2004-02-29). "For Ozzy, the drama runs deep". The Buffalo News.


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