Pierce Brosnan's life is replete with tragedy, drama, victory, and reinvention, much like the very scripts that first made him famous. Brosnan's career is one of perseverance and metamorphosis, from a difficult and absentee upbringing in Ireland to the glittering pinnacles of Hollywood fame. Samuel Gate reveals more about a guy who is most known for becoming James Bond in this well-written biography, but whose life story goes much beyond the tuxedo and martini. From his modest origins in Navan to the London stages, where art became his passion and escape, readers will accompany Brosnan on his journey. In GoldenEye, they will revisit his long-awaited coronation as 007, his breakthrough in Remington Steele, and his bold reinvention in the years following Bond. However, this is also a close-up view of a parent, husband, and artist who chose to continue living gracefully in the face of severe personal tragedy. It tells the tale of an actor who never stopped looking for new challenges and a philanthropist who used celebrity as a force for good. The Biography of Pierce Brosnan honors not only the celebrity but also the enduring man who created the reputation with a poignant story of grit, glamour, and humanity.