''Changeling'' () is a 2007

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. It was published in May 2007 by

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. In May 2008 ''Changeling'' was re-released in a paperback edition. ''Changeling'' was published by Virgin Books, the publishing arm of the conglomerate

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whose

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business was launched with the release of Oldfield's debut album, ''

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''.

Content

The book mainly focuses on Oldfield's life and early career, from his humble beginnings with his family, through his tough musical teenage years and finding fame and fortune with ''Tubular Bells''. ''Changeling'' also goes into Oldfield's years suffering panic attacks and his

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experience, as well as detailing the writing and recording process of his albums, focusing on his earlier work.

Profits

For the first two years all profits made by the book went to the

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charity SANE.

References

{{Mike Oldfield Mike Oldfield 2007 non-fiction books Music autobiographies