The Love It Takes explores the remarkable impact of Louis Tomlinson, a celebrity whose life and career exemplify the pinnacle of resilience and the strength of collective support. In contrast to conventional celebrity stories and photo collections crafted by management teams or officially sanctioned writers with specific motives, this book is uniquely authored by his fans. Being unauthorized, it stands out as raw, sincere, and deeply moving.

Compiled from heartfelt stories, poetry, photography, and art from over 250 individuals from all over the world, this book paints a vivid picture of Tomlinson through the eyes, ears, and hearts of his deeply loyal fans, and why they remain loyal after all these years.

Louis Tomlinson rose to prominence as a pivotal member of One Direction—a band that, within a span of five years, broke records with five chart-topping albums, embarked on four global sell-out tours, and garnered numerous accolades before going on indefinite hiatus in 2016. Tomlinson’s contribution was critical to the development of the band, gaining more writing credits than other members as the sound of One Direction grew from boy band pop to an edgier rock-inspired discography. Since then, all five members of the former band, Tomlinson, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, and Harry Styles have carved out successful solo careers. Yet Tomlinson is the one you hear about the least and there’s a reason that is both curious, compelling, and frustrating. Conformity gets it’s reward.

Through The Love It Takes you will discover the humility, resilience, and unwavering positivity of Louis Tomlinson and how he has motivated and inspired people across the globe and from all walks of life to pursue their dreams, overcome obstacles, and become better versions of themselves.