Duff Mckagan

“When it comes to your values and personality, you are what you do in adverse situations.”
― Duff McKagan, It's So Easy: And Other Lies

I was a huge G-N-R fan. (Estranged was my favorite song). So when my brother presented me with this Bio for Christmas one year I was thrilled.

With books written by Musicians you never know what you are going to get. My verdict after reading this? One of the best, if not THE best ones I've ever read.

I mean it. Duff writes so fluidly I cannot believe writing was not his chosen career. This does not feel like a first book.

I liked reading about the band but he also tells the story of his own growth as a human being and his struggle for sobriety. I found the whole thing stirring. I cannot say how many times I thanked my brother!

I have read other books by other members of the band that I do not feel this way to and I very rarely give five stars to a book in this Genre anyway. I do not want to sound overly gushy (although I probably do). But he is a great person to use as inspiration. I know, for myself, I have my own torments though they may not be substance abuse. Everyone has something or more then one thing. It is great to read about another person's success. That is inspiring.

I also enjoyed reading about his going back to school. I never much liked school myself and always had a difficult time concentrating so I could relate to that aspect very much.

Don't get me wrong. He does talk quite a bit about the band but it never delves into..well..gossip. It stays very much professional.

So Yes I myself would recommend this book. In fact I'd say it is a must read. Very enjoyable and five stars.… (altro)

4.25

Now THAT was a rock autobiography. McKagan can add writer to his list which include musician, business man, budding economist and academic. This was truly one of the most well written and enthralling rockographies I have read to date. McKagan didn't hold on to the curtain, but pulled it back to show everyone his weaknesses with as much candor as most are happy to show their strengths. This was both a raw story and a hopeful story. I enjoyed this journey. I'll definitely be reading Duff's latest book.… (altro)