I've never heard Logic's music and I was not aware of Logic's existence at all when I started this book. BUT I had the pleasure to meet Bobby Hall and participate in over a 2 hours long discussion with him. It was such a remarkable experience that I wanted to know more about this amazing guy and immediately bought an audiobook.

This is the best autobiography I've read since Born a Crime: Stories From a South African Childhood and there are many similarities between those two books (Bobby stated openly that Trevor's book was an inspiration to write this one). Both work great as audiobooks because hearing authors speak about their experiences brings so much authenticity and color. Both show how growing up in a dangerous and hostile environment changes people and how some of them manage to break through against all odds.

This Bright Future: A Memoir is a much darker book with drugs, abuse, violence, crime, mental illness, and poverty practically on every page for most of the book. However, the author doesn't delve into this looking for drama, sensation, or sympathy - just says how it was. Taking the perspective of a young boy, he rather cherishes rare good moments than overanalyzes the bad ones. You can feel his innocence and naivety in how he tries to understand the world around him and cope with the trauma it is causing.

When "an adult" commentary is added, it provides a wider perspective on systemic issues... and a dose of humor... and a lot of profanities (be warned!). With all the somber subjects this book touches, there is always a sense of hope and having as much fun as possible given the circumstances. It feels also a bit therapeutic, giving the reader an insight into the process of healing, fixing broken parts, and making peace with the past.

This book is written and recorded as a near-perfect simulation of the way Bobby speaks and acts when retelling these stories. You can get his authenticity, humor, wisdom, and a stream of emotions. Sometimes it hits you so hard that it is impossible to not press pause for a moment, because you can take only so much at a time. If not this, I'd certainly listen to the whole audiobook in one sitting.

If you're a Logic fan - this book is a must-read. If you're not, then the story of Bobby Hall is still relatable as we all want to be loved, belong, and have some shit to deal with on our own. It might be not the best writing ever, but certainly, one of the most captivating I've read in a long time. ( )