The two books kinda go hand in hand. I also got a kick out the time he was in his car infront of a seedy Motel trying to score heroin when he sees a family "down on their luck" pull into the Motel, they had a Red hot chili pepper bumper sticker and the young kids were all wearing RHCP t-shirts (this made Tony Baloney feel sad) WHATEVER, liar, liar pants on fire. Ignatieff’s second novel, it was nominated to the shortlist for the Man Booker Prize. I get older, they stay the same age.” No, Anthony wasn't cool enough to pen that quote himself, but he was pathetic enough to live it over and over and over again. Rehab. Kiedis had a crazy upbringing and the continuous references to drugs was a lot at times. An audiobook version, read by actor Rider Strong, was released by Phoenix Audio on June 30, 2006. I am just finishing the book and I would say AK is resilient, not lucky. My son has read this book several times and he encouraged me to read it. Eew. Seems like they lived parallel lives for many many years. When I first started reading this book I thought to myself what a self involved asshole! Ebook) Click button below to download or read this book. I can relate so much with that feeling of chasing a constant cloud of ecstasy (the feeling of euphoria of being in love, not the drug). The tome is far less tragic than comparable rock bios like “No One. Filter by Delivery & Pick up I've grown up with the Chili Peppers' music in the back ground but this book has brought it to the forefront giving me a deeper understanding of where it all came from and the origins of many of their tracks. He's like this big loaf, a dumb jock, who just happens to write catchy, stupid (stupid catchy?) First let me say I am and will remain a RHCP fan . It's Flea. In 1983, four self-described "knuckleheads" burst out of the mosh-pitted mosaic of the neo-punk rock scene in L.A. with their own unique brand of cosmic hardcore mayhem funk. I used to idolize these guys. My son has read this book several times and he encouraged me to read it. So sue me...I'm a sucker for a celebrity biography, especially one packed with lurid details of drug use and ill-advised sexual escapades. Do I believe he lost his virginity at age TWELVE? After all, momma loves her some Rock God grit. This is an honest account of a troubled life, that tells in all detail of his life as a child with his drug dealing dad to his slow rise to fame. Scar Tissue In the past, once those wheels were set in motion, forget about it—floods, earthquakes, famines, locusts, nothing would have stopped me from my abhorrent rounds. This actually ended up with me feeling much more sympathetic towards him than if he'd just been saying how awful he'd been with no attempt at apology, OR constant explanations along the lines of "yes I was awful but only because i=of the drugs" etc. having never stuck a needle into my arm, i can only imagine the rush of "china white" into my system. Golden Scar Tissue This book is a collection of short poems about self-love. The more interesting incidents are not really covered in much detail, their meaning is never explained or delved into but anything involving drugs gets the full treatment to the detriment of all else. Please try your request again later. Refresh and try again. I actually like the RHCP and now I don't. It is amazing that Kiedis can keep his dozens of periods of abuse and relapse straight in his mind, much less transform them into a compelling narrative journey for the reader. I would re-title this book PHONEY BALONEY TONY. 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