Scar Tissue

Quite an insight

You do not have to be a hardcore RHCP fan to appreciate this book. I read it in one week laying in bed before going to sleep each night. There is not one dull moment. Most would think Flea would be the one with all the troubled past, but not so. Anthony Kiedis definitely holds nothing back in this book and his descriptions and articulate language is captivating. I have a new found appreciation for Anthony. Takes a lot of courage to open yourself up this way and let anyone who decides to read this book inside his mind. You will not be disappointed. I highly recommend it for any music enthusiast, or just your regular RHCP's fan. Your missing out if you don't pick this up.

6 out of 7 people found this review helpful.

Californication...rather Self Glorification

First and Foremost, Props to the Chili Peppers...Blood Sex Magic was apart of my college experience, and they command respect. With that said, I have a few observations. First, Anthony so desperately wants his readers to know what a ladies man he is. Why? I can understand writing about meaningful relationships and the effect they had on the author and his work, but in the end, my image of Anthony is weak and insecure for a couple of reasons: a) why does he feel so inclined to give such graphic detail to his sexual relations? I'm sure the women and their families really appreciated the detail. b) I grew tired and bored everytime he would say 'the second we meet I felt a connection and had to have her' or 'that was the most amazing sexual experience I ever had in my life'. Give me a break...these women come off as shallow party girls with starry eyes. Same old story as far as Rock Stars go. Your boy Jack Nicholson would never write a book detailing his sexual conquests, he has to much class and doesn't need the validation. I also find Anthony's attention to detail amazing when it comes to all his encounters with women, even though he was extremely loaded all the time, the verbal exchanges seem to be verbatum. I can barely remember the few encounters I had when I was young, and I'm only 32. And for those of you who feel that the redundant sexual detail are vital to the story, you're better off subscribing to Penthouse's Forum. Despite my aggressive stance on his 'womanizing' I did find value and insight on his battle with the dark energy that comes with his lifestyle. Anthony was honest. Drugs are fierce, and there is a dark spirit out there waging war for your soul. I felt his desperation and hopelessness. Addiction is no laughing matter.

5 out of 11 people found this review helpful.

Really Great Book!

I'd recommend this book to anybody, even to those who aren't big fans of the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Really great read! Check it out!

3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

Fascinating

This book certainly delivered the insane stories of adventure, drug escapades, and life wisdom that i expected. For any fan of the chili peppers, whether diehard or casual, it is certainly worth the read. The book does get somewhat repetitive as the constant stories of drug abuse and sexual adventures become muddled together. However, it is still a gripping read and i would absolutely reccomend it.

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Scar tissue

This book was a remarkable story of Anthony Kiedis's life. The singer of Red hot chili peppers! After I read this book I bought all of his cds!!!! I highly recommend this book i could not put it down once I started reading it! It is pretty intense and alot of drugs he did, so if your not into that i wouldn't read it! What an awesome book! I will read it again and again and again!!!

2 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

What a surprise!

I didn't think that I would get such a great read from Anthony Kiedis. His lyricism is reflected through the writing and makes it a beautiful read. His story is shocking and outrageous and I couldn't help but feel compassion through his struggle with drug addiction.

One of the best books I've read in a while. I could not put it down! I definitely recommend!

2 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

recommended if you love RHCP

Having its obvious moments of crudeness, this book gives you a new appreciation for his band. Anthony is a candid, honest character that speaks his mind. He gives you the play by play of how he is who he is a doesn't leave out the gory unflattering details to gain popularity. I have a new respect for him now. This book is a very quick read and enjoyable.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Loved it!

Will buy hardcopy to add to my collection. Great read.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Amazing This book was recommend to me by friend and I'm personal

Amazing
This book was recommend to me by friend and I'm personally not a fan of reading, but this book was something else. After reading the first five pages I couldn't put the book down, and that says a lot because I'm not a fan of reading. Kiedis really illustrates his life down to the point with accuracy, the tales of his sex life and the role that drugs partook in his life from an early age. Explaining the origins of Red Hot Chili Peppers, how they came to be, how they got their name, and their early stunts as a band. I felt this was a great book to really emphasize the life that musicians deal with the sex, drugs, and rock n' roll, also showing Kiedis's personal endeavors struggling with drug abuse, and the many failed attempts to get clean. His failing relationships with many woman, although he may have had plenty of sexual experience he was never capable of actually maintaining a long relationship. Overall the book was simply amazing, good read and I recommend it to fans of RHCP or those who would like to see the life that musicians adapt.

Not so good

It was one word dissapointing

Awesome!

Was a great book if you like rhcp and like reading about the struggle with addiction

Disappointing.....

I was really looking forward to reading this book being such a huge fan of AK and RHCP and was really disappointed. He really portraited himself as a user of anything and everything he came in contact with. I did appreciate the realness but do see him in a different light.

0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Captivating...

I still wouldn't let anyone just read this because of some the photos and mentioned acts of mayhem.

Deep and raw

Anthony really opens up his life. It becomes a warning to those that do not suffer from addiction and hope for those that do!!!

Lol!!!!!!;)

I love the song!! I gave it on my ipod!:))) HAVENT READ THE BOOK THO....

0 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

This book was near impossible to put down!

Like every thing that is created by this man is was pure gold! The way it was written flowed so well, I barely noticed that I was on the next chapter.

A very sensational sotry...do read!

First, if your'e looking for an autobiography on the Red Hot Chili Peppers, this is not it. It's more about the life of the lead singer, Anthony Kiedis and his miraclous journey through life. He is completely compassionate and honest when it comes to explaining the struggle through his drug addiction and the loss of loved ones. It is surprising how much he remembers about his life from adolescence all the way to his mid 30's. It really shows how his childhood effected and played a huge role in his addiction to drugs for years. Although he lives the life of a regular rockstar, living in the fast lane, he doesn't seem to preach to readers that you shouldn't do drugs or live that lifestyle. He is just completely open and truthful about his experience with that and doesn't hold anything back, perhaps that is why this book is so good. Sometimes though, it does seem the co-author might be writing it by the language, but for the most part Anthony does a good job of remembering. How the band got started, how the people came into his life, pretty good descriptions of the people, how his dad was partying with him when he was a child, how much he struggles and so on. It's a very emotional also. You'll want to laugh, cry, hurt with Anthony as he's telling it, it's like you are right there beside him the whole time it seems. I highly recommend reading this book because of the vivid descriptions and yes, I do give it five stars because of the choas in his life and his biggest struggle to stay sober.

One of a kind

Such a great book. I fell in love with him all over again and did not hold his drug use against him, as such things gross me out. I knew he'd come through. Very well written and his memory for storytelling kept me intrigued. Will read again...later.

Bella

I love him he soooooooooooooo cute

0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

I would recomend this book to anyone who wants to analyze the psychological complexity if Anthony Kiedis' life.

This autobiography was compelling but repetitive and focused mainly on drugs, sex, and a messed up childhood. In rare cases Anthony touches upon his musical aspirations and accomplishments. Although analyzing the reasons behind his drug abuse and constant lady drama was interesting, more about his path in the music industry would have contributed greatly to the plot of the story. However, I truly liked the way Anthony's unique voice came through in the novel. It was obvious when he was speaking about a subject that irked him because the tone of his writing would change dramatically. Even though Anthony Kiedis had a rough time before he got clean, he seems to have a strange calmness in his writing while describing times in his life where things were not going well for him. I would only read this book if you are willing to take the time to look into the psychological aspects of Anthony's life. Also, at some points the story became repetitive. I did not mind the read but I would not read it again. Have fun reading!