A few weeks ago, I read Slash's autobiography. I found it so good, that I have now decided to write a little bit about it. First of all I would like to point out how amazing I think it is that he actually wrote the book himself(with help from Anthony Bozza). You can often find biographies written by other people(like for instance this new book I’ve bought about Paul McCartney, written by Howard Sounes), but this is his words and his memories, just the way HE remembers them. Amazing. Though I have to point out, if you’re planning to read this book, and don’t want anything to be revealed, you should probably not read this.
I have been a big Guns N' Roses fan for a long time. I also love the music Slash has written after his Guns N' Roses period. This being said, I didn't actually know that much about him as a person. I knew about most of his musical history. And I had a vague idea about his drug addiction. But I had no idea how bad it was. “A doctor installed a defibrillator in my heart when I was 35. Fifteen years of over-drinking and drug abuse had swollen that organ to one stop short of exploding. When I was finally hospitalized, they told me I had six days to six weeks to live. It’s been six years since then and this piece of machinery has saved my life more than twice.” The book starts with a little story about how this defibrillator kicked in one time Slash was on stage. The story then goes back many, many years; to the very start of his life. He describes his parents and grandmother as a huge influence in his life. And they get mentioned throughout the whole book.
It is interesting to see how crime has been a huge part of his life. From he was about 12 and up until… well up until he stopped doing drugs, really (seen as taking drugs is illegal). Though he was only involved in other sorts of crimes before he joined Guns N’ Roses. Slash tells his version Guns N’ Roses’ fame and how it all went down after a few years. As much as I think he tries not to throw anyone under the bus, you can still clearly see how hurt and angry he is with certain people (and about certain things). In this book we follow Slash through the fight against drugs. He fails several times, but in the end he over wins it. The book has a happy ending, which is quite nice for a fan to read. And I believe he has truly found himself, and happiness in his family and work. What I especially love about it, is ihow honest it is. Some people might find it offensive, but I really enjoy it. This is actually one of the best books I have ever read, and I do recommend it!
I have been a big Guns N' Roses fan for a long time. I also love the music Slash has written after his Guns N' Roses period. This being said, I didn't actually know that much about him as a person. I knew about most of his musical history. And I had a vague idea about his drug addiction. But I had no idea how bad it was. “A doctor installed a defibrillator in my heart when I was 35. Fifteen years of over-drinking and drug abuse had swollen that organ to one stop short of exploding. When I was finally hospitalized, they told me I had six days to six weeks to live. It’s been six years since then and this piece of machinery has saved my life more than twice.” The book starts with a little story about how this defibrillator kicked in one time Slash was on stage. The story then goes back many, many years; to the very start of his life. He describes his parents and grandmother as a huge influence in his life. And they get mentioned throughout the whole book.
It is interesting to see how crime has been a huge part of his life. From he was about 12 and up until… well up until he stopped doing drugs, really (seen as taking drugs is illegal). Though he was only involved in other sorts of crimes before he joined Guns N’ Roses. Slash tells his version Guns N’ Roses’ fame and how it all went down after a few years. As much as I think he tries not to throw anyone under the bus, you can still clearly see how hurt and angry he is with certain people (and about certain things). In this book we follow Slash through the fight against drugs. He fails several times, but in the end he over wins it. The book has a happy ending, which is quite nice for a fan to read. And I believe he has truly found himself, and happiness in his family and work. What I especially love about it, is ihow honest it is. Some people might find it offensive, but I really enjoy it. This is actually one of the best books I have ever read, and I do recommend it!
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