The Heroin Diaries: A Year in the Life of a Shattered Rock Star by Nikki Sixx Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The Heroin Diaries: A Year in the Life of a Shattered Rock Star
Book Review: Can't put the book down
Summary: 5 Stars
I read a few reviews and I was a little put off by what I've read and say that I don't agree with some of the posted reviewers. I bought the book on Tues and I'm halfway through it and can't seem to put it down. I look forward to reading this book any chance I can get. Although I have never had any substance abuse problems in my life so far, I can relate to the childhood pains that Nikki speaks of. I don't believe that Nikki is playing the victim or trying to come off as a victim to readers; he is only pointing out the importance of how childhood hurts can rear its ugly head at times when your are experiencing new hurt and if we don't deal with our past hurts in a professional manner (seeking help, guidance, counseling, etc.) it can come up as rage and/or self destructive behavior. Yes, we can push it out of our minds and forgot about things for months, years; yet when past painful memories surface in combination w/ current hurts you now have as he points out a "accumulative" effect which is anger, rage, hurt, pain, and self-destructive behaviors as he writes about in his "Heroin Diaries". So far Nikki I understand ya.
I think he should come out with a new book about how the record industry is as he and is "nemesis" put it "slavery." Remember when Prince would perform his concerts with the word "SLAVE" written on his cheek? Strange how Prince's name to me is now associated with Nikki.
Book Review: Life inside the teenage wasteland
Summary: 4 Stars
There's an authentic hallowness to this read that forced me to sit up and take full notice. Nikki Stixx pulls no punches here in this un-put-downable life in the dead-zone. With all the `addict' memoirs out there these days, this one is the real deal. (Reminds me of the classic Jon Carroll read of the same ilk). What compelled me here was the eerie way Sixx talks to his diary, almost strokes it, at times, and includes `apologies' for not keeping up with the commitment Sixx seemed to set for himself in, at least, being true to this task. I think this could be excellent required reading for young people, especially. (I was in college when I became a huge fan of the band).
Book Review: Great insight into a twisted but brilliant mind
Summary: 5 Stars
Being A huge Nikki Sixx fan from the early 80's it was a great insight into his madness which is what made him so brilliant. This is a must read for any die hare Motley fan. This book is crungy, dirty it brings you into the depths of his hell. It left me wanting more from the man himself.Book Review: A Year in the Life of a Beautiful Monster
Summary: 4 Stars
I just finished this book and it is a haunting read. I knew going in it would be interesting to read about a year in the life of an addicted rock star, and it definitely came through in that way. I would put this book in the "you can't put it down" category. I had some bad dreams while reading this book as well. As an aspiring rock songwriter and musician, I could identify with that side of Nikki Sixx, and I've met my share of rockers like him. A difficult childhood helped him down the path to becoming a true monster out to destroy everything in his path. Money, instead of being the answer to his problems only fueled his fire. His story shows how important it is to love children and to only bring them into the world if you are ready to love them. But the obstacles he had to overcome in childhood made him a more insightful songwriter. Because of this, I did occasionally find myself feeling sympathetic for the spoiled little brat writing these diaries, and gained a new respect for the music he wrote, music of which I've never considered myself a fan.
Incredibly, despite all the horrible things that happened to Nikki, and then the torment he leashed out on others, he has been able to thrive in Motley Crue and other bands. It's really amazing to me that he never caught (by the police) for what he's done and that people continuously turned a blind eye to his antics because he was laying the golden eggs. He says in interviews that he hasn't done heroin in 20 years, but also reveals in the book that he continued to slip when it came to cocaine and other drugs, so it's hard to hold him up as a hero, but saying that, I still really respect him as a human who continues to fight his demons.
I really enjoyed the art direction of the book. It brought you into the nightmare world of Sixx's diaries. I have also ventured far enough to listen to his new music with Sixx AM, and their single is much better than I expected it to be. His new single seems more influenced by his favorite bands like Queen and current artists like Muse.
My favorite parts of the book were the later commentary by the other people around him. I would have liked to have had even more of that, and will probably read The Dirt next to get more context.
Book Review: WOW!!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm a huge fan of Motley Crue. Once I started reading The Heroin Diaries I couldn't put it down. Nikki's book is one of the best books I've read in a long time. The things he did, the lengths he went to in order to get high, his highs and lows, how and where he shot up and how he could fool everyone into believing his addictions weren't that bad. It is truly an insight to what his life was like at the top and bottom. The book is awesome. A must read for every Motley Crue/Nikki Sixx fan.