Travis Barkerrsquo;s soul-baring memoir chronicles the highlights and lowlights of the renowned drummerrsquo;s art and his life; including the harrowing plane crash that nearly killed him and his traumatic road to recoverymdash;a fascinating never-before-told-in-full story of personal reinvention grounded in musical salvation and fatherhood.After breaking out as the acclaimed drummer of the multiplatinum punk band Blink-182; everything changed for Travis Barker. But the dark side of rock stardom took its toll: his marriage; chronicled for an MTV reality show; fell apart. Constant touring concealed a serious drug addiction. A reckoning did not truly come until he was forced to face mortality: His life nearly ended in a horrifying plane crash; and then his close friend; collaborator; and fellow crash survivor DJ AM died of an overdose.In this blunt; driving memoir; Barker ruminates on rock stardom; fatherhood; death; loss; and redemption; sharing stories shaped by decadesrsquo; worth of hard-earned insights. His pulsating memoir is as energetic as his acclaimed beats. It brings to a close the first chapters of a well-lived life; inspiring readers to follow the rhythms of their own hearts and find meaning in their lives.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. some wonderfulBy W. M. NielsonOutstanding book and concept. Daily life with real daily pioneers and their struggles.some wonderful stories2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Window into Mormon HistoryBy A CustomerI really enjoyed this book. I gave it five stars because it would be apealing to even the casual reader. Each of its chapters are written by emminent Mormon (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints) scholars. Each chapter was originally a presentation at a symposium given at BYU. Any one interested in the Mormon faith can get an insight into its pioneering history and anyone interested in history can meet the Mormon legacy. One of the contributing authors; Richard Oman is a curator at the Museum of Church History and Art in Salt Lake City; where I am a docent. His chapter titled "The Homemade Kingdom; Mormom Regional Furniture" revisits very closely the exhibit of the same name installed in the museum a couple of years ago and is thoroughly enjoyable. All of these contributors are accomplished writers in addition to their scholarly pusuits so the book is an enjoyable read. Each chapter is self contained and lends itself to interupted reading. It has been a useful and valuable addition to my personal library.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Window into Mormon HistoryBy A CustomerI really enjoyed this book. I gave it five stars because it would be apealing to even the casual reader. Each of its chapters are written by emminent Mormon (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints) scholars. Each chapter was originally a presentation at a symposium given at BYU. Any one interested in the Mormon faith can get an insight into its pioneering history and anyone interested in history can meet the Mormon legacy. It has been a useful and valuable addition to my personal library. One of the contributing authors; Richard Oman is a curator at the Museum of Church History and Art in Salt Lake City; where I am a docent. His chapter titled "The Homemade Kingdom; Mormom Regional Furniture" revisits very closely the exhibit of the same name installed in the museum a couple of years ago and is thoroughly enjoyable. All of these contributors are accomplished writers in addition to their scholarly pusuits so the book is an enjoyable read. Each chapter is self contained and lends itself to interupted reading.