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I stumbled upon this book by chance. Purchasing a variety of musician's autobiographies and the like on a website caused this to come up as a recommendation. It could not have been better timing. Having spent the nineties as a yuppie, I would not have been ready for Marilyn Manson. I have since been reborn as an outspoken proponent of personal freedom and expression. Reading this book opened my eyes to the brilliant mind of one Brian Warner (aka Mr. Manson). Subsequently heard interviews have told me what I should have guessed - truth is subjective in this autobiography. In his own voice I heard that there is a considerable amount of fact in the tales. Also, and keeping true to his artistic nature, it is liberally sprinkled with what he WANTS people to know and think. I daresay this is how he lives his life. We probably learn more from this material than we could in spending time with the guy. What you see isn't always what you get. It's sharply written, a double edged sword that spares its author least of all. Mr. Manson credits Neill Strauss with his guidance in objectivity. In the same interview he mentions that his mother's least favorite part was when he let on that she allows her pet rats inside her brassiere. The guy is smart AND funny. Irreverence, silliness, intelligence, and honest humility (gasp!) are all throughout the book. It was literally hard to put down. This is an honest admission, more true for this book than anything else I've read in a very long time. I'm glad I bought it as opposed to borrowing it from a library (do they even carry it?) because I've all ready revisited certain portions. And no, it is NOT recommended for the faint of heart, unsurprisingly. If not 100% honest, it is surgically precise in graphic depiction of many occurrences. Another thing I heard from the man himself is that one word he would use to sum himself up is a#@hole, at least in some of the ways he has treated people. It made him rethink his actions and his attitude. Perhaps we should all be forced to look at our own lives so deeply. Reading this showed me how deeply I agree with what he REALLY represents. Not satan worship or violent behavior but individuality. He tells us we should stand up for what we believe. I'd all ready been leaning toward greater self expression in my daily appearance and, more ironically, short story writing, so this was truly inspiring. I have since begun devouring every tidbit within reason: CD interview collections, every LP, EP, remix, and demo, so potential readers of "The Long Hard Road Out of Hell" beware. Reading it just may cause you to become the next Marilyn Manson addict.Read full review
I would recommend this book to anyone it’s a great read he’s lead a very interesting life and most would be shocked that he’s really just really good at psychology he has used his image physically and his mind to make millions off of him just playing a whole mind game to get a rise on purpose or cause some kind of extreme beliefs or emotions and it’s all a stage act he was raised more reserved than most great great read and makes you think twice about judging a book by its cover
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The book came in a few days earlier and it was in great condition except for the corner of the book it was bit bend up but it doesn't matter. The book was completely new and I loved it! It's a must read :)
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I thought this would be a fascinating read about the musician I love so much. It is that at a break-neck speed burning up an "R" rating. There are times I had to get oxygen and a strong drink. This is how a biography should be written! Pushed to the edge, sucking air. Wowzers, Kiddies!
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This book was greatly written by Brian "Marilyn Manson" Warner!! After and during reading felt like I watched a movie!! Great details down to the grit of the bone.(literally at times)Also a great story of life in general. This story will change your life and thats not being said as an expression. This book is fantastic!!! I've read plenty of books but none EVER told as good as this. If Manson didnt make it as a rock star, he would of DEFINETELY had a great place in the career of writing! GET THIS BOOK!! Its worth any listed price you'll find it...frankly, I think it should cost more.
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