I can't read another page of this. He cannot get thru a single paragraph without telling you how awesome he is at everything, stealing from somewhere or being a complete dickhead to people, doing some kind of drugs because it makes him all spiritually enlightened, fucking a bunch of random girls and cheating on his "soulmate" who he loves more than anything. I could rant for awhile about this book but I won't waste my time. I'll sum it up with "Anthony Kiedis is a massive douchebag, screw him and his terrible book."

The only problem I found while reading this book was the fact that Kiedis is such a lucky pretentious fuck. The Red Hots are definitely not known for his voice, try the funky band, and by that I mean Flea. It's Flea. So basically Kiedis' memoirs are pretty much by the books for a 90's Rock Star--plenty of drugs, and plenty of women. These sections never cease to be at least somewhat entertaining. The main complaint with the book overall is Kiedis' constant, almost boastful, commentary. It's as if he tries to invoke jealousy in the reader simple because he lived it, you read it. But with a compelling enough story(with all that money and drugs it's got to be worth a few pages) I'd recommend.

Easy read, an open diary of his life long struggle with drugs and alcohol. The language and text is very loose and written as if he is telling you the story face to face. I enjoyed the book Anthony and Flea went to high school in my area, they are older than me but I knew about the Chili Peppers, they were a local band and I would see them around the neighborhood. Brought back some L.A memories. I had no idea about his drug use and the severity of it. He always appeared to be one of those guys who was into fitness and health. When Under the Bridge came out I was surprised about his drug use and thought he only had a short battle with drugs at the time when the record was released. I thought Hillel and John were the only hard core drug users. I was surprised to learn that the drummer Chad was the total opposite of the rest of the band (hair band /metal guy) and that he really didn't mingle with the other guys until really late in the game. He was there to do a job and he provided what they needed even though he didn't really mesh with the other members. The band always seemed so tight in the video.s It was a surprise to find that some members at one time or another were so distant. The photo's in the book are a great addition. The book is a journey of true friendship and brotherhood.

this is a good book, i guess. it was a very easy read, in fact i finished it very quickly (a couple reads) despite its size. the subject matter.. has me a little disturbed. it kinda made me wanna go out and score some dope, and shoot up between two cars.. he (anthony kiedis) makes drug abuse seem almost glorified. having never stuck a needle into my arm, i can only imagine the rush of "china white" into my system. i dont imagine that most drug abuser's experience are similar to tony's. he gets caught in a very vicious cycle of women, drugs, music, death, and trips to exotic places. "hey everybody! lets shoot $5,000 worth of dope, and fly to bali to detox, and unwind!!"

if it werent for his seemingly accidental fall in stardom, i'm not sure he'd have led the same amazing lifestyle. dont get me wrong, he is an amazing artist, but i lost a little respect for the man towards the end of his book. id still switch places with him any time..