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The Heroin Diaries- A Year In the Life of a Shattered Rockstar

The Heroin Diaries- A Year In the Life of a Shattered Rockstar Reviews


by Nikki Sixx



Overall 5 star rating4.75 of 5 (by 8 users)


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an avid reader, a fan of quick, page turning books, a headbanger

APR
8
2008
When I was in high school I was a huge Motley Crue fan.  This scared the crap out of my parents who did not understand what interest I could possibly have in dudes with weird makeup and hair.  And they absolutely freaked when they'd hear the all too familiar strains of Shout at the Devil thumping from behind my bedroom door.  That actually was half the fun of being a Crue fan - freaking out of the parental units. — In all honesty, I was a very good kid and they had little to worry about.  What I did not know about the Crue though is the terrible mess… read full review »
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4 star rating
Buggheart
Detroit Rock City, MI



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reading non-fiction, an avid reader, book club organizer, a library-goer, a fan of quick, page turning books

MAR
10
2008
The Heroin Diaries: A Year in the Life of a Shattered Rock Star — By — Nikki Sixx — WOW! — When I picked this book up at the library, I was in no way ready for what I was about to read.  Nikki Sixx is open, honest and very candid in this book.  Most entries are from his journal that he kept at the darkest time of his life.   While reading you can tell, when he doesn't tell you, if he's high or sober.  — Follow through a year in the life of Motley Crue Bassist Nikki Sixx.  From alcohol to cocaine to heroin (his demon) to wild… read full review »
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4 star rating
CrystaBush
Garden City, MI



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chronic reader, not rich, a pet owner, love to travel, avid reader, fiction reader, read for fun, chronic book buyer

NOV
21
2007
This is really an amazing book, and quite different from other celebrity autobiographies that I've read.  Anyone who knows the Hair Bands of the '80s knows Nikki Sixx as a member of Motley Crue, and knows the band's reputation for living the wild life.  It's all true, and there are many partying stories included here, but Nikki focuses on his increasing heroin, cocaine and alcohol addiction during the band's heyday. He is brutally honest, but does not preach. He lets his story teach you it's own lesson.  His childhood was harsh, and he felt abandoned by both his… read full review »
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5 star rating
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lilbeezmom
Paulding, OH



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an avid reader, loving this product

FEB
19
2008
This book was so great!  It was the kind of book that I couldn't read fast enough.  I've always been a big Motley Crue fan, so reading a book written by Nikki Sixx was so exciting to me.  He is brutally honest about his drug use, and doesn't attempt to hide anything.  And he as soon AMAZING stories.  Also there is some behind the scenes information about Motley Crue that I found fascinating.  This is the kind of book I will keep forever and read many, many times. —… read full review »
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5 star rating
jasyjen
Jacksonville, NC



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reading non-fiction, avid reader, read for fun, re-reading the classics

FEB
23
2008
This bio is amazing! Nikki Sixx recounts his life in Motley Crew in a graphic and  straightforward way. His stories tell the ugly truth of addiction. He doesn't sugar coat it and he helps you derive some life lessons of your own through his accounts.  I started this book in the morning after the kids went to school and found myself still reading it when they came home. A serious page turner.....I couldn't go to bed untill I finished it! — As an added bonus the proceeds from the sale of this book go to a foundation for runaway kids!! —… read full review »
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5 star rating
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cspreston80
Rushville, IN



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reader, love to travel, a bargain hunter, non-fiction reader, a person who enjoys quality, a library-goer, read for fun, a dreamer

DEC
20
2007
This book takes us through one of the darkest years of rocker Nikki Sixx's life. It's a diary that begins with him being home alone and stoned on heroin during Christmas time. It shows us the way through his drug use and wild crazy days that he spent on tour with his band Motley Crue.  It also shows us how he ended up in the situation he got himself into. — I could not put this book down... —… read full review »
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5 star rating
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RetroChik
Hillman, MI



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Every day computer user

FEB
24
2008
Nikki pours his heart and emotions into this book. It will really hit you like a ton of bricks. Wether you're a fan or not, wether you love rock n roll or wether it repulses you, you will NOT be able to put this book down until you've read every last… read full review »
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5 star rating
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Cyn
Port Charlotte, FL



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reading non-fiction, avid reader, a fiction reader

MAY
9
2008
I used to love Amazon Reader's picks because I found a lot of books to read that I wouldn't have found or read because they were not from my usual genre of books to read. — This book is one such book, that I discovered after reading reviews here. — What a great book. I read it in one afternoon. The honesty, the brutal truth, it was all there. I was also impressed with Nikki's voice. He was open and honest with his flaws, he did not make any excuses for his life and he is reaching out to help others. — When I compare this book to "A Million Little Pieces" only the subject of… read full review »
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5 star rating
TaraLee
Portage, MI



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