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The Heroin Diaries : A Year in the Life of a Shattered Rock Star by Nikki Sixx (2008, Trade Paperback)

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This book takes you on a journey through the life of a rock star, giving a firsthand account of the struggles and triumphs that come with fame. The pages are filled with personal anecdotes and reflections on addiction, mental health, and the music industry. Written by Nikki Sixx, bassist for the band Motley Crue, this biography offers a unique perspective on the highs and lows of being a member of one of the most successful rock bands of all time.

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In one of the most unique memoirs of addiction ever published, Mötley Crüe's Nikki Sixx shares mesmerizing diary entries from the year he spiraled out of control in a haze of heroin and cocaine, presented alongside riveting commentary from people who were there at the time, and from Nikki himself. When Mötley Crüe was at the height of its fame, there wasn't any drug Nikki Sixx wouldn't do. He spent days -- sometimes alone, sometimes with other addicts, friends, and lovers -- in a coke and heroin-fueled daze. The highs were high, and Nikki's journal entries reveal some euphoria and joy. But the lows were lower, often ending with Nikki in his closet, surrounded by drug paraphernalia and wrapped in paranoid delusions. Here, Nikki shares those diary entries -- some poetic, some scatterbrained, some bizarre -- and reflects on that time. Joining him are Tommy Lee, Vince Neil, Mick Mars, Slash, Rick Nielsen, Bob Rock, and a host of ex-managers, ex-lovers, and more. Brutally honest, utterly riveting, and shockingly moving, The Heroin Diaries follows Nikki during the year he plunged to rock bottom -- and his courageous decision to pick himself up and start living again.

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Publisher
Vh1 Books
ISBN-10
1416511946
ISBN-13
9781416511946
eBay Product ID (ePID)
66596720

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Book Title
Heroin Diaries : a Year in the Life of a Shattered Rock Star
Author
Nikki Sixx
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Rich & Famous, Personal Memoirs, Composers & Musicians, Entertainment & Performing Arts, Psychopathology / Addiction
Publication Year
2008
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, Psychology
Number of Pages
432 Pages

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Item Length
8in
Item Height
0.7in
Item Width
6.1in
Item Weight
21.4 Oz

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Target Audience
Trade
Dewey Decimal
782.42166092
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes

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by KI82pZhASwq@Del...Jan 30, 2011
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I had began reading this book a couple of years back when I was still an active addict, even though I was in a state that I couldn't remember much and nothing that anyone did or said meant anything to me, I still remembered the few chapters that I had read. Even then this book had made an impression on me. This book is a must read for anyone that has a problem or that has someone close that has a problem. Nikki Sixx describes the highs and lows of addiction in a no holds barred kind of way. He tells the real story of how the drugs can take over even the strongest, richest person and takes them to a state of dementia that weakens them. It doesn't matter who stands in the way, nothing is more important than that next high, nothing can stop it not even death. In the book he talks about how he loses all self respect, not bathing for days or weeks on end, letting the drug take over his mind with paranoia as he sits in his closet with a gun and a spoon. He lets his mansion get over run with dirty needles, spoons, and lemon juice bottles, yet where are his friends? There is none. Is it truly that lonely at the top, or is it the bottom where the isolation consumes you? I may not have the money or the fame that Nikki Sixx has, but I relate to him on almost every level. I have let my drug induced psychosis destroy the few true friendships that I have had. I have tried to go to work in a state that most people couldn't even get out of bed in. I have lost jobs, friends and family members from my addiction. It took me many years to figure out that it wasn't me that they disliked, it was drugs and me on the drugs. Since then I have picked myself up and I am trying to gain the love and trust of the people that I hurt. I know that it is going to take time but I can be patient, after all this didn't happen overnight. Nikki did a great job with telling his story of the fall and the rise back up in a manner that not only is easy to read and understand but is also the cold hard truth. If you or a loved one is suffering from an addiction, or if you are just curious on how someone that has it all can lose everything because of this self induced disease then you should read Heroin Diaries by Nikki Sixx.Read full review
5 out of 5 stars
by L1rWH_HRScm@Del...Nov 30, 2008
Good look inside the life of an addict and Nikki
First thing, as soon as this book arrived, my girlfriend went 'snag!' and I didn't see the book for 2 weeks. I can't speak to her review but she says she liked it. The cover and pictures interspread throughout the book are really cool, kind of like distorted Nikki with blood and stuff, gives it a neat look. The book itself is really good too. It's basically his diary of when he was high as a kite on heroin, and then after the diary excerpt will be comments from either people affected or Nikki himself today. If you're a crew fan like myself this is a must have. If you want to know how low and dark you can go being on heroin this is also a must have. Nikki did it all, coke, booze, whatever, but heroin was his drug of choice. This diary basically follows him along as you watch and shake your head at the exploits of a high rocker God.Read full review
5 out of 5 stars
by rayalukJul 02, 2010
Great Read by Gittins & Sixx
I loved this book. Opened it and never put it down till I was done. I don't believe that you need to be a Motley Crue fan to enjoy this one. This is an amazing look into the hollow world of a rock star who has the world by the balls and can't get away from the demons. A truly gritty look into the world of a drug addict who just so happens to have all the money and contacts that are needed to keep a habit like this up. Loved the format of the book and all of the insight from the people who shared this year with Sixx. I only wish the book was a couple hundred pages longer. I cant wait to read The Dirt now.
5 out of 5 stars
by horismoke66Aug 23, 2010
heroin diaries nikki sixx
AWESOME BOOK ON WHAT HEROIN CAN DO TO ANYONE IN THE WORLD. I TOO AM A FORMER EX JUNKIE FROM HAVING TO USE OPIATES TO KILL PAIN FROM GUN SHOT WOUNDS RECIEVED IN IRAQ DURING THE FIRST GULF WAR. PAIN PILLS SOON TURNED TO OTHER FORMS OF OPIATES WHICH SOON TURNED INTO MY NEWEST LOVER CALLED HEROIN. HEROIN WILL TAKE EVERYTHING YOU OWN SLOWLY BUT SURLY. MAKE NO MISTAKE ABOUT THAT AND TRUST NO ONE THAT TELLS U.. JUST TRY IT.. YOULL LIKE IT AND U WONT GET ADDICTED... BIGGEST LIE IN THE WORLD... GREAT BOOK. BRINGS U RIGHT INOT THE MIND OF A STRONG HEROIN USER AND TO TELL U THE TRUTH I FELT HIGH READING IT. AWESOME REAED. I ADVISE ALL TO READ THIS BOOK. THANKS,...
5 out of 5 stars
by fJnyJxZyTaG@Del...Jan 10, 2009
heroin diaries by ian gittins, nikki sixx
it was realy interesting , it was shocking , you read a bit of it , it kees you wondering if he is going to live or die , you try to put the bok down , you cant you gotta keep reading to find out whats going to happen next i dont like reading much i get board bt i finnished this book in a week in a half it was good , i think it was kinda sad on somethings , it was hard to understand if you never done drugs as me i hear pepole talk abount it , i can not relate but i think thefather never in his life , him bein sad my son can relate to , i tryed feling his pain , it might help me to help my son , being depresed , suicidel is me i try to cope daily with that , i kinda related to him it was a realy good book , i think anyone stuck on drugs needs to read this it might help them see what could happen to them this is a good book , i think him putting it out was veary brave , a good move .. i didnt not like anything .. i bought it to read cuz i was told it was a good book it was ... i am looking in to buying the dirt i was told if i liked this i will like that one..Read full review

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