How to Be a Man: (and other illusions) The cofounder of Guns N' Roses, Velvet Revolver, and Walking Papers shares what the hard-knock rock life has taught him about how to be a good dude (in spite of it all). As chronicled in the New York Times bestseller It's So Ea
| TITLE | : | How to Be a Man: (and other illusions) |
| AUTHOR | : | |
| RATING | : | 4.69 (159 Votes) |
| ASIN | : | 030682387X |
| FORMAT TYPE | : | Hardcover |
| NUMBER of PAGES | : | 304 Pages |
| PUBLISH DATE | : | 2015-05-12 |
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The cofounder of Guns N' Roses, Velvet Revolver, and Walking Papers shares what the hard-knock rock life has taught him about how to be a good dude (in spite of it all).
One wouldn't usually turn to a veteran of Guns N' Roses for advice on how to live, but Duff McKagan is not a typical rock musician. As chronicled in the New York Times bestseller It's So Easy (and other lies), Duff got sober at thirty, went back to school, got smart about money, fell in love, became a father, and got his life back on track. Through trial and considerable error, Duff has learned to strike the balance between family and work, travel and contentment, financial aptitude and sacrifice.
In How to Be a Man (and other illusions), Duff takes the reader into the life of an international rock musician and shares, with disarming candor and humor, the solid life lessons h
EDITORIAL :
Noisey, 5/8/15
Offers life lessons and hard-won wisdom from the former hard-partying high-school dropout who found sobriety through martial arts, family, andof all thingssports radio. In it, McKagan dishes priceless advice.”
My Big Honkin Blog, 5/10/15
Writing with an easy and engaging stylean entertaining entry on my list of favorite reads thus far, this year.”
Esquire, 5/11/15
Focuseson issues surrounding masculinity, paternity, partnership and maintaining your integrity and footing in a dizzying world and culture.”
Seattle Times, 5/13/15
Helpful advice on dealing with the work/family balancing act, financial planning and, yes, book suggestions.”
LA Weekly, 5/11/15
Encapsulates McKagan’s life and what he's learned in a highly readable way that everyonem
REVIEW :
Did she think she would never marry at all? (She does state she thinks marriage is a sad day) That she would never marry Albert? What has changed her mind? Why did it need changing?
Biography, at it's strongest, lets you feel as though you have glimpsed into the heart of a person. Also the pictures are all just black and white which is okay, but not as nice. I am heading to the 150th at Gettysburg in a few weeks . However, as this fine book shows, such is hardly the case. She's to return to America, live with her older sister, and find the freedom she deserves and ultimately needs.
From trying on her first Victoria's Secret bra to ordering coffee at Starbucks, you watch Tami grow. Smith gives the reader *choices* and *alternatives* frequently; the only point without compromise is showing up and giving a full effort. I am fairly well read on this topic and so for me
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