Dirty Rocker Boys

A pleasant surprise

Any additional comments?

I've read a lot of autobiographies and I have to admit this one surprised me. When I heard her mention revenge in the first chapter, I thought she was going to tactlessly air out other people's dirty laundry but she is equally hard on herself. The other autobiographies I've read are all peppered with wishy washy "love yourself" self-help reminders that don't seem to be coming from the heart and just seem like a way to fill up space and gloss over the tougher details of their life that they do not want to share with others. Of course it is one hundred percent understandable that they wouldn't want to share private details but as a result the books seem more like a money grabber. We can get a brief summary of anyone's life from a magazine interiew. Bobbie fearlessly bares herself and teaches everyone else the lessons she learned in the process.

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I had no idea who she was - and loved it anyway!

Would you consider the audio edition of Dirty Rocker Boys to be better than the print version?

Hearing her voice. Her audio inflections of outrage, sarcasm, or subtle disgust come in loud and clear. I felt like I was hearing a story told by a good friend over a drink or five.

What did you like best about this story?

I love her humility. She started out on top with everything handed to her, and when things go wrong, she has a dark but very human sense of humor about it.

Which scene was your favorite?

Davd Navarro's "introduction tape".

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

I was especially glad that her child came out alright.

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Not Exacly What I Expected

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, This book gives a insider look into the rock lifestyle of the time. Bobbie doesn't hide things because she doesn't want to make someone mad or to make herself look better. Everyone's flaws are out on the table and so are hers.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Dirty Rocker Boys?

Bobbie is so transparent in this book that you can really get a feel of the ups and downs in her life. She is also careful to tell her story from her perspective. Others are discussed in detail but she doesn't really speculate on their story as much as her perspective and experience.

Any additional comments?

I love reading biography or autobiography types of books. You can tell when a book is written on the fly or with certain things omitted or glossed over so that the person telling the story is seen in a better light. Bobbie doesn't hold back her own short comings and you can tell what she has learned from her experiences and how she really feels about everything around her. Is she a saint? Hell no. But is she just cold hearted and out to get everyone, not really. This is a down and dirty book and I loved it.

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It's awesome to hear Bobbie read her book to you

If you could sum up Dirty Rocker Boys in three words, what would they be?

Honest life story of Bobbie Brown in her own words and tone.

What other book might you compare Dirty Rocker Boys to and why?

unique book; no other like it

Which scene was your favorite?

I loved the honesty and way that Bobbie conveyed her story.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I bought the book and to have her read it to me; such a great story and book.

Any additional comments?

Bobbie is honest about her life and this is a true and real story told in an awesome way. I am happy to own it and have the audio version as well. I am a fan of Bobbie and Jani.

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LOVED IT!

I'm embarrassed to say I had really low expectations for this book, but thought it would be a fun read anyway remembering my own days on the Sunset Strip. Boy was I pleasantly surprised. I usually can't stand it when the author is the narrator. This book is the absolute exception to this rule. Bobbie Brown did a phenomenal job narrating this. You felt like you were right there with her. I think she's missed her calling. I would listen to her as a narrator on other books as well. She was THAT good.

As for the story... where to begin? I have no clue how she managed to pack so much into less than 6 hours. She found a way to make the stories fun and at times gut wrenching, too. You really felt like a friend of hers living it with her. Also, I can't say she threw anyone under the bus really. YES she spread dirt on many a "dirty rocker boy," but not in such a way as to make you feel like she sold anyone out. She spoke her mind about some of the different nasty girls from Hollywood, but I never felt like it was a cheap shot. I'm pretty sure I'll have to read this one again.

My only complaint.... is that the book was too short. I would have gladly listened to another 6 hours :-)

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amazing story no filter

she left nothing out amazing story , her performance was an A+ I loved how she showed the truth behind every one in her life and left nothing out as bad as it got.

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O.....M......G!!!!!!

What made the experience of listening to Dirty Rocker Boys the most enjoyable?

Ummm....where do I begin? The entire thing was like a roller coaster ride.

What other book might you compare Dirty Rocker Boys to and why?

I can't even think of one.

Have you listened to any of Bobbie Brown’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I have not.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

YES!

Any additional comments?

A little sad that it took her so long to get healthy as a person and a mother.

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Bobbie Jean Brown's Prerogative

I was never a fan of hair metal. Okay, that’s a lie. I liked a few bands because it was a requisite of being teenager in the 1980’s. But, I think I did it to fit in or due to peer pressure… there had to be a reason. Anyway, I bought this book because I love biographies, I love stories about small-town kids reaching for their dreams and I love it when an author has the nuts to read their own story. This book hit enough of the right notes to convince me to buy it.

I’ll start by saying, for the most part, I enjoyed this book. But, there are a few things I’d like to warn you about. When Bobbie is reading her story, she’s on fire and injects herself into her story telling – she is a great narrator. However, when she’s reading words like abhorred and hubris, she stumbles and the narration falls on its face. I think I can pick every word that Caroline Ryder put in this book. Caroline was essential for helping Bobbie piece together Bobbie’s extremely chaotic life, but she should have kept the SAT words out of Bobbie’s mouth. On the rare occasion Bobbie pronounces them correctly, they stick out like speed bumps and left me wincing.

Kudos to Bobbie for her candor, but I didn’t end up liking her very much. I don’t think I can like someone who gets even, takes revenge and plainly discussed EVERYTHING about her loves/lovers. It felt bad. It made me feel bad. There is a way to tell a lurid story and be candid, without being this graphic, especially at someone’s expense. She made no additional friends in the telling of her story. I am glad that she didn’t completely tell Jani’s story, showing some discretion and humanity, as it clearly was extremely painful to him and something he didn’t want shared.

I’m happy that Bobbie has found something to live for other than drugs and the worthless men she has spent her life attaching her wagon to. Being beautiful is not earned and this woman seems to have learned a valuable lesson about what life is really like for mere mortals.

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Interesting Read

Very interesting story, some parts very graphic, but the narration was horrible. It sounded many times like she was rushing through the story to get done which was very distracting from the story.

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She tells it all.

I had never heard of Bobbi Brown before I listened to her book. I always like it when the author reads their own books but she struggles with it. Crazy stories of the very famous. Satisfied my need for hollywood gossip.

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