The Long Hard Road Out of Hell

By: Marilyn Manson, Neil Strauss

Narrated by: James Patrick Cronin

When this bestselling autobiography was originally released, readers were shocked: The Long Hard Road Out of Hell was the darkest, funniest, most controversial, and best-selling rock book of its time—and it became the template, both visually and narratively, for almost every rock book since. Marilyn Manson is not just a music icon, it turned out, but one of the best storytellers of his generation. Written with bestselling author Neil Strauss and modeled on Dante's Inferno, this edition of The Long Hard Road Out of Hell features a bonus chapter not in the original hardcover. In the shocking and candid memoir, Manson takes readers from backstage to emergency rooms to jail cells, from the pit of despair to the top of the charts, and recounts his metamorphosis from a frightened Christian schoolboy into the most feared and revered music superstar in the country. Along the way, you'll hear what happens to fans—and celebrities—who dare to venture backstage with the one of the world's most dangerous rock stars. In the words of Elle magazine, the book ""makes Madonna's infamous Sex seem downright wholesome in comparison.""

Terrible, pretentious writing but interesting life

He had a privileged childhood but still stressed how difficult his childhood was. If you think about it, being sick of school and having a few painful breakups is pretty much a standard part of growing up. He'd have you believe he barely made it out alive though. Pretty silly.

I want to stress how pretentious and over written this is. You sort of tune it out after awhile but it's bad. He's a failed writer and it's clear why. He's not a good writer. He's a terrible writer.

He had an interesting life, though. I think I'm so addicted to autobiographies that I've found myself listening to an autobiography of a musician I'm not even a fan of. Interesting listen, though.

Only goes to 1998

Seems like a candid view or at least an explanation of what Marilyn manson is and why it is what it is. Just a pity it stops at 1998.

Manson's story and the growth of him becoming himself as an artist.

I loved reading the beginning of Manson's career as an artist. Being around in the 90's, that era, I understand where he was coming from, where the fans were coming from and the individuals involved. It was a crazy time for up-and-comiming musicians. It all makes sense.

was a great listen for a car ride

great audio and narrator
super interesting story , not great for children under 13
great for the care ride !

a glimpse into the mind of an Idol

NEVER judge a book by its cover
try to understand the misunderstood
read it.
love.