- Hardcover: 480 pages
- Publisher: Sphere; repr edition (21 Oct 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0316726729
- ISBN-13: 978-0316726726
- Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 15.6 x 4.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (92 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 98,426 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Kiedis recounts his pharmacological odyssey with wide-eyed relish and a refreshing lack of rehab remorse (SUNDAY TIMES )
Everyone who reads this genuinely outrageous book will have their own favourite scene (INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY )
An entertaining account of being the most priapic, junkie member of California's most priapic, junkie rock band (GUARDIAN )
The year's most astonishing rock autobiography (OBSERVER )
Everyone who reads this genuinely outrageous book will have their own favourite scene (INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY )
An entertaining account of being the most priapic, junkie member of California's most priapic, junkie rock band (GUARDIAN )
The year's most astonishing rock autobiography (OBSERVER )
Independent on Sunday
'Everyone who reads this genuinely outrageous book will have their own favourite scene'
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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Scar Tissue is a cracking read. How Mr. Kiedis is still alive is a miracle. The huge amount of drugs, the accidents (bad accidents), the women, the band, the highs and lows are all honestly recounted in this oustanding autobiography.
A.K. gives an insight into the mind and behaviour of an addict with refreshing honesty; there's no preaching here. He recounts his childhood and writes much about the Chili Peppers themselves, detailing their ups and downs (there's a lot of both), their creative processes and the meaning behind some of their songs.
Whether you're a fan of the Chili Peppers or not, this is a great autobiography and I thoroughly recommend it.
23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A totally convincing and gripping account of the highs and lows of stardom. Although written chronologically this is more than another diary of a rock and roll band. Kiedis comes across at times as a man who has everything and nothing and his battle with drug addiction which flows through the pages from start to finish is both moving and horrifying. For RHCP fans it's good read, but for anyone who's been touched by addiction - in any form - this is essential.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As a massive fan of the Chili Peppers i immediately wanted to read this book, i knew Anthony had battled with drugs and was a pretty spiritual person but i really had no idea to what extent his drug habit went to and the journeys the guy has been on to escape it all.. in no way does he glorify his drug abuse but gives a clear and vivid, often harrowing insight into his world and how he battled his demons.. a must read for any fans.
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What to say - the best stories are written by life itself.
Can't figure out how Anthony went through life like that and he's still alive. Read more
Can't figure out how Anthony went through life like that and he's still alive. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Nikita
A Compelling Read
I approached this as a mildly amused Chili Peppers fan, who owns (and loves) their entire discography but happily accepts that they're not the best band in the world, and as... Read more
Published 2 months ago by C.Curtis
Awesome book!
Amazing amazing book! The Kiedis life story is certainly one to shock but impress you at the same time. Very honest and beutifully written.
Published 4 months ago by Spaghettii
Shocking
Having been a RHCP fan since middle school, I had this book on my list for a while now and listening to the new album finally inspired me into reading it, which I'm really glad I... Read more
Published 6 months ago by N. Irfan
Scar Tissue - Review
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, so much so, that I ordered another copy to send to my son.
I found it to be entertaining and an open and honest story of his life. Read more
I found it to be entertaining and an open and honest story of his life. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Sarah
Good
I was glued for the first 3 quarters of the book but towards the end I felt it became a repetitive cycle of kiedis's life. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Ddale8906
Fassinating
This is a fascinating book. But at the same time its depressing - you begin to despair that he will ever clean himself up. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Christopher M. R. Johnson
Best Book
What a read , i have about 50 pages to go but i don't want it to end , its a great if your intrested in the chili's or just intrested in a funky way of looking at life and detailed... Read more
Published 10 months ago by ChristianB
Couldn't put it down
I've had Scar Tissue on my wishlist for what must be 5 years now, it always slipped me by when shopping on Amazon and I never really bothered to part with the small fee. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Mr. T. M. A. Harding
Tedious
Could not finish this book. Extremely frustrating - guy just repeats pattern of drugs, sex, music over and over. Read more
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