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Scar Tissue

By: Anthony Kiedis, Larry Sloman
Narrated by: Rider Strong
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As lead singer and songwriter for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Anthony Kiedis has lived life on the razor's edge. Much has been written about him, but until now we've only had his songs as clues to his experience from the inside. In Scar Tissue, Kiedis proves himself to be as compelling a memoirist as he is a lyricist, giving us a searingly honest account of the life from which his music has evolved.

The Red Hot Chili Peppers are that rare breed of rock band: critically lauded and popularly embraced by millions of fans, their albums consistently sell into the stratosphere - their CD Californication sold over 13 million copies alone.

Now, in Scar Tissue, Anthony Kiedis defies the rock star clichés. In his telling, we can see everything he has done has been part of a passionate journey. Kiedis is a man "in love with everything" - the darkness, the death, the disease. Even his descent into drug addiction was a part of that journey; another element that he has transformed into art. Scar Tissue is a fascinating account of a fast-lane life, addiction, and a moving story of eventual recovery and redemption.

©2004 Anthony Kiedis (P)2010 Phoenix Audio

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"Kiedis’s narrative of the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ dues-paying years is vivid and inspiring." ( Newsweek)

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Really entertaining!

Really well read and a great story! Love the recovery and the stories! Read it!

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interesting

Leaves you hopeful and inspired. Funny and captivating. Sexy and dark. I'm left impressed and wanting more.

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Awesome life story

Inspiring, I had no clue what he had been through. Listened in one sitting! ❤

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give it away!!

this was an awesome audiobook that gave an insight to the world that we know of RHCP!!! I felt like part of the band and the imagery was phenomenal. I can visualize the scene where Kiedis is strung out at a cheap hotel and sees a family car filled with RHCP fans....I created a cd of songs that Kiedis mentioned and listened to them.

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Just, Yes!

Rider Strong does an amazing job reading this piece of art. Thank you Anthony Kiedis for your honesty and vulnerability. XOXO

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this truly opened my eyes

I loved this book. I got to know more about my favorite band and know the struggles Anthony went through. thank you for writing this and sharing your story Anthony.

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Human side of a rockstar

Anthony has gone thru hell, and has overcomes so much, It’s a great inspiration as a human.

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Great book

I’ve always been a huge fan of the peppers. I need thought there was any struggles. Sad but so glad they’re doing good now.

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Crazy life ups and downs

The story was a little redundant at times but I guess his life choices were a bit redundant

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Fascinating, Intense

What a wild ride. I really enjoyed this. I love his insight at the end.

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