How to Be a Man

(and Other Illusions)

By: Duff McKagan

Narrated by: Peter Berkrot

Length: 7 hrs

Publisher's summary

Duff McKagan is one of the most respected survivors in hard rock. In How to Be a Man, he shares the wisdom he gained on the path to superstardom - from his time with Guns N' Roses and Velvet Revolver to getting sober after a life of hard living to achieving his personal American dream of marrying a supermodel, raising a family, and experiencing what it's like to be winked at by Prince.

An interviewer's favorite, McKagan's wisdom has been sought out on everything from financial planning and relationships to surviving the summer festival circuit and escaping a military coup. Expanding on his popular weekly columns in Seattle Weekly and on playboy.com and espn.com, McKagan equips listeners with the knowledge they need to rock fatherhood, manage their money, and remain a good dude in spite of it all.

©2015 Duff McKagan (P)2016 Tantor

Great rock n roll freaking book

Years ago I listened to Flea's from the Red Hot Chili Peppers audiobook, which was basically boring and about his grandparents and his parents something he would hand down to his kids. It was totally boring and I was lucky to get a refund on it.

This book on the other hand is a great rock 'n' roll handbook written by somebody who's been in the game for 40 years it has the nuances it has the stories it has the inside jokes and innuendos. It's a great freaking book. I highly recommend it.

Why was this awful narrator used?

What made the experience of listening to How to Be a Man the most enjoyable?

The stories told are interesting enough and fun to listen to, but you have to really work to pretend you're not hearing that narrator's voice. It honestly sounds like hobbit from New Zealand that's trying to have a Nashville accent, but doing so poorly, and is WAY overdramatic, as if he's telling a ghost story over a campfire. It just really ruins the whole experience. Would have been a thousand times better if Duff would have just narrated it himself, or at least someone that sounds something like a rocker from the states.

What was one of the most memorable moments of How to Be a Man?

I like his list of "must haves" in your music collection. I very much agree with him on nearly everything.

Would you be willing to try another one of Peter Berkrot’s performances?

If I was listening to to something different. Nothing against him, but he was just NOT the person for that book…AT ALL! Who made that call?

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

No.

Any additional comments?

Might be worth re-doing. The stories are fun.

Great book, terrible narration

I really enjoyed this book, but had a hard time getting in to it at first because the narrator was so lame. I wish Duff would have read it himself.

Inspiring

Inspiring, full of kind heartedness and wisdom derived frim a life of a true rocker and a family man.

Had some good things in it but hated the narrator

The book it self was not bad but the narrator's voice was annoying. If it wasn't for Duff doing a good job with the book I would not have continued it.

I loved his first book. This was a pretty good read. If you don't have his first book check that out for sure.

Duff McKagan is the best!

I admire Duff McKagan and have thoroughly enjoyed both of his books. I am a forty something female, currently a stay at home mom to three boys. Why would I listen to Duff? Because he has tons of great things to share and teach all of us. He is the REAL deal. Some of his stories are laugh out loud funny and some brought tears to my eyes. The narrator was excellent and I felt like I was listening directly to Duff. Can't wait for the next one.

Rocks!

Duff has to be one of the most inspirational dudes in Rock. Insightful and fun.

Good storytelling

Duff is a such an incredibly talented writer, storyteller, musician, and the list goes on! However, having JUST 'read' the amazing "It's So Easy", I have to say that it was a tough act to follow.
Still inspiring & appreciated though!!!

great book

great read, especially with the band reuniting so recently. nice to read about musicians, where the drugs and excess are not the highlight of the story.

Not my Favorite... but hey! I’m just a girl!

Still a huge fan! Honestly didn’t like the narrator.
I will still purchase any book Duff writes because his stories are super entertaining!