• Hell's Angel

  • The Life and Times of Sonny Barger and the Hell's Angels Motorcycle Club
  • By: Sonny Barger
  • Narrated by: John Pruden
  • Length: 7 hrs and 41 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,644 ratings)

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Hell's Angel

By: Sonny Barger
Narrated by: John Pruden
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Narrated by the visionary founding member, Hell's Angel provides a fascinating all-access pass to the secret world of the notorious Hell's Angels Motorcycle Club. Sonny Barger recounts the birth of the original Oakland Hell's Angels and the four turbulent decades that followed. Hell's Angel also chronicles the way the HAMC revolutionized the look of the Harley-Davidson motorcycle and built what has become a worldwide bike-riding fraternity, a beacon for freedom-seekers the world over.

Never simply a story about motorcycles, colorful characters, and high-speed thrills, Hell's Angel is the ultimate outlaw's tale of loyalty and betrayal, subcultures and brotherhood, and the real price of freedom.

©2001 Sonny Barger Productions (P)2012 HarperCollins Publishers

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A little bit glorification

A little bit glorification, Sonny's own views of how everything went down. I think you should read it with a pinch of salt.

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Interesting account.

Like any s of written memoir, this book is just one angle. One opinion. Mr. Barger is certainly an interesting person. He seems to downplay his criminal activities, which is understandable. A good listen. Great education in the Hells Angels.

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American Legend

A great read on a legendary character & organization of American history. Sonny's words give a great sense of history, culture, and the camaraderie of the HAMC world, as well as his personal life. Long live Sonny Barger and the Hells Angels MC.

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loved it

i’m a woman and i love riding motorcycles. sonny’s story was very inspiring. gave me so much insight into it the club and his life.

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Outstanding Book!

First things first, MUCH LOVE & RESPECT to the Club and our “Chief”.
Sonny is the one who made the club what it is today. The “Chief” gives you an insight from his point of view. From the beginning as a young man to the Army and the journey to becoming the iconic figure he is today. Love him ,hate him, or whatever u may think about him or the club, nothing will ever change the fact Sonny Barger is and will always be a Legend. Happy Birthday Chief, much Love & Respect “AlwaysUs JustUs” Long Live the mighty Red & White. ~Known Associate 🔴⚪️

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Great

It is 1 of the best books ever heard are true I witness account of a life live inside a clubare true I witness account of a life live inside a club

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Action

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I could not go to sleep It was so exiting to listen to his storys

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Alot of good storys!

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Fascinating view into the life of outlaw gang

Would you listen to Hell's Angel again? Why?

Probably not, but that's not because it wasn't a good book. I just don't like to listen/read things multiple times.

What other book might you compare Hell's Angel to and why?

Enforcer, or Under and Alone.

What about John Pruden’s performance did you like?

Thought he made it sound believable.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

No.

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Interesting story

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kickass

exactly what you want in a biker-biography. you get to see into their souls...a little. im sure its like...an iceberg. we really only get the little bit poking out and if thats true and im sure it is, then i can respect that and be grateful for what WAS shared. gotta keep tbe mystery and lure alive. love ya sonny... and thanks!

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The real story

The no holds barred real story. I learned a lot of info I never even considered. Once the government has it out for you, it's going to be a long hard road. It's great that Sonny stood up for his rights, making it more difficult for the government to infringe on ours. A great book!

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