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'Life' by Keith Richards is a mesmerizing autobiography that takes readers on a journey through the life of the legendary rockstar. The book delves into Richards' long and tumultuous career with the Rolling Stones, providing intimate details of his experiences, struggles with addiction, relationships within the band, and his deep passion for music. Through a candid and honest narrative, Richards shares stories of his rock and roll lifestyle, songwriting process, and personal reflections, offering readers a unique insight into the life of a music icon.

Writing/Prose:

The writing is informal and engaging, reflecting Richards' voice, making readers feel as though they are having a personal conversation with him.

Plot/Storyline:

The narrative spans Keith Richards' life, detailing his journey from a troubled childhood through his rise to fame with the Rolling Stones, intertwined with his struggles with addiction and complex relationships.

Setting:

The backdrop spans different geographic locations significant to Richards' life and career, reflecting the changing music landscape over decades.

Pacing:

The pacing fluctuates, sometimes brisk during engaging anecdotes, but slows in sections focused on music details and introspection.
Why did we stop at the 4-Dice Restaurant in Fordyce, Arkansas, for lunch on Independence Day weekend? On any day? Despite everything I knew from ten years of driving through the Bible Belt. Tiny town ...

Notes:

The audiobook was narrated by Johnny Depp and Keith Richards himself.
Keith hated infant school and had strong feelings against a dessert called Gypsy Tart.
Keith humorously described throwing a skull bracelet to a man who asked to marry his daughter.
Richards expressed his deep love for animals, except for a particular Mina bird he found annoying.
He once cracked his skull after falling from a tree, leading to a painful realization about the role of aspirin.
Richards has a unique routine of eating Shepherd's Pie before going on stage, with his crew expected not to break the crust.
He discusses his perspective of being a 'junkie' more in physical terms than psychological ones.
The title of his memoir could have been 'The Things You Learn When You’re Killing Yourself.'
Richards met Jagger in 1961, and both shared a passion for American Blues music, influencing their own music.
Richards candidly reveals his struggles with addiction and the aftermath while covering his time in rehab.
The memoir is filled with insightful anecdotes about Richards' contribution to rock music, his relationships, and personal reflections on his life.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

The autobiography contains mature themes including drug abuse, addiction, and personal loss, which could be triggering for some readers.

From The Publisher:

The long-awaited autobiography of Keith Richards, guitarist, songwriter, singer, and founding member of the Rolling Stones.

With The Rolling Stones, Keith Richards created the songs that roused the world, and he lived the original rock and roll life.

Now, at last, the man himself tells his story of life in the crossfire hurricane. Listening obsessively to Chuck Berry and Muddy Waters records, learning guitar and forming a band with Mick Jagger and Brian Jones. The Rolling Stones's first fame and the notorious drug busts that led to his enduring image as an outlaw folk hero. Creating immortal riffs like the ones in "Jumping Jack Flash" and "Honky Tonk Women." His relationship with Anita Pallenberg and the death of Brian Jones. Tax exile in France, wildfire tours of the U.S., isolation and addiction. Falling in love with Patti Hansen. Estrangement from Jagger and subsequent reconciliation. Marriage, family, solo albums and Xpensive Winos, and the road that goes on forever.

With his trademark disarming honesty, Keith Richard brings us the story of a life we have all longed to know more of, unfettered, fearless, and true.

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