Reckless: My Life as a Pretender
From Chrissie Hynde, one of rock’s most iconic, alluring, kick-ass, and (let’s face it) sexy women, a brilliant, no-holds-barred memoir of a rock life lived to the hilt.Chrissie Hynde, the songwriter and frontwoman of The Pretenders in its various incarnations, has for thirty-five years been one...
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From Chrissie Hynde, one of rock’s most iconic, alluring, kick-ass, and (let’s face it) sexy women, a brilliant, no-holds-barred memoir of a rock life lived to the hilt.Chrissie Hynde, the songwriter and frontwoman of The Pretenders in its various incarnations, has for thirty-five years been one of the most admired and adored and imitated figures in rock. This long-awaited
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Format: Hardcover
ISBN:
9780385540612 (0385540612)
Pages no: 336
Edition language: English
I generally steer clear of books recommended on NPR, but in this case, the author suggested that I not buy her fucking book.http://www.npr.org/2015/10/06/446083413/chrissie-hynde-im-just-telling-my-storyI can understand not wanting to be part of the rape culture dialog, that's her prerogative. But ...
This no-holds-barred memoir by the former Pretenders front woman and iconic singer/songwriter Chrissie Hynde is not to be missed. Her prose, like her music, is powerful, unsparing, and totally honest. - Judy J., Doubleday Marketing Department