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    <body><![CDATA[Very interesting. Not the best written but I learned some stuff about Aerosmith and about drumming. Plus I got some insight into how someone else copes with anxiety and depression.<br/>I did notice he barely mentioned his accident where he was burned at a gas station. Other than mentioning it was v...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/71792311">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[First off I would like to say kudos to HarperCollins for getting this book delivered at my doorstep less than 24 hrs. after my name was drawn in the goodreads giveaway.   I found this book to be enjoyable. Joeys honesty about his battle with depression , anxiety &amp; drug addiction is quite moving.    ...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/65285371">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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