WOW! I've read quite a few memoirs, and I think this is one of the best. Is it spazzy and hard to follow at times? You bet. But you know, it's the noise in his head. I believe he writes how he probably talks. I've seen other reviews complaining that it's about sex, drugs and rock & roll. Well - DUH! It's Steven Tyler. That's his life. He's an addict. He owns it. He gets help. Will it ever stick? Who knows, but he's not denying what he is. He tells of the love/hate he and Joe Perry have. He's honest in this book I think. He's a womanizer, he owns that too. Music is his life. I think he's such a talented man and I think the addiction he has is very sad. Love the music he has created in his life. I believe he really did love the women he had children with. I believe he *wanted* a family. But I also believe that the drugs and his lifestyle made that difficult for him to ever achieve. He seems to have a very deep love for his kids. I believe he loves Joe Perry and *needs* him and this is what brings on the love/hate.

Enjoyed reading about his childhood, his parents, how his music started. How he wanted to be like Mick. I think he kept trying to get himself "home" as he even ended up back where he grew up. I also think that although Aerosmith is huge, he always felt he was a step away from losing it all (and that probably is partially due to the drugs). Yet here he is, in his 60's and still going. He knows he's luck to be alive

Although this book was sad with the addition and all, I think he's a funny guy and think the way he wrote it is all *STEVEN*. He has a huge potty mouth, but it works for this book.

If you're a child of the 80's, if you're a rock fan, if you're an Aerosmith fan, I'd recommend this book!