This is not your typical celebrity puff piece put together by some ghost-writer. Lange presents himself to the world laid bare for the world to see. Anyone who is a fan of the Stern show will know many of the stories already. That doesn't diminish their impact on the printed page. Those who don't listen will appreciate Lange's honesty and frankness when detailing his various problems with drugs and addiction. Knowing that Lange is currently struggling with a heroin problem and may not live through it makes reading this book particularly heart-breaking. His lack of self-esteem and self-worth despite his considerable talent and success make the book difficult to get through though still compelling. Highly recommended.