Miss Memory Lane- A Memoir by Colton Haynes
A brutally honest and moving memoir of lust, abuse, addiction, stardom, and redemption from Arrow and Teen Wolf actor Colton Haynes. Four years ago, Colton Haynes woke up in a hospital. He'd had two seizures, lost the sight in one eye, almost ruptured a kidney, and been put on an involuntary psychiatry hold. Not yet thirty, he knew he had to take stock of his life and make some serious changes if he wanted to see his next birthday. As he worked towards sobriety, Haynes allowed himself to become vulnerable for the first time in years and with that, discovered profound self-awareness. He had millions of social media followers who constantly told him they loved him. But what would they think if they knew his true story. If they knew where he came from and the things he had done. Now, Colton bravely pulls back the curtain on his life and career, revealing the incredible highs and devastating lows. From his unorthodox childhood in a small Kansas town, to coming to terms with his sexuality, he keeps nothing back. By sixteen, he had been signed by the world's top modeling agency and his face appeared on billboards. But he was still a broke, lonely, confused teenager, surrounded by people telling him he could be a star as long as he never let anyone see his true self. As his career in television took off, the stress of wearing so many masks and trying to please so many different people turned his use of drugs and.
- Suggested age range- Adult
- Format- Hardcover
- Product dimensions- 5.5" W x 8.4" H x 1.1" D
- Genre- Movies & TV
- Publisher- Atria Books, Publication date- 05-31-2022
- Page count- 256
- ISBN- 9781982176174
Web ID: 17689128
Good Reading
At times, this is a run-of-the-mill autobiography, but at others, it’s heart-rendering and poetic. I’ve never seen Colton Haynes on television. I guess I don’t watch the shows he’s been on and that’s okay. I didn’t pick this book up because of the star quality. I wanted an autobiography that would make me think and feel. This is one of those books. Don’t get me wrong, I didn’t agree with everything that happened and there were times I cringed, but that’s life. It’s not always perfect or sweet. People can be mean to each other, can use each other and it’s up to those people to pick themselves up afterward. Colton Haynes is a mess, it’s true. He grew up in a bad situation, was treated awfully and went into a profession that tends to chew people up and spit them out. Yet, he’s still here. There are moments of gut-wrenching seriousness and some of humor. I hated the way the author was treated, but I can see how it made him the man who wrote the book today. It made him stronger and appreciate what he has. At least that’s how it seemed in the book. If you’re looking for something lurid, then this might be it. There’s underage sex, abuse and the like. It’s not an easy read. But if you’re looking for something to make you think and realize your life isn’t so bad, then this might be the one to read. Check it out. originally posted at long and short reviews
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I just want to hug him!
This was my first audiobook - and it was amazing because Colton Haynes even narrated it. So it felt like he was just speaking to me and it made my heart whole. My love for Colton Haynes has always been there. Back on Teen Wolf, he was my absolute favorite (which should have been my first warning that I love toxic men). Jackson Whittemore was the epitome of toxic, but I loved him. Colton Haynes talks through his childhood, and the struggles he faced in life. Not only with being closeted, but also with how he was sexually abused as a child and minor. This one tugged at my heartstrings because I so wanted to just wrap him up in a hug for all that he’s endured in his life. Battling with addiction and struggling with meaningful relationships - Colton Haynes has done it all. Now sober, Colton rehashes these events and puts them in writing as a form of self expression and healing.
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Authentic and Beautiful
This is a great read. Colton Haynes is a surprisingly good writer. Nice job.
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Open, Honest, and Raw
Miss Memory Lane is an open, honest, raw accounting of Colton’s life from childhood until present day. He included all of the dark and all of the happy moments in his life. This book gutted me!!! I bounced between reading and listening to the audio book narrated by Colton himself. Traveling through Colton’s life lead to an even deeper appreciation of him. Hearing him telling his story about growing up and all of the things he experienced just killed me. As hard as it is to be a closeted gay man and coming out, Colton experienced this without much if any support. He survived grooming, molestation, drug abuse, and family that was battling their own demons. His story of his coming out in Hollywood brought up so many memories of my coming out, while no where near as harrowing. What I appreciated most about this book was not just Colton’s openness, but his willingness to own his choices and not blame anyone. This was not a “finger pointing” session. @coltonhaynes if no one has told you they are proud of you for opening up in this book, I’m proud of you. You are an amazing human!
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Memories a plenty
This book is iconic in ways many will not understand. The insights he gives into his life both adult and as a child is breath taking. Not a victim of his life but and honest road to who he is now. He is honest and tells it how it is and how it was. Open to those who may be like him lost in the world not knowing they are not alone just as he did not know he was not alone. Many will find this book as i do inspiring and enthralling. Helpful to those who find themselves now knowing who they are and where they come from. Written in a way to get his truths out and not discount or torment anyone else who may be going through things. A must read for anyone LGBTQ+ or otherwise.
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Beautifully Written Memoir
This is the first memoir I've read and reviewed. I've never been a fan of them since I typically prefer the escape that fiction provides. That said, I was drawn to this initially because I've watched Colton Haynes in Teen Wolf and Arrow. Once I read a synopsis of the battles he's fought in his life, there was no way I couldn't read this book. First of all, I need to say if you have triggers, approach this one with caution. Colton's childhood was anything but traditional. He experienced abuse at an extremely young age and it set the tone for his life of self doubt and low self esteem. As an outsider, you look at him and acknowledge that he's stunningly attractive. Colton realized his appearance could get him things early on and used it in ways that were damaging to him even though he didn't understand that at the time. He became an easy target for exploitation. The story is heartbreaking in many ways. It chronicles Colton's unhealthy relationship with his body and sexuality. Even though he realizes at a young age that he's gay, he's told to "go back in the closet" when he starts trying to get acting jobs. As time progresses, he's told to keep it quiet and that he shouldn't come out. Denying who he truly is damages Colton emotionally. He begins to rely heavily on drugs and alcohol to make it through the day. Along with the challenges Hollywood brings, Colton is still dealing with ghosts from his past. Primarily, his relationship with his mother is one that he clearly regrets. I was impressed that he didn't hold back. Colton opens himself up and puts his pain and hurt in the pages of this book. He only brushes on his acting roles with the two tv series very briefly. So, if you want to read it for background information on either Teen Wolf or Arrow, you won't get that in this book. What you get is a frank and raw detail of Colton's pain. As tragic as his story is, it's also uplifting because he's identified his demons and he's now dealing with them. This book is definitely one way in which he can process his emotions and be open about how things impacted him. It's brave and I commend him for sharing of himself to this level. It's very eye-opening that being attractive can often be as much of a burden as a blessing - - sometimes more. This is a five star read for me because I believe if anyone is willing to bare their soul to this level, they deserve it. In addition, it's a consuming read. You just can't believe the things he's lived through. Regardless of how difficult some of it can be to read, it was well worth it. Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC. I voluntarily chose to read and review it and the opinions contained within are my own.
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Heart touching
Its crazy how much a person can go though without no one knowing. I watched Colton on teen wolf and he seemed like a normal guy but reading really opened my eyes. I definitely recommend this book, I cried and was just in shock.
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