The Storyteller- Tales of Life and Music by Dave Grohl
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Web ID: 13391230A view of life as Dave Grohl, not just a rock star
These are not the memoirs of a jaded rock star. Yes, there are moments of name-dropping and excess and misguided decisions but this book is more than just an older man looking back at his life with a view to making more money from dedicated fans who want a naughty peek behind the curtain into the heady heights of stardom. In fact, it is very different to what I expected to read and I will go some way to explain why. First of all, the voice of the book. There is no doubt in my mind that this is most assuredly the voice of Dave Grohl, leading us through his stories, sharing his experiences and yes, extolling his wisdom, which I'm not sure he'd like as a descriptor, but it is true nonetheless. This is no ghost written cobbling together of loosely told anecdotes: Grohl is present in every page, to the point where it was almost like a conversation overheard or a chance encounter with a garrulous stranger as opposed to carefully constructed autobiography. It was a very refreshing read on many levels. Second of all, the humour. It made me laugh out loud, especially his description of the Oscars, because of his candour and honesty. Also, there are moments throughout where his ebullience comes through with asides and comparisons that just made me chuckle. But honesty has to be present in the hard times too and Grohl is not backward in sharing his thoughts on the loss of Kurt Cobain as well as close friends less popularly known but still as instrumental in shaping him into the person reflected in these pages. There's no gushing here but there is a sense of heartfelt loss and mourning and an unashamed expression of love and appreciation for all the people who matter to him, living and passed away. He also offers us a window into his life as rock star dad and his commitment to both lives enjoined in that title, their juxtaposition seemingly at odds with each other. What comes across is his determination to merge both as important parts of who he is, learning from the role models that he has had in his life, both good and bad, about how to do and not do things. It's a wonder, really, that he is such a well-rounded individual with humility and groundedness. But this book is the proof.
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Ten top ideas from the book
1. The importance of perseverance and never giving up on your dreams, even when faced with obstacles and setbacks. 2. The power of music to bring people together and bring joy to their lives. 3. The importance of finding your own voice and being true to yourself as an artist. 4. The importance of hard work and dedication in achieving success in the music industry. 5. The value of collaboration and teamwork in creating great music. 6. The role of mentors and role models in helping young musicians find their way in the industry. 7. The importance of staying humble and grounded, even when you reach the top of your field. 8. The power of storytelling in music and the impact it can have on listeners. 9. The importance of self-care and taking care of one's mental and physical health in the fast-paced music industry. 10. The value of staying connected to your roots and remembering where you came from as an artist.
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Dave Grohl is the Coolest Guy EVER!
I love Dave Grohl. His book is outstanding. Funny. Fascinating. Heartwarming. He has certainly lived an interesting life and worked hard for his well deserved success. I wanted his story to continue and it will. I just hope he writes another book about it.
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EXCELLENT READ!!
Barnes & Noble offered a great price on this new biopic of Dave Grohl, an excellent musician and a really good-hearted person, husband and father and friend as well!! Thoroughly enjoying it, an d almost finished, I have blown right through it!! Thanks B & N!!
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Must read!
Just finished Dave Grohl’s book and it was very capturing. The stories he tells throughout the book were told so well and truly gives you an idea of what he was going through during that time in his life. After completing the book I felt that I knew him a little bit more!
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One of my favorite books ever!!
I just finished reading this book and have to say I think #DaveGrohl is an incredible human being. I was never a Nirvana fan and only listen to the Foo Fighters every now and then. I have seen interviews with him in the past and thought this would be an interesting read. It was so much more than that. The love and respect he has for his mother and his wife, making sure he is the best Girl Dad he can be, his loyalty to his band and friends...he is a truly such a good man. It is so much more than I expected. I can go on and on but it is a book worth reading.
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amazingggggg
learned so many things that blew my mind this book I so cool and is like having a back-stage pass to Grohl's life
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Amazing.
I read a lot of memoirs and this was among the best. I couldn’t stop reading it, but I didn’t want rot to end! I will not get into any of his stories- please pick up and read them!
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