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Summary: geweldig boek
Review: Dit is echt een geweldig boek. Je leest het in 1 adem uit. Z'n hele carriere-loop wordt duidelijk weergegeven en er staan ook leuke anecdotes in. Verder worden er heel veel mooie foto's weergegeven. Een aanrader voor de echte fan die alles wil weten over Meat Loaf. (dit boek is o.a. te koop bij "The American Book store" in Amsterdam)
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Summary: The Great Storyteller
Review: Finally, we Meat Loaf fans can take an in depth look at our beloved Rock icon! Meat shows not only his talent as a storyteller, but shines with his wit and unquenched spirit in light of some pretty nasty circumstances! This book...this man's life..is the ultimate 'don't give up no matter what' story. We've all had hints of that, but you don't realize everything...you don't know everything...until you sit down and read this book. With some distance now, (but obviously still effected by the events) Meat is able to relate the circumstances of his childhood and his struggle as a young actor/musician, talk of his early fame and inability to cope, and finally of his triumphant return. This is an inspiring book, told in such a wonderful way that you will feel like Meat is sitting at the kitchen table with you, telling you these stories over spring water!
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Summary: A Hell of a Story
Review: Forget the writing style and the lack of photo captions. There are zillions of photos, and captions are included in the back in my paperback edition. This is one amazing story, proving that life is more interesting than fiction. If you have ever gone crazy listening to a ML song or concert, read this book. If you ever wondered why ML disappeared from the music scene for years, read this book. ML got his start on Broadway (Hair and Rocky Horror). He is really an actor, which explains why his performances are such productions. In fact, he is currently focusing on acting and recently appeared in the movie "The Fight Club." He explains his long relationship with the amazing songwriter Jim Steinman. This is story of childhood angst, perseverance, corporate exploitation, and ultimate triumph. If you are at all curious about the story behind the man and the songs, read this book.
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Summary: It was good, but not the same as the VH1 Movie..
Review: I finished this book in two days and it was <er> good..I was a little taken back by the inconsistencies between this and the VH-1 Meat Loaf movie..Being that the book has Meats own words, I would believe the books version, but the differences between the two are amazing..The scarfs origin, moms death, his older child was from his wifes previous marraige, the reconcilliation with Steinman, are to name just a few of the differences. Overall it was a good quick read. I have to agree with a previous reviewer that having no descriptions on the pictures was lame. Also, on some of the better stories, Meat didnt go into the detail that the story deserved. Each story is at tops five pages long (mostly one or two page stories). The story was over before I was able to get a clear mental image of what was going on. Bottom line if you are interested in Meat Loaf, this is a good book. Dont expect too many intricate details however. Also if you've seen the VH-1 movie, try to forget it's details while reading this book because it wil just confuse you...
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Summary: Hell is honest and humorous
Review: I got this book when it first came out, while I was in college. I remember driving my roomie crazy because I had also ordered a couple of Meat CDs and all I did all day was listen to Meat Loaf and read this book. I didn't go to class, I didn't go get food, I just read. GOD DAMN was this book a great read! Lucky for me I was going to college in Philly and Mr. Loaf was coming to a store nearby to do a signing...I'll never forget that! I really can't say much about the book, except that it's an incredible story about an incredible man. I loved the book and I've told my friends time and again to read it; I'd recommend it even to people who aren't too keen on Meat Loaf. It's just a damn good book!
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Summary: Hell is honest and humorous
Review: I got this book when it first came out, while I was in college. I remember driving my roomie crazy because I had also ordered a couple of Meat CDs and all I did all day was listen to Meat Loaf and read this book. I didn't go to class, I didn't go get food, I just read. GOD DAMN was this book a great read! Lucky for me I was going to college in Philly and Mr. Loaf was coming to a store nearby to do a signing...I'll never forget that! I really can't say much about the book, except that it's an incredible story about an incredible man. I loved the book and I've told my friends time and again to read it; I'd recommend it even to people who aren't too keen on Meat Loaf. It's just a damn good book!
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Summary: Just Nearly 5 Stars
Review: Meat's story is incredible, it rivals most fiction I've read. No movie made out of this book could ever do it justice, this is coming from the man himself. Once you get used to the rambling style in which the book is written, you will read it very fast. I sit down to read this book and before I knew it I was half-way through with it. I then put it down for a while to eat and then came back and finished it. It's a very quick read and a very good read. The way Meat tells his story is in a very personal and intimate way, almost as if he's sitting right there talking to you. I learned a lot about Meat that I didn't know before from this book. For example, the extent of his background in theater, a lot about how Bat Out of Hell was conceived and recorded, and an incredible account of the perils he went through after he lost it all. I also enjoyed the background on the supremely interesting Jim Steinman. I wish Jim would write his own autobiography. However, there were a couple of things about this book that could've been improved, which is why I didn't give it 5 stars. For instance, there are many pictures in the book (always a plus) but none of them have captions! Half the time I couldn't tell what the hell the picture was supposed to be showing. Also, the book focuses relatively little on the Bat Out of Hell II album, the only song it really says anything about is "I'd Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That)". I wish he would've went in-depth on that album like he did with the first Bat. Also, it doesn't say anything about Meat's plans for the future in music. This is somewhat disappointing considering that we've heard relatively little from Meat Loaf after Bat Out of Hell II was released 7 years ago. I'm keeping my fingers crossed on a third Loaf/Steinman collaboration... Anyways, although this book has it's shortcomings, it is a diamond mine for any true Meat Loaf fan, or indeed for anyone who wants to read the account of one of the most astonishing human experience stories of our times.
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Summary: Great read
Review: This book is written in short, very entertaining spurts. It might be a good one to keep in your bathroom or at the office where you can only get a few pages read every now and then. There are incredibly funny and touching anecdotes scattered within, and you get a good look at Meat's personality and history.
My only complaint was that, besides his money troubles, he tended to skip over the tougher aspects of his life. Drug use, infidelity and the harshness of life on the road are treated as minor blips on the radar.
Otherwise, this is a fun and entertaining read. Meatloaf is a great storyteller, and one of America's great rock and rollers. If you're a fan of Meatloaf or a rock enthusiast, you'll enjoy this autobiography.
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Summary: Meat Loaf fan looking for more.....
Review: This is a fast read! The subject is interesting, and it reads like a Cinderella rock-n-roll dreams come true story...only to come back down to Earth in the third act! Meatloaf presents us with a good view of his life, how his music came about, and why him and Jim Steinman make such a good team. Lots of anecdotes that will satisfy any Meatloaf fan (like when he meets Charles Manson). But I can't help but notice that short shrift is given to "the bad days" of drugs and marital strife. They keep the tone light and breezey! This is not a tell-all expose, but more of what you could imagine getting if you sat down across the table from Meatloaf and asked "How did you get here?" So from a fan's viewpoint...this is a treat and a rare opportunity. But those who want the dirt, I'd say you need to find another source. Lots of pictures by the way! And the book is well designed! So it looks great out on the coffee table -- seriously. Most interesting passages seem to deal with the BAT OUT OF HELL sessions where Meatloaf and Jim Steinman spend months trying to convince ANYBODY that this is a good album and needs to be released. Shows you how ignorant the record companies can be at times. Think of all the "suits" smacking their heads after the album became a smash. And then the unreal expectations of the performers after the whole BAT craze...searching for another hit! It's a common drama in rock-n-roll, so definitely a great choice!
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Summary: the best biogarphy/autobiography every wrote
Review: this is the best book that (i think) was every wrote becuase i am 13 years old i hate reading books in or out of school with a passion (and i mean i hate reading). this is the only book that i liked to read i got it from the library and some how i got it stolen out of my locker and i was realy mad becuase that is the only book that i every realy wanted to read.
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