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It's So Easy

By: Duff McKagan
Narrated by: Christian Rummel
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In his New York Times best seller, Duff McKagan, founding member of Guns N' Roses and Velvet Revolver, shares the story of his rise to fame and fortune, his struggles with alcoholism and drug addiction, his personal crash and burn, and his life-saving transformation via a unique path to sobriety.

In 1984, at the age of 20, Duff McKagan left his native Seattle - partly to pursue music, but mainly to get away from a host of heroin overdoses then-decimating his closest group of friends in the local punk scene. In LA only a few weeks and still living in his car, he answered a want ad for a bass player placed by someone who identified himself only as "Slash." Soon after, the most dangerous band in the world was born. Guns N' Roses went on to sell more than 100 million albums worldwide. In It's So Easy, Duff recounts Guns' unlikely trajectory to a string of multiplatinum albums, sold-out stadium concerts, and global acclaim. But that kind of glory can take its toll, and it did - ultimately - on Duff, as well as on the band itself. As Guns began to splinter, Duff felt that he himself was done, too. But his near death as a direct result of alcoholism proved to be his watershed, the turning point that sent him on a unique path to sobriety and the unexpected choices he has made for himself since. In a voice that is as honest as it is indelibly his own, Duff - one of rock's smartest and most articulate personalities - takes fans on a harrowing journey through the dark heart of one of the most notorious bands in rock and roll history and out the other side.

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What an awesome book! Duff’s interweaving story through rock stardom, drinking and drugging, self-help and motivation, then into being a dad was stellar! I also got an awesome recipe out of the deal.

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Excellence voice - sounds every bit a rock star

Good story, excellent performance. Story goes downhill fast though as he gets sober and guns dissolves

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True behind the scenes!

This was major entertainment for me to listen to as a person who didn't really know much about the artist, very taken how down to earth this man was twords the end of his novel.

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Loved it !!!

Very well written and delivered. funny and heartbreaking. written from the heart and I really
feel like he is someone I actually know after reading this. I don't think he held back much. Will probably listen to this again

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Just AWESOME!

I've listened twice and will most likely listen again! This book captures tou from the starting gate!

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Great audiobook. Narrator was perfect. Story was honest, sometimes brutally so. Warning - many "f bombs" are dropped but we can't expect the Guns & Roses bass player to say, "Oh gosh..." Interesting behind the scenes look at the rock 'n' roll industry. Even though Duff was a supreme jerk at times, you can't help but like him.

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great story

this story is well told. it moves along at a good clip. it has plenty of good examples and thoroughly grips the reader. it is a page Turner.

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Not your typical rock star autobiography

As a HUGE GN’R fan, I have read/listened to the bios of Slash, Adler and Duff. So impressed with how Duff’s story of overcoming addiction and going to college post Guns and ultimately becoming the father he wish he had. I love his nonchalent attitude towards Axl. Rather than holding resentment towards the singer, Duff acknowledges Axl’s mental health issues and recognizes that it ultimately propelled Guns to the icons they are in rock history.

Brutally honest and very self-reflective, this story is the tale of someone overcoming his “rock star” status to becoming a man.

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Great story, narrated well

This was a great listen, it's a fascinating story told well. He's very honest about his struggles and successes.

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Absolutely worth it!

I had no idea who this guy was but love an autobiography especially with real life issues. So yeah this guy is famous but his issues in life are as real as they get. It’s a very motivating book for anyone who wants to tackle whatever problem you might want to with lots of energy. I love that he doesn’t blame anyone else or the world but takes it all and then keeps going for it! The book reads just like we were sitting together having a conversation - well done!
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