The Long Hard Road Out of Hell by Marilyn Manson, Neil Strauss
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Book Reviews of The Long Hard Road Out of Hell
Book Review: Great Read - We Have A Lot In Common
Summary: 5 Stars
Brian and I have a lot in common, specifically that we both went to those hypocritical, theo-fascist/theo-nazi, "Christian" schools, albeit in different parts of the country, but the net result was pretty much the same. I saw more abuse in those places than I ever did in "the world", which was a kickstart for me to keep investigating for myself the utter hypocrisy I was being indoctrinated with. At age 43, I continue to do just that.
My school was part of the Hyles legacy, a man who had more sin going on in his own life than I had ever heard of. In fact, one fellow student, 2 or 3 years older than me, eventually became a police officer, and ended up murdering his wife and kids in later life. Talk about cracking under pressure ! That place was known for being whacko. This was but one example of many I could tell about.
Manson speaks for two generations with his music, and I've heard much of his material. Some of it I cannot follow because of the screamo style, but eventually I get it. Were it not for "heavy metal", I'd probably be pushing up daisies right now, because due to what I went through, I didn't feel life was worth living. But for better or worse, music saved my life when religion didn't do squat. Nowadays, I've "lost my religion", to borrow a phrase.
Thanks Brian ! Ya did good, my brother! Keep fighting the good fight.
Book Review: Good study in ODD (Oppositional Defiant Disorder)
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm going to keep this short. First of all, everyone "inside" the music biz knows Manson, Brian Warner, is an "act". He tried for years to get his conventional rock band signed to a major label, with no success. He adopted the satanic persona to get a record deal.
His "stage philosophy" is a teenager's poor understanding of the works of Frederick Nietzsche.
Nietzsche, however confused he was, did not approve of using drugs or drunkeness, and I don't think he would approve of Manson. During his lifetime Nietzsche wrote how amused he was that so many people whose philosophy he did not approve of, never-the-less thought they found approval for themselves or their cause in his writings.
The real value of this book is that it may help parents struggling with an ODD child/teen to understand what is going on. What you will learn is that it is usually, though not always, the parents fault for ODD (not a chemical imbalance), and ODD in children and teens is based in rank parental hypocrisy, expecially when the hypocrisy is tied in with shallow religion.
When parents mess up their kids in this way, you give them over to the dark side.
This book should be required reading for all people who have children in this toxic Western culture. Should make a wonderful baby shower gift.
Book Review: A great read for Manson lovers and haters
Summary: 5 Stars
Now there are two reasons i picked up this great book A. I am a huge fan of Mr. mansons music B. i wanted to learn more about the man behind all of the controversy the media consistantly brings up whenever his name is mentioned. From the 1st page on i was engrossed in this brilliant book he hides nothing and tells all, embarresing or not, disturbing or not, trouble with trent reznor( ex good friend and the man behind NIN) the problems he had with his bandmates his childhood, parents,grandparents, everything. You do learn alot and find its not about controversy to him its about being him and it offends you thats your problem he even ha a uote that i love " if you want to be like me then be who you really are." As you read along you realize he grew up somewhat normal(some what being the key word) was outcasted as a boy loved music was very creative Some parts though are just so out there, that they may have been fabrigated a bit, those parts will shock die hard hristians if they have the decency to put there gos aside and read this book. The reason the haters of manson should read this manly is even if you hate him you can learn why he is and theres reasons why so pick this book up put your weak ehar aside ( if you have one) and enjoy a good autobiography but an intelligent rockstart enjoy and beware once you pick this book up it might be hard to put down.Book Review: The Man, The Myth, The Book
Summary: 5 Stars
Marilyn Manson is one of the best authors I have read anything by recently. His autobiograpy (with Neil Straus assisting)is hands down an amazing look into the life of a televangelist's worst enemy. The book basically flows in chronological order, with a few unpublished magazine articles strewn about in the middle to tell that part of the story, which took place during the recording process for "Smells Like Children". Otherwise, the stories from his childhood, to the days of trying to get a record deal, to the backstage antics on tour, the story definitely keeps your attention. From some of the more twisted to the tame, I'm not sure if anything has been imbellished by Manson, but even if it has that should not turn anyone away from reading this incredible work. Everybody should read this book. While fans on Manson, Nietzsche, and Anton Szandor LaVey would enjoy the book the most, even people who don't especially like Marilyn Manson will get a better understanding of where he's coming from and what his real message is, not what they take it to be from the shock-rock antics on stage and on television. But if you don't want to be enlightened on the brilliant mind behind the man, at least find the book in the library, and read over his "rules", which show his cynical and tell-all humor.Book Review: Marilyn Manson
Summary: 5 Stars
This book shows Marilyn Manson's metamorphosis from Brian Warner (such like any other kid) to Marilyn Manson. This is my favorite book, when it comes to Marilyn Manson. If you don't know anything about him or have been brain-washed by the the lies, you should read it. I am a Marilyn Manson fan, I am not saying that it is a great book because I just want you to buy it and give him more money. I want you to buy it because you will understand what he really is and what he really stands for. Which I also misunderstood, but this book helped me understand him and his music. And made me appreciate it as many people can't.
This is one of those "weird" books which you cannot stop reading until you finish it. Even if you are not a Marilyn Manson fan or maybe you one of those "Anti-Manson", After you finish reading it, I can guarantee that maybe you will not become a fan of his, but at least you will learn how to respect him. And if you are going to judge him (in a negative way), at least you will have the power to judge him for the right reasons, for the things he REALLY did, based on the truth. Not the rumors. After reading it, Marilyn Manson has become an obsession for me, and my idol, my teacher and a philosopher in my mind, He really changed me to a positive way.