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jpperelman's review against another edition
3.0
Makes one realize the power of being vulnerable, which is the opposite of this book. Didn't make me like her less but didn't really add anything either.
tonybosco's review against another edition
2.0
Disappointing. After acquiring both of Chris Stein’s great photo books, I was anxiously anticipating Debbie Harry’s autobiography. The short-form stories that he told around his photos were great. I expected Debbie’s book to be even greater. To be fair, she openly grapples with how much info to divulge to the reader. I get that. But her story is incredible and too much of it is glossed over.
Some meetings with celebs, or rockstars is explained in-depth. Others, usually of great notoriety, is treated as a passing thought.
And then the fan art. For reasons that she doesn’t do an adequate job explaining, the book is jam-packed with art of Debbie sent to her by fans.
There were definitely interesting and unknown tidbits that gave me greater insight and a better understanding. But I was left wanting much more. This quick read is certainly recommended for anyone with even a passing interest in Debbie Harry, Blondie, or the era of their heyday, but I suspect other fans will come away also feeling just as disappointed.
Some meetings with celebs, or rockstars is explained in-depth. Others, usually of great notoriety, is treated as a passing thought.
And then the fan art. For reasons that she doesn’t do an adequate job explaining, the book is jam-packed with art of Debbie sent to her by fans.
There were definitely interesting and unknown tidbits that gave me greater insight and a better understanding. But I was left wanting much more. This quick read is certainly recommended for anyone with even a passing interest in Debbie Harry, Blondie, or the era of their heyday, but I suspect other fans will come away also feeling just as disappointed.
yumyumhelen's review against another edition
3.0
This book is fun and interesting if you like Blondie and Debbie Harry, although for me it definitely has some boring parts that go on too long. I listened via audiobook and I would say Debbie sounds pretty bored while reading the whole thing out.
technomage's review against another edition
3.0
I am a Blondie/Debbie Harry fan but I think even a non fan would enjoy this candid funny memoir.
I reads very easily and it sometime operates as a roll call of people we have lost that she knew such as David Bowie, Divine, Andy Warhol and William Burroughs
I reads very easily and it sometime operates as a roll call of people we have lost that she knew such as David Bowie, Divine, Andy Warhol and William Burroughs
tasha_is_reading's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
noanana's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this book, but not as much as I had expected. The book itself is beautiful, full of amazing imagery. Debbie Harry's life is extremely interesting and it is nice to have her be the one telling her story. But I did miss intimacy.
victoriaaurora's review against another edition
4.0
As a huge fan of Debbie Harry and of Blondie I loved this book. It was fascinating, tragic, historic, moving and inspiring. I really enjoyed learning about the ups and downs that made this iconic woman who she is.
ozsonja's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
3.5