Anthony Bozza

I heard "This Is Not Happening" clip with Artie Lange became curious about him. (Obviously, I am not a fan of the Howard Stern show.) My research led me to "Crash and Burn."

I am an addict as well but fortunately didn't go down Artie's route. I remember falling asleep during conversations at work, driving, but not being able to sleep at night. I still can't sleep at night.

At the very end of the book, he says an addict craves chaos. That smacked me upside the head. Chaos described my twenties and thirties, even though I was Oxys for less than two years, maybe even one. One of my daughters who has had addiction problems leads a chaotic life. I am aware of how addiction plays a role in my life and my life is calm now.

I thank Artie for opening up and writing "Crash and Burn." I hope he and his family are doing well. One day at a time, Artie. Sometimes, one minute at a time.… (mere)

I didn't know what to expect when I decided to listen to this audio. I know I wasn't expecting the honest, heart-breaking, straight talk that was found here. The reader is left feeling like Tracey is talking to his best friend rather than narrating an audio book. There are parts that are funny, raw, heart-felt. Morgan lays his soul bare in a way only he can.

That being said, I didn't think this well-written at all. I don't know if the physical book would be better, but if it's written how the audio is spoken, leave it alone and stick to the audio. I'm not sure I can necessarily recommend it like I normally would. I really felt connected to the man after listening to this, but if you are wanting a high quality memoir, this isn't it. I'm giving it 4 stars because I walked away feeling as though the comedian let me in on his inner most secrets.

If you like audios where the author sounds like he is talking to YOU, where you are left feeling intimately connected, if you like Tracey Morgan enough to listen to him narrate his life for 4 hours, then give this a try. If not, skip it.… (mere)

This is supposed to be a follow up to later parts of Eminem's life from the same author that wrote Whatever You Say I Am. WYSIA was way more interesting because the author actually talked with Em for it. In this book he interviewed some people close to him so it wasn't the same. They did say some interesting things that I hadn't heard before so it's worth reading for any fan. Also, the author went into great detail about individual songs of his in the second half of his career. That was great. You can definitely tell what a big fan of rap overall the author is. He's knowledgeable. He kind of gives a history of rap overall and tells about many different songs and groups through the years. I would say even someone who isn't a huge Em fan but is a huge hip-hop fan would really enjoy this book.… (mere)