Jerry Lee Lewis: His Own Story
Jerry Lee Lewis: His Own Story
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Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2014512
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Southern United States • 20th Century
2014
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Jerry Lee Lewis: His Own Story by Rick Bragg is a biography exploring the life of musician Jerry Lee Lewis. It delves into Lewis's childhood, his rise to fame, and the controversies surrounding his career, highlighting his influence on rock and roll history. Through interviews, Bragg captures the complexities of Lewis's personality and storied career.
Gritty
Emotional
Nostalgic
Adventurous
Informative
Reviews & Readership
3,445 ratings
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Review Roundup
Rick Bragg's Jerry Lee Lewis: His Own Story offers a compelling narrative filled with vivid storytelling, capturing the chaotic life of the iconic musician. Positive points include Bragg's engaging prose and deep insights. However, some critics cite a lack of objectivity and depth in exploring Lewis's controversies. Overall, it's an entertaining but occasionally limited biography.
Who Should Read Jerry Lee Lewis: His Own Story?
Fans of music history and rock and roll legends will relish Jerry Lee Lewis: His Own Story by Rick Bragg. Readers of Chronicles: Volume One by Bob Dylan and Life by Keith Richards will appreciate the vivid anecdotes and complex portrait of a turbulent life in the music industry.
3,445 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Jerry Lee Lewis: His Own Story by Rick Bragg explores the life of rock 'n' roll legend Jerry Lee Lewis through vivid storytelling based on Bragg's in-depth interviews with Lewis.
Rick Bragg, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, brings his signature Southern narrative style to the biography, painting a complex picture of Lewis’s tumultuous and influential career.
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The book, published in 2014, provides a vibrant portrayal of Lewis, capturing both his musical genius and the controversies that surrounded his life, without filtering the musician's unvarnished perspective.
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Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Southern United States • 20th Century
2014
Adult
18+ years
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