Taking Woodstock: A True Story of a Riot, a Concert, and a Life Audiobook

" Not as much about Woodstock as it was about homosexuality. "

" I loved the movie which is what prompted me to get the book. As is often the case, the book tells a very different story. More autobiography than memoir of the event, Tiber's book is still a very interesting read. "

" Interesting book--listened to it in the car. Just wasn't what I expected. "

" This book is more than the story of how Woodstock ended up in a tiny town in New York. It's the author's story of how he came out as a gay man and accepted himself. "

" I enjoyed this book, but the author's name-dropping and tendency to be self-congratulating turned me off and took away his credibility. "

" I found this book to be fascinating and a quick read. I was not a fan of the writing...it reads like a documentary. It is an almost unbelievable true story of how one of the greatest events in recent history almost didn't happen. If you grew up in the 70s it will bring back some memories for sure "

" Awesome book! A bit graphic - not good for the under 18 crowd - but I loved the book and can't wait to see the movie. "

" This is a behind the scenes of Woodstock. True Story! I love Michael Lang, he is probably the best character in the book and I love Elliot's and his father relationship. Be warned there are some references to the true essence of the 60's and all that Woodstock entailed. "

" What a weird time in history... read it because Ang Lee filmed the movie here. Weird, weird. "

" I'm glad this one's over. I was interested in the historical nature of Woodstock and its effects as a culture but along with it came more drama than I care to reveal. The book was less about Woodstock than about the author, Eliot Tiber who helped make it all happen. A bit disappointing. "

" I liked the behind the scenes info about woodstock and the running of his parents motel, but there was way too much information on his personal life that I really didn't need to know. "

" A good book. A sad book, really. To deny one, or hide one's true self for so long.... "

" A good book. A sad book, really. To deny one, or hide one's true self for so long.... "

" I'm glad this one's over. I was interested in the historical nature of Woodstock and its effects as a culture but along with it came more drama than I care to reveal. The book was less about Woodstock than about the author, Eliot Tiber who helped make it all happen. A bit disappointing. "

" I think the main reason I liked this book was because I enjoy the entire atmosphere of Woodstock. Though the book has a tendency to go through paragraphs of vague, shining compliments for the event, I thought it was an enjoyable read. "

" I enjoyed this book, but the author's name-dropping and tendency to be self-congratulating turned me off and took away his credibility. "

" Excellent book! Much better than the movie. Elliot Tiber is hilarious too, very funny. Also heartfelt and outstanding. The book is illuminating about the times and his personal struggle. Highly recommend for a fast read that I could not put down. "

" Not what I expected. The title is a little misleading. This book focuses more on Elliot Tiber than the actual festival itself. That being said, this book definitely encompassed the feel of Woodstock throughout tis pages. "

" This book is more than the story of how Woodstock ended up in a tiny town in New York. It's the author's story of how he came out as a gay man and accepted himself. "

" I liked the behind the scenes info about woodstock and the running of his parents motel, but there was way too much information on his personal life that I really didn't need to know. "

" I wanted to hear about Woodstock, not about the Author’s sexuality, nor about his adolescent experiences in New York movie houses. Not a good read. "

" This is a behind the scenes of Woodstock. True Story! I love Michael Lang, he is probably the best character in the book and I love Elliot's and his father relationship. Be warned there are some references to the true essence of the 60's and all that Woodstock entailed. "