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This Is Gonna Hurt: Music, Photography, and Life Through the Distorted Lens of Nikki Sixx Audiobook
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This is Gonna Hurt is music, photography, and life through the distorted lens of Nikki Sixx, bassist for heavy metal rock band Mötley Crüe’s and the New York Times bestselling author of The Heroin Diaries. A combination of powerful prose and dramatic photographs, This is Gonna Hurt is an arresting, deeply personal look through the eyes of a real rock star at a stark, post-addiction world.
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"I can not give my appreciation for the moment because I just started reading "This Is Gonna Hurt: Music, Photography and Life Through the Distorted Lens of Nikki Sixx". On the other hand , I just finished "The Heroin Diaries: A Year in the Life of a Shattered Rock Star of Nikki Sixx".I loved this book and I devoured it! my first impressions are that the second book is also excellent than the first! I find it hard to interrupt my reading!I invite you to do like me, you will not regret it! I pledge to give my final impression as soon as I finished my reading!"
— Jessymoncelli (5 out of 5 stars)
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" A little self indulgent but I do find this man's life very interesting. The photography is a little what you might call unusual. But it was very eye catching. "
— Cherri, 2/20/2014 -
" A continuing story of a man who is an inspiration to everyone and still showing no signs of slowing down. Nikki Sixx is a true hero, one of a kind with a heart of gold that sees the beauty in everything and everyone!! "
— A.L., 2/15/2014 -
" This book was ok. I don't have much to say about it that hasn't been said already. One thing that drove me crazy was that the titles of the photos were in teeny tiny print that I could not read with my aging eyes. In addition there was intermittent red printing on a black background that was hard to make out as well. My eyes ached by the end of the book. Nikki sounds almost happy and is definitely in recovery and he will tell anyone who reads this book ALL about it (sometimes ad nauseum). "
— Andrea, 2/15/2014 -
" Awesome book! Nikki got so much to tell us.. "
— Magnus, 2/12/2014 -
" I love anything Nikki does. So honest. "
— Patty, 2/8/2014 -
" As promised in the beginning, it hurt. This book was not at all what I anticipated. It was better. Whether a Crue or Sixx fan, it doesn't matter. This book is about acceptance, tolerance, forgiveness and learning about yourself. Then getting up off your ass and doing something. Pretty damn impressed. "
— Constance, 2/1/2014 -
" This is a beautiful blend of art. It is so eye opening to be guided through this dark world, and learn to find the beauty in even the most broken, corrupt things. This book it amazing on its own, yet can also be coupled with the amazing soundtrack. Its a new direction from the Heroin Diaries, but is just as good, if not better. "
— Steph, 1/30/2014 -
" So inspirational! Truly, it changed my outlook on things, it's so amazing & the photography is both beautiful and thought provoking. "
— Stephanie, 12/28/2013 -
" Thanks to Nikki Sixx for this amazing book. It's very honest and impiring. I was very impression and I took each word to my heart. "
— Elis, 12/27/2013 -
" Complete different approach than heroin diaries. Such a motivational book (for a rock lifestyle wannabe). Great new outlook on spiritual growth and stories about life. "
— Erika, 12/4/2013 -
" Loved it! funny and deep. loved it, loved it, loved it! "
— Morgan, 11/1/2013 -
" Another terrific book by Nikki. He lets you into his private world so eloquently. He makes me laugh and makes me cry. Photographs are great! He's got a terrific eye. Accompanying CD is fantastic also! "
— Joelle, 10/25/2013 -
" It's Nikki Sixx.. what more can I say? His photography is amazing and I can't wait to see more from him. "
— Holly, 7/14/2013 -
" <3 Nikki Sixx!! "
— Jenn, 6/22/2013 -
" I am a photographer so I enjoyed his take on photography. If you are a Nikki Sixx or Sixx AM fan.... a must read! "
— MJ, 2/26/2013 -
" Absolutely amazing. so life changing. must read! mainly just about Nikkis life after drugs and his photography. "
— Jessi, 1/26/2013 -
" Wow! Amazing! read it in an afternoon, if that's any indication of how good it was. "
— Marci, 12/25/2012 -
" Honest and a good author to learn from! "
— David, 11/3/2012 -
" great book, went to Book signing, met Nikki and got my book signed. "
— Sami, 9/16/2012 -
" Despite having OD'd a couple times, I have found a new respect for Nikki Sixx. He may appear as a strung out rocker, but his most recent book left me wanting to know more. His photography is intriguing yet morbid. He was right when he said that you don't want to stare, but you can't help it. "
— Shelly, 5/29/2012 -
" A good majority of the text was cliche and he retold a few Motley stories, but the pictures were great! "
— Victoria, 4/20/2012 -
" I <3 him!! "
— Beth, 8/30/2011 -
" I'm fascinated by Nikki Sixx. "
— Melea, 5/21/2011 -
" A good majority of the text was cliche and he retold a few Motley stories, but the pictures were great! "
— Victoria, 5/15/2011 -
" The photography is amazing and the writing inspirational. I would recommend this book to everyone.... whether you are a Nikki Sixx fan or not. It really makes you take a look at what is truly important in life. "
— Tara, 5/10/2011 -
" Thus far, This book has completely changed my perspective on the way I few life. <br/>In the end, everyone is beautiful. <br/>No matter what flaws they have. <br/>I guess, That's what TRULY makes them "Beautiful". "
— Dalton, 5/4/2011 -
" I never ever thought this man would change my views on anything, I was wrong. Thanks Nikki. "
— Angie, 5/3/2011 -
" This book was AMAZING. I think Nikki Sixx has a really interesting way of looking at the world, and I loved reading the things he had to say about life. I also loved the photography in it. "
— Rayne, 4/29/2011 -
" Heroin Diaries was much better, some good pix in here though... "
— Marilyn, 4/27/2011 -
" Wow! Amazing! read it in an afternoon, if that's any indication of how good it was. "
— Marci, 4/20/2011 -
" As dark as this books looks, it is full of positivity. It made me smile, it made me think. After reading The Heroine Diaries, this is a different world that Nikki Sixx is living in and he is enjoying every moment. "
— Jen, 4/16/2011
About Nikki Sixx
Nikki Sixx is the founding member of legendary rock group Mötley Crüe as well as a bestselling author, nationally syndicated radio host, solo artist, photographer, film maker, and still-loyal bassist of the Crüe.