Submitted by Layla’s Classic Rock Blog
In Sept. 2007 I got my hands on this book the day it came out in the stores. I had been waiting for it because I have a deep respect for Nikki Sixx (and he was always my favorite in the Crue).
I had no idea how personally this book would eventually affect my life. At that time
I would never have believed you if you told me, “Your son will be a heroin addict one day”. I simply would have thought, “you’re crazy, that will NEVER happen!” I was wrong.
If you have not read this book, I recommend it highly, but have to warn you, its not for the faint of heart or the easily offended. Its raw, its hardcore sex, drugs and rock and roll. But mostly its deeply personal and gives an inside view into the life of an addict. Nikki doesn’t hold back, he shares his soul here.
During my own journey as the parent of an addict I have met many other parents, I dedicate this post to them. Its one of those things you can’t possibly comprehend unless you experience it yourself, and I hope and pray none of you ever have to. I have learned so much from those other parents and don’t know how I would get through this without them. And also to two guys that either know what its like to love an addict (Syd) or to be one (Shane) that have encouraged me and shared hope with me.
This video was made in response to the book to express gratitude to Nikki for writing it and shedding some light to others. I have to wonder - if I would have shared this book with Keven before he picked up the needle for the first time - would it have stopped him? I will never know.
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