Broken Summers

Broken Summers
by Henry Rollins

Broken Summers
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Author: Henry Rollins
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2003-11-17
ISBN: 1880985756
Number of pages: 192
Publisher: 2.13.61

Book Reviews of Broken Summers

Book Review: Not Good
Summary: 1 Stars

I been a big Henry Rollins fan for 10 years and I have enjoyed his books, cd's, and movies. But this book Broken Summers was not like his previous work. His constant America {or as he so fondly spells it Amerika}bashing disgust me! His blasting of fellow Americans and America has given him a great living. He even gives 9/11 a slant like we had it coming and all thing white are evil. I consider myself left of center but his left is too extreme. Other country's problems are not the result that they have a McDonalds or Starbucks{evil Amerikan greed I guess}

I liked it better when Henry was the spokesman for guys who couldn't talk to girls or feel like they don't fit in, not this blame blame blame of America{Amerika} He also make it sounds like there is racism, bullets, death around every corner. I am married to a Filipina{I am white} and we or she has not experienced anything even remotely racist, and we live in a part of AZ that is known for it's conservatism. So don't think it's bad for everyone, it's not. In fact when I worked for a evil{Amerikan} company in Asia we had to incorporate bribe money into our budget {it's funny, I don't remeber having to do that here}, it's just the way the WORLD does business it has nothing to do with this country.

So Henry, bring your views more centered because I came close to tossing this book in the trash.

Summary of Broken Summers

In 1993, three young boys were murdered in West Memphis, Arkansas. In what was widely considered a witch hunt, three older boys were convicted of the killings. Ten years later, Henry Rollins used his considerable cultural chops to raise money for their defense fund and for DNA testing, which could help clear them. His vehicle? The acclaimed CD “Rise Above? and a world tour. Broken Summers details the rehearsing of Black Flag songs he hadn?t played in years, dealing with an arrogant manager or two, a diverse group of musicians, recording the CD, and the arduous trek from Tucson to Tokyo that included grilling by heartland shock jocks unsympathetic to his cause. The book covers 14 months of desperate lows and dramatic highs, all rendered in Rollins?s trademark combative style. Included are black-and-white photos of the rehearsals, recording sessions, and tour.

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