E.A.R.L.: The Autobiography of DMX
by Dmx, Smokey D. Fontaine
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Book Reviews of E.A.R.L.: The Autobiography of DMX
Book Review: E.A.R.L.
Summary: 4 Stars
Earl Simmons, the rapper better known as DMX, has had his first four albums enter the charts at No. 1. He is the only artist ever to start off on such a successful streak. That record is especially notable because, in a hip-hop world rendered blindingly bright by a diamonds and bling bling atmosphere, DMX keeps it ruthlessly real. His songs are ferocious, street level battlegrounds, charged in equal part by explosive violence and a desperate yearning for spiritual redemption. Those same currents drive his autobiography, a collaboration with the journalist Smokey D. Fontaine. DMX makes no effort to justify his violent robberies that provided his livelihood for long stretches of his teens and early twenties. He depicts himself in such incorrigible terms, that by the time he's beaten so badly that his jaw needs to be wired shut for three months, you feel he's gotten only what he deserves. Somehow, you're rooting for him every step on his long, slow climb to stardom. That contradiction sums up why this book is like hip-hop at its best. It's a fearsome narrative that raises many more issues than it resolves, and leaves the reader feeling both exhilarated and deeply unsettled.Book Review: Dis is a very good book
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is incredible. It shows DMX's struggle and how he survived the streets of Younkers. It showed in very good detail the pain he felt after ceartain events. That book pointed out his rage and why he is who he is today. I am very very very very glad I read this book and I hope you guys will be as happy as I was.Book Review: DMX isn't afraid to be himself & show his dark side!
Summary: 5 Stars
DMX shows his true self in this book. It is an all out account of who he is and where he has been. He delves into many areas of his past where other celbs would dare not go. He isn't afraid to show how bad he's been and that he has struggled to get where he is today.He brings the Ghetto and the struggle for life and your soul to the front. He does not try to paint a rosy picture. It is very gritty.
He shows how he didn't sell out his music. He stayed true to what and how he wanted to say it.
DMX you are the Dog!
Book Review: I LOVE THIS MAN
Summary: 4 Stars
DMX is so refreshing! As a rapper I enjoy his style because it's original and he is not all about the flash. I purchased this book as an adoring fan and I was not disappointed. He details his life and how he came to be and where he is today. I truly appreciated his honesty. I got "DOG LOVE" for this brotha!Book Review: This book is the best
Summary: 5 Stars
I knew i would like the book before i bought it. I love DMX soo much he is the most amazing person and everything about him is good, after reading this book i liked him even more. To know bout all the stuff he went through to get where he is now is crazy and i just have to admire him. I know im gonna read it over and over again its soo good. Its easy to read too because i just got attached to it. I recommend it to anyone who likes rap music or likes DMX.