The Autobiography of Gucci Mane - Gucci Mane

The Autobiography of Gucci Mane

By Gucci Mane

  • Release Date: 2017-09-19
  • Genre: Biographies & Memoirs
Score: 5
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From 1,517 Ratings

Description

The New York Times bestselling memoir from legendary rapper Gucci Mane spares no detail in this “cautionary tale that ends in triumph” (GQ).

For the first time, Gucci Mane tells his extraordinary life story in his own words. It’s “as wild, unpredictable, and fascinating as the man himself” (Complex).

The platinum-selling trap pioneer began writing this remarkable autobiography while serving time in a federal maximum-security prison. When he was released in 2016, he emerged transformed—sober, focused, and creatively reinvigorated.

A critically acclaimed classic in hip hop literature, The Autobiography of Gucci Mane offers raw insight into the volatile rise, fall, and rise again of one of the most influential artists in modern rap. It’s a compelling story of addiction, fame, incarceration, and redemption that “provides incredible insight into one of the most influential rappers of the last decade...By the end, every reader will have a greater understanding of Gucci Mane, the man and the musician” (Pitchfork).

Reviews

  • All 400 pages in one day

    5
    By AllardMallard
    I am going to be singing the praises of this book for a while. There is no memoir/biography I’ve ever read that can match the vivid storytelling done here. I knew some basic trivia about Gucci going in. His voice is present in many memories of my youth, as I think it is for most of us who grew up in the Southeast in the 00s/10s. After reaching the last page, I was sad it was over. I wanted to stay with the person who I’d been with on this wild, shocking, & oftentimes terrifying, journey. Its almost as if I was really there too: on the streets of East ATL, in the apartments & on the planes, experiencing the drug-induced manic episodes & paranoia, hearing the beats become songs in recording studios, several times in/out the swinging door of county jails, until finally landing in max security prison. He took me with him the whole way today. I can’t say enough good things, but what a life, & what an absolute legend.
  • I Love You Gucci

    5
    By Natasha Barrino
    If you a real Gucci Fan you must read
  • Great Story

    4
    By idreamofprada
    I read this book in two days, it was a great read and very entertaining. I am a Gucci fan, and been a fan since 09’ but I didn’t even know that he had been to jail as many times as he had. So grateful that he shared his story and turned his life around.
  • What a wild ride!

    5
    By doublebassrainbow
    Raw, uncut adventure of an OG rapper
  • Great book

    5
    By black _301
    I read this twice , definitely recommend this to any African American growing up in an urban area and then coming into any success
  • Great book Guwop!

    3
    By God is great 4ever!!
    Great book !
  • from a boy to a real stand up guy

    5
    By nacholuva
    the maturation of Gucci! proud of him
  • Gucci

    5
    By KevlarTheTruth
    Mane! This guy is the truth! He’s an inspiration to anyone who’s been through some hard times. He stood up for what he believed in. Never bowed and kissed anyone’s ring. It’s amazing how he turned his life around. One of your biggest fans in SC
  • The Autobiography of Gucci Mane

    5
    By TG13675
    Dope book!
  • Brick fair.

    5
    By Daw704
    Great book