The Long Hard Road Out of Hell

The Marilyn Manson story, is basically the story of a kid (Brian Warner) who was bullied, who grew up not only to be a bully... But also a world-famous rock star. That’s one way of reading this book, the other way is to read this book as a story of someone confronting their own trauma, their own demons, their own fears, their own emotions and insecurities; and overcoming them, to find a strength and self-assuredness they never knew they had. It’s the story of someone not only rebelling against society, and society’s expectations of them, but also transcending them to make their own place in the world. The social commentary about hypocrisy and the veneer of morality and tradition, that most people hide behind, is something that will seem either vapid or profound depending on how far you take it; and how seriously you take Manson as a person, performer, or philosopher. But what’s ultimately redeeming about a story that might otherwise simply exist to shock, to brag, or to provoke is the self-awareness and tongue-in-cheek humor of the author. You can say pretty much anything you want to about this book, but it definitely isn’t boring!

What an amazing book. Anton Lavey would have been proud.

Shocking! Watching for the sequel.

Big fan, never read it until now. Love him more now.

I love this book, Marilyn Manson should really consider making a new one sometime in the future!

Great book! Couldn't put it down.

This book was greatly written being a huge marilyn manson fan I recommend this book

The book was too "shocking" to hold one's attention. Manson comes across as highly intelligent, no common sense, with a couple of good songs. After awhile, one is bored with the same story being told, yet again, in a different venue.

This book rocks just like him. ❤

Big fan! Loved it