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blackdaniels's review
emotional
inspiring
fast-paced
2.5
As a fan of the group and fascinated to learn D’s background and unique struggles, I was happy to learn more about this complex and sensitive man. However, this book could really benefit from better editing. Key ideas were repeated almost verbatim multiple times across the book, impactful details were mindlessly spoiled before the full story was shared… overall, and inspiring story was told, just not as well as I would’ve hoped.
audrarussellwrites's review
5.0
DMC is part of a rap group that is one of the most memorable of my childhood. To know that he was in so much pain at the height of his career when he should have been enjoying the glitter and glamour of fame, just goes to show you that money and fame don't buy happiness.
The most valuable lesson he offers in his memoir is this: when you aren't true to who you are and allow yourself to live out the expectations others have for you, eventually who you are demands to be set free.
Darryl McDaniels was brutally honest and open about his life, his struggles with alcoholism and depression, and the road to recovery, which had several detours. Through darkest parts of his life, he managed not to give up on living, due in large part to his family and close friends (Run NOT included...shame on you Run). He managed to come out on the other side of it all and do some pretty amazing things. And he now lives his life authentically, and he gets mad respect from me for that....that shit isn't easy to do.
If you are depressed, if you've been scared to pursue your dreams, if you feel suffocated by the expectations others have put on you, read this book. Then take a deep breath, find someone to talk to and work through your issues, and take back your life one minute, one hour, one day at a time.
Much respect to you, D. I hope I get to meet you one day to say thank you.
The most valuable lesson he offers in his memoir is this: when you aren't true to who you are and allow yourself to live out the expectations others have for you, eventually who you are demands to be set free.
Darryl McDaniels was brutally honest and open about his life, his struggles with alcoholism and depression, and the road to recovery, which had several detours. Through darkest parts of his life, he managed not to give up on living, due in large part to his family and close friends (Run NOT included...shame on you Run). He managed to come out on the other side of it all and do some pretty amazing things. And he now lives his life authentically, and he gets mad respect from me for that....that shit isn't easy to do.
If you are depressed, if you've been scared to pursue your dreams, if you feel suffocated by the expectations others have put on you, read this book. Then take a deep breath, find someone to talk to and work through your issues, and take back your life one minute, one hour, one day at a time.
Much respect to you, D. I hope I get to meet you one day to say thank you.
andersenmom's review
4.0
This was stunningly easy to relate to. I thought he did a great job of describing depression.
I've never been a real fan of Run-DMC, other than a few of their songs. I didn't know most of those he mentioned. He's the DMC part of the group. Still, what he went through was something I could understand and relate to. So much of what he said that he did sounded a lot like me. Even if I didn't fall into the drinking and drugs.
I've never been a real fan of Run-DMC, other than a few of their songs. I didn't know most of those he mentioned. He's the DMC part of the group. Still, what he went through was something I could understand and relate to. So much of what he said that he did sounded a lot like me. Even if I didn't fall into the drinking and drugs.
olive2read's review
2.0
If it's possible for a memoir to be overly self-possessed, this is that memoir. Kudos to DMC for all he overcame but boo hiss to his editing team.
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