Idol Truth, Chris Epting
Idol Truth, Chris Epting
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Idol Truth
A Memoir

Author: Chris Epting, Leif Garrett

Narrator: Roger Wayne

Unabridged: 7 hr 42 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 08/11/2020


Synopsis

Former teen idol Leif Garrett bares his soul for the first time ever, revealing his deepest secrets about the extraordinary highs and devastating lows he has survived over the years.

He was a hardworking child actor in the early 1970s, appearing on dozens of popular films and TV programs. Then he was offered a chance to make a record and "Leif Garrett, teen idol" was born. Millions of teenage girls all over the world covered their walls with his picture. His face adorned hundreds of international magazine covers as he became one of the biggest and most desired heartthrobs in history. There were jet-setting tours, TV specials, and hit records, along with an endless supply of beautiful women, alcohol, and ultimately, the drugs that sent this shooting star into the darkest depths of addiction. Idol Truth is a harrowing survivor's story as well as a charmed tale filled with compelling pop culture characters—from Michael Jackson and Brooke Shields to John Belushi, Freddie Mercury, and many more. It's the first time ever that Leif Garrett has come clean about his life, revealing all the details of his spectacular journey.

About Chris Epting

Chris Epting is an award-winning journalist and the author of over thirty books, including Change of Seasons, a memoir (with John Oates), Adrenalized (a memoir with Def Leppard's Phil Collen), and James Dean Died Here.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Tina

I read a lot of memoirs and recently I have been reading the slew of celebrity memoirs and have been disappointed. This memoir is no exception. This is just an okay read. Garrett was never a teen idol I followed, as I was more into the Bay City Rollers and Marie Osmond. Last year, I read a biography......more

some cool info in here but I didn't understand why there were so many pages that were basically blank pages. Pretty short book wordwise......more

54 pictures... I chose 5 Stars because I felt the truth while I read through these pages. I knew a couple of the stories through the VH1 episode plus a few other teen idol shows. I had 54 pictures and posters of you Leif on my bedroom walls. I had other teen idols like Andy Gibb, Robbie Benson, Scott......more

Goodreads review by L.A.

A heartbreaking, yet entertaining, look at Leif's life. The book was put together in a really unique way, not so much chapters, but little glimpses at all aspects of his life and memories. Some parts dragged on, and weren't as gripping or entertaining as others...but then again, that's how life is.......more