Product Description

An updated edition of the best-selling in-depth biography of the world's most popular rapper! Nick Hasted's groung-breaking book traces Marshall Mather's rise to fame from the schools and workplaces of his native Detroit to global superstardom. From the depths fo being a suicidal no-hoper through the redemptive alias of Slim Shady to eventual triumph as an unlikely rap star, Eminem's dark story is unflinchingly presented in this wide-ranging book.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #205363 in Books
• Published on: 2005-09-01
• Released on: 2005-09-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 240 pages

Review
'A serious and even handed account.' Q 'Gives us a good insight into his anger' Boy George for The Daily Express

About the Author
Nick Hasted writes on music, movies, books and comics for The Independent, The Guardian and Uncut magazine in the UK.

Customer Reviews

A lonesome child to a famous superstar
This book was a very interesting insight into the mind of Eminem. With thorough details into his childhood traumas and experiences with racism and bullying, you can begin to empathise with Eminem and understand the controversy of his lyrics and why he so extreme with his music. I enjoyed reading this book and now appreciate Eminem and his principles.

Real
This was my first book about his life and it is was very readable, looked precise and honest and I read it in 2 days -very quick read for my standards.

I'm 36 years old and I feel a bit strange to have this strong interest in Eminem but, you know...

Dope book
This book rocks. It gives tons of background on rap and Eminem and points out instances of incredible timing so you can really appreciate it...you get many, many actual quotes from Eminem and others...the author is sympathetic, not bashing, doesn't seem to have an agenda like so many others. I totally loved this book and am a HUGE Eminem fan. I would also recommend the book Angry Blonde by Eminem himself! He's the master. I LOVE YOU EMINEM!!