Dewey Decimal782.421649092 B
SynopsisThe New York Times bestselling memoir from the legendary Gucci Mane spares no detail in this "cautionary tale that ends in triumph" ( GQ ). For the first time Gucci Mane tells his extraordinary story in his own words. It is "as wild, unpredictable, and fascinating as the man himself" ( Complex ). The platinum-selling recording artist began writing his remarkable autobiography in a federal maximum security prison. Released in 2016, he emerged radically transformed. He was sober, smiling, focused, and positive--a far cry from the Gucci Mane of years past. A critically acclaimed classic, The Autobiography of Gucci Mane "provides incredible insight into one of the most influential rappers of the last decade, detailing a volatile and fascinating life...By the end, every reader will have a greater understanding of Gucci Mane, the man and the musician" ( Pitchfork )., 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 )., Gucci Mane began writing his remarkable autobiography in a maximum-security prison. Released in 2016, he emerged radically transformed. He was sober, smiling, focused, and positive-a far cry from the Gucci Mane of years past. Now the legend takes us to his roots in Alabama, the streets of East Atlanta, the trap house, and the studio where he found his voice as a peerless rapper. He reflects on his inimitable career and in the process confronts his dark past-years behind bars, the murder charge, addiction, career highs and lows-the making of the Trap God. It is one of the greatest comeback stories in the history of music. The Autobiography of Gucci Mane is an instant classic. Book jacket.