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Title: See a Grown Man Cry, Now Watch Him Die by Henry Rollins ISBN: 1-880985-37-3 Publisher: 2.13.61 Publications Pub. Date: 01 August, 1997 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $17.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.9 (10 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: His seminal work?
Comment: I've read much of Henry Rollins' work, but 'See a Grown Man Cry' is the one book I keep picking up on a regular basis, as evidenced by my completely tattered copy. It is a completely engaging text. The emotion is so very true and real, reading this book one feels like they are inside of Henry's mind, feeling his emotions. Anytime I recommend his work to someone, I recommend 'See a Grown Man Cry' and then 'Now Watch Him Die'.
Rating: 4
Summary: The Darkest Hour
Comment: Being a long-time admirer of Mr. Rollins since his Black Flag days, I was compelled to look into some of his work other than music, which leads me to reading this book.
"See a Grown Man Cry/Now Watch Him Die" encompasses Henry's personal reflections of his life and touring throughout the 1988-1992 period. Mr. Rollins' book is comprised of writings taken from his personal journal and poems that he wrote during one of the darkest periods of his life, including witnessing the murder of his best friend, Joe Cole. Reading the first half of this book, his poems, leaves the reader with a taste of Henry's lonely and depressed feeling of obscurity. His poems not only reflect the dark side of his life, but also the tender and vunerable side that often causes him pain. . . one would think that Henry's often suicidal view is a cry for help. But in reality, he choses to hang on as shown by his defiant attitude towards life. The second half, comprised mostly of journal entries while touring, reflects the often angry Henry who wants nothing more than to spit in your face and to be left alone. At the same time, he wants everyone to know who he is and where he's coming from, yet needs the loneliness of his existence--one can only feel that Henry's expressions are nothing more than a contradiction: he desires success and fame, but agonizes over what comes with the territory of being famous (having fan recognition and having to do interviews).
The book is a true, sometimes brutal account of Henry's life and what he has endure during this dark and depressing time. I can appreciate his straight forwardness, honesty and defiant attitude towards life because we all share a painful period in our lives; some more than others. At the same time, I feel that while he deserves success, he does not necessarily deserve total kudos for his achievements, although I shall continue to respect his work.
Overall, I would still recommend it to fans of Henry Rollins. WARNING: Do not read this book if you're expecting a happy ending.
Rating: 5
Summary: Honest Writing
Comment: There is so much farcity in the world today that it's so good to come across a writer like Henry who's willing to show everyone what he thinks, how he feels, what his life is like and how he perceives the world around him.
This book is very brutal and honest, which I think always makes for good writing. He has a very clear perception of the people around him and how they think, which lets him view the world from all sides including his own. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to open their eyes to someone else's reality.
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Title: Get in the Van: On the Road With Black Flag by Henry Rollins ISBN: 1880985241 Publisher: 2.13.61 Publications Pub. Date: 01 December, 1995 List Price(USD): $20.00 |
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Title: Solipsist by Rollins, Henry Rollins ISBN: 1880985594 Publisher: 2.13.61 Publications Pub. Date: 01 July, 1998 List Price(USD): $12.00 |
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Title: Henry Rollins : The First Five by Henry Rollins, Henry Rollins ISBN: 1880985519 Publisher: 2.13.61 Publications Pub. Date: 01 September, 1997 List Price(USD): $20.00 |
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Title: Eye Scream by Henry Rollins ISBN: 1880985322 Publisher: Two Thirteen Sixty One Publications Pub. Date: 01 October, 1996 List Price(USD): $15.00 |
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Title: The Portable Henry Rollins by Henry Rollins ISBN: 0375750002 Publisher: Villard Books Pub. Date: 01 February, 1998 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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