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The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music
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Kudos to Dave Grohl for keeping it classy and crafting a memoir that exudes his appreciation for the musical life he’s lived without resorting to titillating gossip and scandalous revelations.
The Storyteller is a collection of the Foo Fighters front man’s reminiscences that will delight music lovers, Gen-Xers, and readers who just love honest self portraits written with eloquence. Even as someone with a pretty neutral take on the guy, I hung on every word. I picked the book up not because I love Nirvana or Grohl or grunge, but because it’s said to be a great read. And I’m here to confirm� it is.
Don’t expect to learn new details about Kurt Cobain’s death or anything tawdry like that. Do expect to listen to how much Dave Grohl loves his mom, being a dad, playing onstage with friends and famous rockers, and just generally living life. The storyteller, indeed.
4.5 stars
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The Storyteller is a collection of the Foo Fighters front man’s reminiscences that will delight music lovers, Gen-Xers, and readers who just love honest self portraits written with eloquence. Even as someone with a pretty neutral take on the guy, I hung on every word. I picked the book up not because I love Nirvana or Grohl or grunge, but because it’s said to be a great read. And I’m here to confirm� it is.
Don’t expect to learn new details about Kurt Cobain’s death or anything tawdry like that. Do expect to listen to how much Dave Grohl loves his mom, being a dad, playing onstage with friends and famous rockers, and just generally living life. The storyteller, indeed.
4.5 stars
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Dec 05, 2021 10:28AM
Loved this review! Very well stated and a lot of this speaks to me. Always been a fan of Grohl, so I'm not surprised to see him keeping it classy.
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great review, Regina! Big fan of his, I'll have to check this out.
Fabulous and informative review, Regina! How refreshing to see the classy side of telling one's own story.
Fantastic review! I always thought he seemed like a good guy. Glad you can confirm that! 🤗
Terrific review, Regina! I've always had a soft spot for Grohl, and I'm glad he keeps it classy in his memoir. That sounds about right for him. ;)
Great review--I was wondering how this is! Now on my to-read list. Your reviews are so constructive, Regina.
Derek wrote: "Loved this review! Very well stated and a lot of this speaks to me. Always been a fan of Grohl, so I'm not surprised to see him keeping it classy."Thanks Derek! You should mix up your thriller reading with this soon then.
Debra wrote: "great review, Regina! Big fan of his, I'll have to check this out."Thanks Debra, then you'll love this!
Jayme wrote: "Wonderful review! 💖"Jayme, thank you. xx
Terrie wrote: "Fabulous and informative review, Regina! How refreshing to see the classy side of telling one's own story."Thanks Terrie! It stood in stark contrast to Katie Couric's recent memoir.
Holly wrote: "Glad it was a great read Regina ❤�"Thanks so much, Holly!
J.K. wrote: "Super review, Regina!"Hi J.K., thanks very much!
Michael wrote: "Fantastic review! I always thought he seemed like a good guy. Glad you can confirm that! 🤗"I don't know him personally, but he sure seems that way from the book! Well... actually my best friend's husband's former boss's daughter is his wife, so I guess you could say we're tight. ;)
Melissa wrote: "Terrific review, Regina! I've always had a soft spot for Grohl, and I'm glad he keeps it classy in his memoir. That sounds about right for him. ;)"Thanks Melissa! Happy to report that update since I know you'll not be reading this nonfiction book. ;)
� Anna � wrote: "Great review--I was wondering how this is! Now on my to-read list. Your reviews are so constructive, Regina."Aww, thanks Anna! "Constructive" is a pretty good way of phrasing what I'm going for, so I really appreciate that. :)
Great review! Based on your review, I think I'd enjoy this book too 😊.
Lucy wrote: "Great review! Based on your review, I think I'd enjoy this book too 😊."Thank you Lucy, I'm really glad to hear that!
Regina wrote: "Michael wrote: "Fantastic review! I always thought he seemed like a good guy. Glad you can confirm that! 🤗"I don't know him personally, but he sure seems that way from the book! Well... actually ..."
Yes...I understand that you don't know him personally. LOL! 👍
It makes my heart happy to hear that he keeps things tasteful and doesn't "go there". It sounds like a wonderful book to match your wonderful review! 💗
Michael wrote: "Regina wrote: "Michael wrote: "Fantastic review! I always thought he seemed like a good guy. Glad you can confirm that! 🤗"I don't know him personally, but he sure seems that way from the book! We..."
LOL! ;)
Kat wrote: "It makes my heart happy to hear that he keeps things tasteful and doesn't "go there". It sounds like a wonderful book to match your wonderful review! 💗"Aww thanks Kat! I'm always happy to hear that your heart is happy. xoxo
Excellent review, Regina! 💜 I'm not a Foo Fighters fan but Dave Grohl has always seemed like such a stand up guy and I'm glad to know that he really is that nice guy I thought him to be.
Michelle wrote: "Excellent review, Regina! 💜 I'm not a Foo Fighters fan but Dave Grohl has always seemed like such a stand up guy and I'm glad to know that he really is that nice guy I thought him to be."Thanks Michelle! I'm with you there.
I’m glad you enjoyed! Great review Regina.
Cannot waiiiit for this one. I am a Grohl fan, so I think I'll even enjoy it more. Also found out he was influenced by some of my favorite bands, so I can't wait to check this one out and see what other tidbits he has to share. Wonderful review Regina! xo
My husband and I have been listening to the audiobook of this one because he narrates it, but we're going so slowly (because we're not in the car together that often) that my husband just decided to read the book instead. Now I just need to finish it whether on audio or the book! He's a really good communicator, I appreciate how his enthusiasm comes out in his writing. The part about the turtle is hilarious on the audiobook. His disdain for the turtle comes across very clearly.
I don't know much about David Grohl or his music but your review has me wanting to check him out and this book!
JanB wrote: "I’m glad you enjoyed! Great review Regina."Thanks very much, Jan!
Catherine wrote: "Cannot waiiiit for this one. I am a Grohl fan, so I think I'll even enjoy it more. Also found out he was influenced by some of my favorite bands, so I can't wait to check this one out and see what ..."Oh, then you are absolutely 100% going to love this, Catherine! Enjoy!!! :)
Melissa (LifeFullyBooked) wrote: "My husband and I have been listening to the audiobook of this one because he narrates it, but we're going so slowly (because we're not in the car together that often) that my husband just decided t..."Kurt Cobain's turtle??? Yeah, I felt so bad for that little guy!
Sue wrote: "I don't know much about David Grohl or his music but your review has me wanting to check him out and this book!"Thanks Sue, that's what I was going for! :)
I cannot wait for this one! I’m such a Foo Fighters, Nirvana fan I can’t handle it lol
Carolyn wrote: "I cannot wait for this one! I’m such a Foo Fighters, Nirvana fan I can’t handle it lol"Hahaha, well you better get on it, Carolyn! ;)
Wonderful review Regina! I am not a huge reader of books like this, but I think my dad would enjoy it, maybe a christmas present idea 😀
Ellie wrote: "Wonderful review Regina! I am not a huge reader of books like this, but I think my dad would enjoy it, maybe a christmas present idea 😀"I bet this book will be gifted many times this holiday season. Good idea! ;)
Sheyla � wrote: "Great review, Regina."Thank you, Sheyla! xx
His Barry Manilow song covers are hilarious, and I don't doubt this book is highly enjoyable as well.
Left Coast Justin wrote: "His Barry Manilow song covers are hilarious, and I don't doubt this book is highly enjoyable as well."Ha! I'm not familiar with those but perhaps I can squeeze in a little Youtube time today to find them. ;)
Great review Regina but not for me :)
Dorie - Cats&Books :) wrote: "Great review Regina but not for me :)"Thanks Dorie, I understand. :)
Planning to listen to this one soon! Great review, Regina!
Brandice wrote: "Planning to listen to this one soon! Great review, Regina!"Aww thanks Brandice! I hope you like it as much as I did. :)
Aw I'm not a non fiction reader but I do love Nirvana, the foo fighters and Dave Grohl! Maybe you've convinced me to try it?! Maybe!
Fantastic review- I like Dave Grohl so may pick this up! ❤️
preoccupiedbybooks wrote: "Aw I'm not a non fiction reader but I do love Nirvana, the foo fighters and Dave Grohl! Maybe you've convinced me to try it?! Maybe!"Fran, try listening to the audiobook while you're packing and unpacking during your move!!!
Ceecee wrote: "Fantastic review- I like Dave Grohl so may pick this up! ❤️"Thanks Ceecee... then you must pick it up! xx
