Idol Truth: A Memoir

Written by:
Chris Epting , Leif Garrett
Narrated by:
Roger Wayne

Unabridged Audiobook

Ratings
Book
5
Narrator
2
Release Date
August 11, 2020
Duration
7 hours 42 minutes
Summary
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.
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Sandy S.

The story was great and seemingly very honest and open. Given I wasn't there I can only assume that's what it was like. My only complaint is that I would have preferred Leif read this himself. That's mainly because he could have put the true emotion into this rather than the bland, sometimes over dramatic and even understatement of the person who did narrate it. His reading actually put me off at times. I wish Leif all the very best for whatever his future holds. I would recommend this book only so people could know this kind of life isn't as glamourous as we think it is and just how bad the lows can be and the how good the highs can be - while they last.

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Tara T.

I would recommend this book. It was very informative and just a good read. Even if you didn’t grow up in that era it is a very informative book of a young child actor and his rise to fame in the 70’s and 80’s. I would love to see this book made into a movie. I don’t think he’s finished telling his story I think he still has several books left in him.

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