The Way I Am

by Eminem

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A self-portrait by the controversial music artist shares his private thoughts on everything from his inner struggles to his relationship with his daughter, in an account complemented by drawings, hand-written lyrics, and previously unseen photographs.

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I'm not quite sure what I expected out of this book. I used to LOVE Eminem and not that I don't like him now but I'm not really into rap like I used to be. So for me reading this took me back to the time when I was into all of that stuff.

I think the book was fairly well written. Being a rapper it seems obvious that Eminem has a way with words, but the way he says things is so simple. He doesn't sugar coat or try to play around the issue. He says what he needs to say and that's it.

One thing I really liked about this book was it made him seem human. Underneath all of the bad boy image there's a man that is just like any other man you may know. Trying to be a good father, and living a real life. I think that being the star that he is show more people seem to forget that he's just a normal guy who happened to make it. I think this book did a real good job of making that point.

Overall I was pretty happy with the book. It was a quick read, and it wasn't confusing. I hate books that jump all over the place all the time and this was very linear. So not the best book I've ever read, but no where close to the worst either.
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Eminem is so private. This is stories from him after Proof's death so it's gold. Actual stories from the man.
Em is amazing. His life has been full of ups and downs, and has now become super rich

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Eminem (aka Marshall Mathers) has produced, performed, and written several multiplatinum albums, including The Slim Shady LP and The Eminem Show. He starred in the semiautobiographical movie 8 Mile, winning an Academy Award for Best Song. His first book, Angry Blonde, was a national bestseller. He lives in Detroit. (Bowker Author Biography)

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Original title
The Way I Am
Original publication date
2008
Epigraph*
One thing we all adore
Something worth dying for
Nothing but pain
Stuck in this game
Searching for fortune and Fame
(Tupac Shakur)
Dedication*
PROOF (1973-2006)
First words*
Ich mag noch nicht mal daran zurückdenken, was in mir vorging, als ich das mit Proof erfuhr.
Last words*
(Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)Und das ist es, worum es für mich im Hiphop geht. Vom ersten Tag an bis jetzt.
*Some information comes from Common Knowledge in other languages. Click "Edit" for more information.

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Genres
Music, Nonfiction, Biography & Memoir
DDC/MDS
782.421649092Arts & recreationMusicVocal musicSecular forms of vocal musicSongsGeneral principles and musical formsTraditions of secular songs {genres}Western popular songsRap
LCC
ML420 .E56 .A3MusicLiterature on musicLiterature on musicHistory and criticismBiography
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Reviews
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Languages
English, German
Media
Paper
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