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  • By: John Joseph
  • Narrated by: John Joseph
  • Length: 19 hrs and 4 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (61 ratings)

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Publisher's Summary

The long awaited republishing of NYHC Legend, John Bloodclot Joseph's raw and unfiltered autobiography. As real as it gets!

Updated with new chapters.

In his newly updated autobiography, NYHC legend John Bloodclot Joseph recounts his hard times and spiritual redemption. A traumatic childhood in foster homes was just the beginning of John's evolution. Before fronting one of the most important bands in the underground punk scene, the Cro-Mags, John faced homelessness, addiction, betrayal and insanity. Still, even his success couldn't save him from a relapse that set him back to square one - rock bottom. The book is a raw and unapologetic autobiography about his life. Consider yourself warned.

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A journey...

John takes you on his journey. I felt I was right there with him, from the 'effed up foster homes, the NY LES in the 70's and 80's, NY Hardcore Punk scene, high-speed police chases, betrayal, falling in and out of love, forgiveness and the PMA. Evocative, I laughed, cried, got angry and forgave as along with JJ. My own demons surfaced and old unhealed wounds were triggered as I reflected and gained insights to take forward steps using John's, Never Give Up attitude as inspiration.
Thank you, John.

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Wow amazing story and life!

Hands done the best story I've heard. Could not stop listening from start to finish.

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Wow!

What an amazing story and so great to have it told by the man himself. It was so captivating and hard to stop listening! Excited to read Meat is for Pussies and the PMA Effect next!!

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fantastic

loved this book. had me hooked from beginning to end. inspirational accounts of real hardship and spirituality.

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Impossibly Brilliant

It had me pinned from the start. Great story. Even better it came from the horses mouth. Since listening to this I have slowly changed a few things in my life. Thanks John. I'm about to hit play again.

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I’ve read two sides of the story..

I’ve read both Harley and John’s books and they both have one thing in common: massive egos. I can see why they both clashed, they’re so alike. That said, this was a great insight into 80s hardcore and well read by John.

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Wow. What a soul!

Absolutely riveting story. Some of the incidents were hard to believe. That he made it to the other side alive, incredible. Kudos John.

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inspired to be better

a must read or listen too. A story vof the age's. Your a champ John

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