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Me, Inc. (2014)

by Gene Simmons(Favorite Author)

3.8 of 5 Votes: 3

ISBN

0062322613 (ISBN13: 9780062322616)

languge

English

genre

Nonfiction

publisher

Dey Street Books

review 1: This a great, quick read if you need a kick in the ass to get yourself going. Full of straight talk about basic business information. The voice of the book was very much in the style of Gene Simmons and I could hear him throughout the text. I'm absolutely sure he was very involved with the content. If you are a member of the KISS Army there isn't much in here you haven't heard about Gene's life. As a casual fan, I was pleasantly surprised on the amount of personal information on the early life of Simmons.The parallels and examples were often repeated, but the inspirational quotes were well chosen and reflective. Again, very basic business advice but this would make a great graduation gift for a metal head.
review 2: As a fan of KISS, I was sincerely looking for... moreward to reading a book on entrepreneurship by the immortal Gene Simmons. Something most of the world has forgotten is that no one had ever done what KISS did right out of the gate and continue to do in the world of business. It made perfect sense for an instructional manual to manifest from the genius behind the painted faces. Unfortunately, Me, Inc. did not live up to my expectations, which normally could be forgiven considering the mountain of quantifiable results Mr. Simmons has accomplished. Initially, I hoped that my disappointment could be blamed on the fact that my copy was an unedited edition that would only require some minor adjustments. What I found were deep rooted challenges concerning his beliefs and perspectives in so many arenas that finishing the book became a burden. While I sincerely appreciate Me, Inc.'s brutal frankness and honesty concerning the state of the business world currently, it was, for Mr. Simmons, uncharacteristically uninspiring and visionless concerning how the business world could be if people truly understood the power an entrepreneur wields during the internet and technology revolutions. Mr. Simmons' attempt at a guide-book for the blossoming business-person fell terribly short. Some of the information is sound in practice, but came across as cliche and even hypocritical at times making absorption and application nearly impossible due to the burdensome distraction of unoriginal advice and the overbearing use of the pronoun, "I." I (burdensome pronoun alert) will remain a staunch fan of KISS and Gene Simmons, however, Me, Inc. will need some rethinking before expecting to really be helpful. If anyone can correct this misstep, it's Mr. Simmons. It will be exciting to see his next creation unfold. less

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