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American Outlaw (2011)

by Jesse James(Favorite Author)

3.66 of 5 Votes: 2

ISBN

1451627858 (ISBN13: 9781451627855)

languge

English

genre

Memoir & Autobiography

publisher

Gallery Books

review 1: I was ready to hate Jessie James, perhaps I already did.This book was picked up at a yardsale a few years ago by my son in a bag full of books for $1, and I groaned and rolled my eyes and explained why I thought the choice was a bad one.My son reminded me that I'd loved Monster Garage, and really, what information could the media be depended upon to truthfully provide?It took me a few years, but I finally relented and read the book.What I found was some very smart writing and a glimpse into the world of Jessie James. I'm sure you can guess, it was the cheating on Sandra I could not comprehend, and his explanation was flimsy at best. He may have put in one sentence about how it didn't MEAN anything. It? Really? I believe multiple girls came forward, but that was prob. all m... moreedia I guess?The following relationship with Kat von d didn't garner a mention. Wow. How insulting that must have been! While it is clear he held back on some experiences and underplayed some others, overall I think he did dig into some heart wrenching issues. Hopefully he became a better person for it. It is really hard to tell the truth of it, but the paparazzi sure dont think he improved any...and I don't either.
review 2: Is Jesse James a sympathetic character? yes. Are his marriage troubles his own doing? Yes. Does he say as much in the book? Yes. Is this a full, factual accounting of his life? No, it is as he remembers it and with his own bias. He does take responsibility for how things have turned out and clearly he positions himself as sympathetic. But there does seem to be a core of truth to the story he tells.Regardless whether you love him or hate him, believe or doubt his version of events, it does make for an interesting read. less

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