Alice Cooper, Golf Monster: A Rock 'n' Roller's Life and 12 Steps to Becoming a Golf Addict |  | Author: Alice Cooper
Publisher: Three Rivers Press
Category: Book
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Media: Paperback
Pages: 272
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Dimensions (in): 8 x 5.2 x 0.9
ISBN: 0307382915
Dewey Decimal Number: 790
EAN: 9780307382917
ASIN: 0307382915
Publication Date: May 27, 2008
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Product Description
Wretched excess, rock stardom, and golf—from the man who invented shock rock
In this tell-all memoir, Alice Cooper speaks candidly about his life and career, including all the years of rock ’n’ roll history he’s been a part of, the addictions he faced, and the surprising ways he found redemption.
From a childhood spent as a minister’s son worshiping baseball and rock ’n’ roll; to days on the road with his band, working to make a name for themselves; to stardom and the insanity that came with it, including a quart-of-whiskey-a-day habit; to drying out at a sanitarium back in the late ’70s, Alice Cooper paints a rich and rockin’ portrait of his life and his battle against addiction—fought by getting up daily at 7 a.m. to play 36 holes of golf.
Alice tells hilarious, touching, and sometimes astounding stories about Led Zeppelin and the Doors, George Burns and Groucho Marx, John Daly and Tiger Woods . . . everyone is here from Dalí to Elvis to Arnold Palmer.
Alice Cooper, Golf Monster is the incredible story of someone who rose through the rock ’n’ roll ranks releasing platinum albums and selling out arenas with his legendary act—all while becoming one of the best celebrity golfers around.
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 Alice, your the best January 31, 2010
Joseph H. Sampson (HAVERHILL, MA, US)
If your a fan of Alice Cooper (like I am) this Is the book to read. His hole life story. I know he loved golf and Music but had know idea how much. read it you'll Love it.
Great book for fans, Good book for any reader. January 21, 2010
Golf Monster (New York)
This book was a great read. I am an Alice Cooper fan, and an avid Golfer which is why I found the book so good. Alice's stories about his rise to stardom and his experiences overcoming his alcohol adiction are really interesting and keep you turning the pages. Anyone would like the book, even if you're not a big fan because the stories are interesting, and the golf sections could be applied to whatever your hobby may be.
A Lot of Rock N' Roll History...And A Lot Of Golf April 13, 2009
David Foreman (Fort Wayne, Indiana)
I've never been into football. Nevertheless, I really like the TV show "Friday Night Lights," even during the football scenes. It's all about football, and yet, it's all about people.
I have a similar like for "Alice Cooper, Golf Monster."
I don't golf. I would tend to agree with Mark Twain when he said, "Golf is a good walk spoiled." But even though ACGM is filled with lots and lots of talk about golf, and a good swing, it manages to remain interesting. Yes, it's about golf, but it's still about Alice. There are stories about Elvis, Donavan, Groucho Marx, Zappa, and dozens of others.
I've always liked the music of Alice Cooper. When I learned, years ago, of his Christianity, I felt like a brother had come home. No, I've never met the man, but somehow, I feel a connection. Silly, maybe, but I do. (I've seen him once in concert, and can't wait for him to return to Fort Wayne, IN.)
So, reading this book was, to me, like listening to an old friend. The stories, the insights, the drama, and the humor; they're all there. Occasionally, I find his theology a little too religious for my tastes, but I'm big on "agree to disagree."
If you enjoy golf, or rock-n-roll, you find this a very interesting read. If you hate golf, or rock-n-roll, you will still find this an interesting read. Addiction. Redemption. The return of the prodigal. Timeless themes as seen through the mascara-laden eyes of rock legend.
PS. My wife also liked it.
 Great Book February 11, 2009
A. McNeilly (Taylor, MI USA)
After reading this book I gave my mid-70's parents a copy for Christmas. They both loved it! Neither are golfers but they still enjoyed the stories Alice had about many of the celebrities he met throughout the year. They also seemed to warm up to Alice. I had to remind them both how they would chastise me as a teenager for being such a big fan of his.
I love it.
my review February 10, 2009
J. Barker (Gilbert,AZ)
I enjoyed this book, my only gripe is he talks too much about golf not enough about Alice. Also I hate "autobiographies" that are in actually ghostwritten because they just sound fake to me. Other than that this is an excellent read and I suggest it for any fan of Alice Cooper.
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