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| Edition Language: | English |
Spike Pitt
Kindle Edition | Pages: 193 pages Rating: 4.03 | 75 Users | 7 Reviews
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| Title | : | Skinhead... The Life I Chose: Memoirs of a Real Skin |
| Author | : | Spike Pitt |
| Book Format | : | Kindle Edition |
| Book Edition | : | Anniversary Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 193 pages |
| Published | : | December 18th 2014 by Spike Pitt |
| Categories | : | Nonfiction. Music. Autobiography. Memoir. Punk. Politics. European Literature. British Literature |
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This is a true account of the skinhead cult, told by a man who was really there and still is. It is NOT about Nazism, or Neo-Nazism, and definitely not about politics; it is the story of how the ebullience of youth can be corrupted and misinterpreted by propaganda and the media.Warning
This story contains a lot of strong language, British slang and outspoken opinions that may be offensive to some; it is nevertheless the truth.
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Ratings: 4.03 From 75 Users | 7 ReviewsCriticism About Books Skinhead... The Life I Chose: Memoirs of a Real Skin
A lesson in Skinhead culture with memoir type tales that will have you smiling and thinking 'Ouch' at the same time. This story has a great balance of humour and harsh reality, and the clever ending left me with a warm fuzzy feeling that I wasn't expecting.This story is written honestly with no regrets. I recommend the read to all those around at the time and to the teenage audience of today who might learn something about braces and stop walking around with their trousers around their knees
I enjoyed reading this book & some of it fits pretty well with some of my early memories.I remember from my school years the rise of the punks & the battles with the punks and the skins.Its great to read a book that doesn't try to be something its not & I found this book entertaining & enjoyable.
Felt like it was the same story over and over; drink, fight, cops come and either go to jail, get off, or get away. I was hoping for something more out of this book other than a recollection of fights. I considered not continuing a few times because the material was so repetitive but I push on hoping for more and was left disappointed.
I have never been a skinhead but have always been intrigued about this group. I have people I know who have been skinheads although they sometimes appear aloof when they knew I am Mod at heart.Spike went below the surface and gave me a view from all angles. Very much the good the bad and the ugly and was very enjoyable. I hope you weren't one of those Skins who chased me through Lilywhites in Oxford Street circa 1980 though Spike lol.Great book and loved that Spike put his heart and soul in to
A voice that needs to be heard. The truth about a long-established British cult that has been much misinterpreted, misunderstood and maligned. Well worth a read.
My review is already posted. A conflict of accounts they say, but I only had one account. This was my review - A lesson in Skinhead culture with memoir type tales that will have you smiling and thinking 'Ouch' at the same time. This story has a great balance of humour and harsh reality, and the clever ending left me with a warm fuzzy feeling that I wasn't expecting.This story is written honestly with no regrets.I recommend the read to all those around at the time and to the teenage audience of
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