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The Resource Idol truth : a memoir, Leif Garrett with Chris Epting

Idol truth : a memoir, Leif Garrett with Chris Epting

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"Former teen idol Leif Garrett bares his soul for the first time ever, revealing his deepest secrets about the extraordinary highs and devastating lows he has survived over the years. He was a hardworking child actor in the early 1970s, appearing on dozens of popular films and TV programs. Then he was offered a chance to make a record and "Leif Garrett, teen idol" was born. Millions of teenage girls all over the world covered their walls with his picture. His face adorned hundreds of international magazine covers as he became one of the biggest and most desired heartthrobs in history. There were jet-setting tours, TV specials, and hit records, along with an endless supply of beautiful women, alcohol, and ultimately, the drugs that sent this shooting star into the darkest depths of addiction. Idol Truth is a harrowing survivor's story as well as a charmed tale filled with compelling pop culture characters--from Michael Jackson and Brooke Shields to John Belushi, Freddie Mercury, and many more. It's the first time ever that Leif Garrett has come clean about his life, revealing all the details of his spectacular journey."-- Amazon.com
Language
eng
Work
Publication
Extent
xiii, 284 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates
Contents
  • Introduction
  • Prologue
  • Before
  • During
  • After
  • Postscript
  • Afterword / by Chris Epting
Isbn
9781642932362
Instance
Label
Idol truth : a memoir
Title
Idol truth
Title remainder
a memoir
Statement of responsibility
Leif Garrett with Chris Epting
Creator
Contributor
Author
Subject
Genre
Language
eng
Summary
"Former teen idol Leif Garrett bares his soul for the first time ever, revealing his deepest secrets about the extraordinary highs and devastating lows he has survived over the years. He was a hardworking child actor in the early 1970s, appearing on dozens of popular films and TV programs. Then he was offered a chance to make a record and "Leif Garrett, teen idol" was born. Millions of teenage girls all over the world covered their walls with his picture. His face adorned hundreds of international magazine covers as he became one of the biggest and most desired heartthrobs in history. There were jet-setting tours, TV specials, and hit records, along with an endless supply of beautiful women, alcohol, and ultimately, the drugs that sent this shooting star into the darkest depths of addiction. Idol Truth is a harrowing survivor's story as well as a charmed tale filled with compelling pop culture characters--from Michael Jackson and Brooke Shields to John Belushi, Freddie Mercury, and many more. It's the first time ever that Leif Garrett has come clean about his life, revealing all the details of his spectacular journey."-- Amazon.com
Biography type
autobiography
Cataloging source
YDX
http://library.link/vocab/creatorDate
1961-
http://library.link/vocab/creatorName
Garrett, Leif
Dewey number
782.42164
Illustrations
  • illustrations
  • plates
Index
no index present
LC call number
ML420.G257
LC item number
A3 2019
Literary form
non fiction
http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorDate
1961-
http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorName
Epting, Chris
http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
  • Garrett, Leif
  • Entertainers
  • Singers
  • Actors
Label
Idol truth : a memoir, Leif Garrett with Chris Epting
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Publication
Copyright
Bar code
  • 31223131797384
  • 31223135055086
  • 31223135055102
  • 31223135055110
  • 31223135055128
  • 31223135055136
Carrier category
volume
Carrier category code
  • nc
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Content category
text
Content type code
  • txt
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
Introduction -- Prologue -- Before -- During -- After -- Postscript -- Afterword / by Chris Epting
Dimensions
24 cm
Extent
xiii, 284 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates
Isbn
9781642932362
Media category
unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • n
Other physical details
illustrations (some color)
System control number
(OCoLC)1085156642
Label
Idol truth : a memoir, Leif Garrett with Chris Epting
Publication
Copyright
Bar code
  • 31223131797384
  • 31223135055086
  • 31223135055102
  • 31223135055110
  • 31223135055128
  • 31223135055136
Carrier category
volume
Carrier category code
  • nc
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Content category
text
Content type code
  • txt
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
Introduction -- Prologue -- Before -- During -- After -- Postscript -- Afterword / by Chris Epting
Dimensions
24 cm
Extent
xiii, 284 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates
Isbn
9781642932362
Media category
unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • n
Other physical details
illustrations (some color)
System control number
(OCoLC)1085156642

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