You might be apalled by the low rating, but I only managed 1/3 of the book before he turned too crazy. It's a rollercoaster ride, and you might not enjoy the fare. Some month later I read the happy ending. I don't know how much is true, probably everything. Anthony to this day talks with a lisp, which I suppose he doesn't mention in the book. He's true to himself, to his music. He also mentions being part Native American. I do recommend the book, but it could do weird things to you. If you grew up in California maybe it won't be of much interest, and could even bore you. Me, I come from middle-class suburbs in Botkyrka, Sweden. I haven't had it easy and I haven't had it hard either. I actually met a crazy californian dude a month ago, and he reminded me of Anthony. For those not in the know, just a century ago, California, and even the whole westcoast in USA, belonged to Mexico - they were protecting us. A lot has been said of how the indigenous people in the Americas have been treated, but you just have to listen to Sinead O'Connors music, to see that white people also have problems. Everyone's in the struggle. In either case, if you've ever been addicted to a Red Hot Chili Peppers song, this might be of interest to you. Borrow a copy from your local library, you've got nothing to lose.