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Jul 31, 2015librarylizzard rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
This was a fantastic recording, as it's read by Patti Smith. Her inflections and strange pronunciations were a bit annoying at first, but hey, she's the real deal and it's her life and experiences being talked about. Not only did I learn a ton about her and her odd relationship with Robert Mapplethorpe, I felt like I was there and experiencing NYC in the late 60s. Sure, it's no groundbreaking literary achievement (as many reviews point out), but it is Patti talking about Patti, and it feels genuine. I would suggest this to anyone who wants to learn more about the artsy scene of Andy Warhol, the Chelsea Hotel, and the freer, unmoored existence that was possible during that time.