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HELLS ANGEL: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF SONNY BARGER AND THE HELLS ANGELS MOTORCYCLE CLUB DOWNLOAD FREE BOOK Sonny Barger | 288 pages | 08 Jul 2011 | HarperCollins Publishers Inc | 9780060937546 | English | New York, NY, United States Hell's Angel: The Life and Times of Sonny Barger and the Hell's Angels Motorcycle Club Readers also enjoyed. I read this book in one weekend, which means that it was captivating enough to keep me turning the pages, and the simplicity of the oral style didn't hold things up either. In after thought, I was right! I personally loved this book and thought it was very interesting to read, and would gladly recommend it to amyone. With the advent of Thompson's magazine and newspaper articles, as well as his pronounced book, the Hell's Angels, with Sonny Barger as their president and spokesman, were getting a lot of publicity, both good and bad. Jul 12, Erin rated it it was ok. FBI informant Anthony Tait plays a strong part in the following court case. That said, I read the book as a big fat joke, and appreciated that he did not make any money off of me. Mar 18, Mikelkpoet rated it it was amazing. Marek Publishers, I listened to the audio, and while I can't fault anything he This book is listed on GR with the main page genre of 'autobiography'. Barger features prominently in Hunter S. Ralph Barger, Jr. Learn how and why the Angels were formed from the charismatic Sonny Barger. You can Google to learn more about their myriad of patches. The book is a sort of modern outlaw story, no doubt comparable to anything the Hells Angel: The Life and Times of Sonny Barger and the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club West had to offer. Before I knew very little about them which I found interesting since back in high school, I was very interested in gangs and criminal life and kept looking up stuff just to learn more about it since the area I live in does have its characters who are either about that life or are in that life. Lists with This Book. The book is pretty much sexless too! Sonny Barger is a charismatic writer who keeps you glued to the pages with his wild adventures. The government and media fascination with the Hell's Angels was interesting. Angels Paperback Books. I will do business with them again. Best Selling in Nonfiction See all. The fact that the events are told from an Angel's point of view, and not just any Angel but Barger himself rather than that of a journalist or an FBI infiltrator, is one of the big assets of this autobiography. Good job by the Zimmerman twins who manage to remain invisible in their transcription of "the Chief's" story. But this is hardly surprising considering the fact that he is not only still a member in good standing, but as a former president of the Oakland chapter in their heyday and a living legend among his bros, he is practically THE spokesman for the club. Boiling it all down it seemed to be hundreds of men who can't handle the masses of alcohol and drugs they ingest. The Complete Hells Angel: The Life and Times of Sonny Barger and the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club Guide to Motorcycles. Save on Nonfiction Trending price is based on prices over last 90 days. Could have and should have been a lot better! Help Learn to edit Community portal Recent changes Upload file. Being a biker myself, it was a good read. It does shy away from much of the criminal element of the One-Percenter world and instead focuses on the heart and origin of outlaw Motorcycle Clubs. Los Angeles Paperback Books. He should of really juiced this up and gave even more sex and violence and given an insider's tour of what it's really like to live the "outlaw" biker lifestyle that he gripes about non-stop in the pages of the book. I have to admire that. I was interested when he talked about his cancer and about his women. This book is unpleasant in subject matter, narrative quality, structure, grammar, and everything else. This book is listed on GR Hells Angel: The Life and Times of Sonny Barger and the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club the main page genre of 'autobiography'. Sonny Barger June Learn how and when to remove this template message. Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in non-retail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. Marek Publishers, Recommend this book. You know the saying: There's no time like the present It's conveying information that I found interesting. The author did mention his 'early life' circumstances, but it done in a way of an explanation of how he ended up where he did. Finally, by the last 3rd of the book I found it interesting and not so juvenile. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Enviable in some respects, disgusting and deplorable in Hells Angel: The Life and Times of Sonny Barger and the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club. Mar 18, Mikelkpoet rated it it was amazing. Ratings and Reviews Write a review. Arrested on conspiracy charges. More Details Friend Reviews. Barger talks about the Hells Angel: The Life and Times of Sonny Barger and the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club history and his own with the violence completely unvarnished and for the most part unapologetic. Outlaw motorcycle clubs. This article includes a list of general referencesbut it remains largely unverified because it lacks sufficient corresponding inline citations. But, surprisingly, I found myself pretty engrossed throughout. Sure, while most of the gang are not perfect role models, they aren't cold blooded killers that our so The life and times of Sonny Barger was a fascinating book that started with Sonny's true adventures of him riding across the country to different book signings for another book that he has written. Sure, while most of the gang are not perfect role models, they aren't cold blooded killers that our society makes them out to be. To the book, well, it is just an exciting and detailed peek into the lives of men so free that we will likely never know how on the fringe of Jesus Christ Man! The Angels diverted on Highway 20, headed to Fort Bragg. Interesting lifestyle, these guys - definitely not relatable to me in any way, but still fascinating to learn about. Buy It Now. Most all the interesting characters from the book seem to end up dead through either drugs, bike accidents, or violence in some way. Not sure he should write any more books though. Albeit obviously biased written by the leader of the Hell's AngelsI admit that I knew zilch about them beforehand and now can say I know more than zilch, from the group's perspective. You can make up your own mind about him yourself [or summarily already have] but aside from ones own sense of right and wrong I personally find listening to his tale worth the read. Why did he rise to become leader of the Angels — not how, but why? Verified purchase: Yes Condition: Pre-owned. So, he either has hell of a memory, or my uncles were truly unforgettable. They do not come across as a sophisticated criminal organization, nor as an organization of sophisticated criminals. Good job by the Zimmerman twins who manage to remain invisible in their transcription of "the Chief's" story. I was one of those armed citizens, scared shitless but skilled with my hunting rifle. This is yet another book I grabbed in the discount section of Half Price Books while looking for nonfiction books my AP Lang students might enjoy. They were in search of drugs, however only weapons were found. That didn't feel completely accurate. Show creator Kurt Sutter spent time with Barger and other members of Hells Angels researching for the show, and acted opposite Barger in his scene. As he got his autographed copy, he casually brought up the family name and without any prompting, Sonny fondly recalled two of my uncles by their first names. Hell's Angel also chronicles the way the HAMC revolutionized the look of the Harley-Davidson motorcycle and built what has become a worldwide bike-riding fraternity, a beacon for freedom-seekers the world over. About Ralph Barger. It contained some interesting facts and even answered some of the questions I've always had. Got this book for free It was Boots Don Reeves who came across a patch and they decided to start riding together and forming their own chapter. Welcome back. I read this book in less than a week as I couldn't put it down. There were fights between chapters, namely over Hells Angel: The Life and Times of Sonny Barger and the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club correct Hell's Angels patch, but mostly conflicts arose with other motorcycle clubs like the Gypsy Jokers who were eventually driven out of California. Reading about Barger overcoming his cocaine habit among many others puts the nail in the coffin that there is nearly nothing in this world that Sonny Barger will be stopped by. You can Google to learn more about their myriad of patches. In addition to the many books and articles that have been written about Sonny Barger, he is also a writer himself, having published several books.