by Jesse James
First published 2011
Jesse James grew up in a house where violence was normal and his father was a constant source of pain. As a teenager, he stole cars and ended up in juvenile detention. Later he worked as a bodyguard for rock bands, using his fists when trouble started. He drank too much and got into bar fights regularly. Despite this chaos, he built a business empire through his own determination and skill. His marriages brought both joy and devastating heartbreak. Fame turned his life into a circus of photographers and reporters following his every move. Eventually he went to rehab and began to face the damage from his past. Jesse emerges as a man who refuses to quit despite his mistakes and addictions.
Genres: biography, addiction, 20th-century, american, biographical-fiction, 21st-century
Vibes: dark, emotional, fast-paced, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: redemption-arc, second-chance
Period: 20th-Century, 21st-Century
368 pages · Hardcover · Gallery Books
Content warnings: abuse, addiction, violence