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Apunta't a LibraryThing per saber si aquest llibre et pot agradar. No hi ha cap discussió a Converses sobre aquesta obra. Tom Wilson is a Canadian musician. He is a member of Blackie and the Rodeo Kings, This is his memoir. A lot of the book focuses on finding out, in his 50s, that he was adopted, and discovering his true roots. However, the book also spends much time on the music industry in Canada, and in particular, Tom's life as a musician, including his struggles with subsance abuse. As a fan of Junkhouse, the sex and drug-fuelled exploits of guitarist Tom Wilson were not unexpected. What was a revelation though, was the cause of the pain behind all that self-destructive behaviour. In Beautiful Scars, Wilson details a life plagued by a constant feeling of being an outsider and not knowing where he belonged. It is heartbreaking that it was not until his mid 50s that he experienced the liberating feeling of finally knowing the truth about his Mohawk roots and finding the place where he belongs. If you weren’t already a fan, you will be after reading this. Full disclosure: I received a free copy of this book from the publisher through a Goodreads giveaway. As well, while I had heard of Tom Wilson before, I was not particularly familiar with him or his music. This is an evocative book about family secrets, racism, identity, music, and sobriety. Make no mistake, this is a shorter book, but it packs a punch. Tom Wilson deals with a lot — and shares a lot, with a level of intimacy and honesty that is so compelling. Would definitely recommend, especially to fans of Tom Wilson. Tom Wilson is best known for his music in Junkhouse and Blackie and the Rodeo Kings. "Beautiful Scars" is the story about his journey to eventually finding out where he came from and who he is. I enjoy memoirs and I enjoyed this one and Wilson certainly has led a colourful life (sometimes heartbreaking) that keeps the reader engaged until the end. Sense ressenyes | afegeix-hi una ressenya
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"I'm scared and scarred but I've survived" Tom Wilson was raised in the rough-and-tumble world of Hamilton--Steeltown-- in the company of World War II vets, factory workers, fall-guy wrestlers and the deeply guarded secrets kept by his parents, Bunny and George. For decades Tom carved out a life for himself in shadows. He built an international music career and became a father, he battled demons and addiction, and he waited, hoping for the lies to cease and the truth to emerge. It would. And when it did, it would sweep up the St. Lawrence River to the Mohawk reserves of Quebec, on to the heights of the Manhattan skyline. With a rare gift for storytelling and an astonishing story to tell, Tom writes with unflinching honesty and extraordinary compassion about his search for the truth. It's a story about scars, about the ones that hurt us, and the ones that make us who we are. From Beautiful Scars: Even as a kid my existence as the son of Bunny and George Wilson seemed far-fetched to me. When I went over it in my head, none of it added up. The other kids on East 36th Street in Hamilton used to tell me stories of their mothers being pregnant and their newborn siblings coming home from the hospital. Nobody ever talked about Bunny's and my return from the hospital. In my mind my birth was like the nativity, only with gnarly dogs and dirty snow and a chipped picket fence and old blind people with short tempers and dim lights, ashtrays full of Export Plain cigarette butts and bottles of rum. Once, when I was about four, I asked Bunny, "How come I don't look anything like you and George? How come you are old and the other moms are young?" "There are secrets I know about you that I'll take to my grave," she responded. And that pretty well finished that. Bunny built up a wall to protect her secrets, and as a result I built a wall to protect myself. No s'han trobat descripcions de biblioteca. |
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Wilson is courageous for telling his story. He is honest and unflinching as he talks about his experiences in alcohol and drugs, and clear-eyed yet compassionate about Bunny and George, who did what they could for him within their abilities.
CanRock fans are treated to cameos from musicians such as Colin Cripps, Stephen Fearing, and Fred Eaglesmith, but the overriding focus is on Wilson’s family and his non-music experiences. There are tales of addiction and rehab, but also tales of joy about having his kids. His love for them leaps off the page.
I would recommend this if you are a fan of Tom Wilson’s, but even if you have more of a nodding acquaintance with his work (as I do), this is still a moving and worthwhile read. ( )