Life: by Keith Richard

Heralded as a once-in-a-generation memoir from a genuine rock legend, Keith Richards' Life rightly soared to the No. 1 spot on the Sunday Times bestseller list. The New York Times deems it "electrifying," while The Word calls it "a masterpiece." The Sunday Telegraph praises its "funny, poignant, brutally honest" portrayal, and the Sunday Times finds it "densely packed with incident... immensely readable." Indeed, as the Independent asserts, "Once you begin this, wild, wild horses couldn't drag you away."

As a founding member of the Rolling Stones, Keith Richards forged the iconic riffs, penned the unforgettable lyrics, and co-created the songs that ignited the world. Over four decades, he lived the quintessential rock and roll life, fearlessly taking chances, speaking his mind with characteristic bluntness, and making it all work in a way unprecedented before him. Now, finally, the man himself delivers the unvarnished story from the heart of the "crossfire hurricane."

In Life, Richards narrates his loves and losses with disarming candour, recounts the stratospheric heights of fame and success with a seasoned eye, and shares the endless, often unbelievable, stories that have cemented his enduring image as both an outlaw and a folk hero. Written in a voice that is uniquely and intimately his own, with the trademark honesty that has always been his hallmark, Keith Richards brings us what feels like the essential life story of our times.

The Evening Standard notes, "This is a good, gossipy read. But the best stuff is Keith on music. Check out his wonderful passage on Charlie Watt's drumming," highlighting the book's insightful musical reflections. Shortlist deems it "Dark, honest and gleefully indiscreet," while Classic Rock boldly declares, "Life may be the best rock star autobiography ever." The Catholic Herald finds it "A hilarious, ribald and often shocking tale told elegantly and with much candidness," and the Sunday Express S Magazine marvels at the very fact that "Keith is still alive to tell the story."

Life is a sprawling, captivating, and utterly absorbing memoir from a true icon. It's a warts-and-all account delivered with wit, wisdom, and a profound love for the music that has defined his existence. This is the definitive word from Keith Richards, and it's every bit as compelling and unforgettable as his legendary guitar riffs.