Book: Cherie Currie 'Neon Angel: A Memoir of a Runaway' (2010)

I really like this book. Cherie Currie, former lead singer of groundbreaking all-girl rock band The Runaways (whose founding and best-known member was the illustrious Joan Jett), has lived an extraordinary and varied life (from valley girl to underage rock star, film actress to nonfunctional drug addict, teen counselor to world-renowned chainsaw carver...), and her memoir spares none of the gritty details. It's a bit of a harrowing read, owing to the mind-boggling amount of illicit substances consumed, the heartless exploitation of talented young girls, and the sheer number of terrifying situations Ms. Currie managed to get herself into. It's also fairly amazing (and inspiring) to know how she lived through it all, reinventing herself over and over again, and continues to be a gifted, creative, and exceptionally strong lady. The quality of writing leaves a little to be desired, but I've seen worse, and the quality of content is more than satisfying.

Check out her website to see photos of her lovely and unique art.