by Deryck Whibley
Published
October 8, 2024
Pages
272 pages
Language
English
Publisher
Gallery Books
Kindle
$14.99
Hardcover
$26.09
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$0.00
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This candid memoir of music, fame, and endurance from Deryck Whibley, lead singer of Sum 41, follows his rise from a punk kid to an international star. From his earliest days growing up in Canada, Deryck Whibley was a punk who loved music and couldn’t wait to achieve something bigger and better than the humble path that lay before him. Whibley was raised by a single mom and their small family constantly moved from place to place, so he was used to being the new kid, starting fights (or finishing them), and connecting with people who shared his sensibility for chaotic fun and loud music.
Sum 41 was born of a group of friends who loved to jam, shared a DIY ethos, and were determined to be rock stars one day. Walking Disaster is Whibley’s story, but it is also the untold story of Sum 41. Whibley takes you backstage, into the recording booth, and through the highest highs and lowest lows of the band whose story is inextricably woven with his own.
With his insightful, earnest, and genuine voice, Whibley gets real about fame, fortune, and the music industry. Detailing everything from winning at the MTV Video Music Awards and being nominated for a Grammy to revisiting his high-profile relationships and friendships, contending with invasive paparazzi, and suffering from health issues that brought him to the brink, Whibley offers a forthright and unforgettable memoir.
In "Walking Disaster: My Life Through Heaven and Hell," the author invites readers into an emotionally charged narrative that examines the depths of personal struggle and the heights of redemption. The memoir takes you on an intimate journey that traverses the extreme lows of life's darkest moments to the euphoric highs of spiritual awakening. With a raw and captivating voice, the story embodies resilience and transformation.
This work promises not just a tale of survival, but a testament to the human spirit's enduring power.
Resilience can lead to profound spiritual growth when faced with life's most challenging obstacles. True healing requires a deep confrontation with one's past and an open heart for redemption. Self-discovery and transformation often come through trials and tribulations revealing inner strength.
Journey through an unfiltered narrative of struggle and renewal as "Walking Disaster" explores a life that spans tumultuous experiences and profound personal growth. This memoir unveils the author's raw courageous story of facing one's demons and emerging victorious. Themes of redemption weave seamlessly through each chapter offering hope and inspiration.
The narrative is layered with moments of despair yet it remains steadfast in showcasing the author’s journey toward self-realization and peace. Life in all its complexity is captured within the pages prompting introspection and empathy from every reader. Readers will find themselves gripped by a story that encounters the darkest aspects of the human condition only to arrive at a place of light and understanding.
The book uniquely combines raw emotion with eloquent storytelling creating a narrative that resonates deeply with readers Its honesty and vulnerability offer a rare window into the process of confronting and overcoming life's adversities Walking Disaster" stands out with its universal message of hope illustrating that even the most fractured souls can find healing and redemption.
166804501X
978-1668045015
6 x 1 x 9 inches
2.31 pounds