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In I'm with the Band, Southern California-based Des Barres chronicled her lustful liaisons with such rock legends as Mick Jagger, Jimmy Page and Keith Moon. This candid sequel, tracing her life since the 1970s, cannot surpass the first book's trashiness--few tales, true or fictional, do--but it is indisputably juicy, thanks to Des Barres's effervescence and no-holds-barred approa c h to celebrity gossip. She recalls a rough dozen years of marriage to singer-actor Michael Des Barres; tells of going into labor with their only child at the home of Frank Zappa; spends time with old cohorts Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith and admits she once fell for a woman, comedian Sandra Bernhard. Des Barres refuses to name names only in regard to a passionate one-year fling with a mega star referred to as "HIM." Some readers may skim over the "cosmic" insights, most will sympathize with the plight of her emotionally troubled son and many will welcome the return of this irrepressible, unflaggingly optimistic writer. Author tour.
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 "Indisputably juicy." —Publishers Weekly

"It reads like a novel . . . a chatty, entertaining account . . . funny and fearless. . . . Certainly now, as a late bloomer chronicling the collapse of a rock-and-roll life style as vigorously as she described its heyday, Pamela Des Barres is having the last laugh.”  —Janet Maslin, The New York Times Book Review

“Bursting with candor and bittersweet warmth.”  —Rolling Stone

"Rock's groupie supreme . . . offers new insights into the particulars of the sexual engine that drives rock, this time from the wiser perspective of a mature Miss Pamela. Ms. Des Barres's decision to tell her story is an act of liberation in today’s post-feminist terms. . . . There's still much to learn from Ms. Des Barres about the rock world's hidden history and its groundings in desire."  —The New York Times

"She charms me every time she refuses to regret. And she regrets nothing."  —Los Angeles Times

Dishy and readable—[Des Barres'] writing style is always chatty, witty, and conversational."  —The Austin Chronicle blog Earache!

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Product Details Hardcover: 304 pages Publisher: William Morrow & Co; 1st edition (November 1992) Language: English ISBN-10: 0688091490 ISBN-13: 978-0688091491 Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.2 x 1.2 inches Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #347,819 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 17 of 18 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Why is this book out of print?, December 28, 2000 By  "jaya163" (PA) - See all my reviews I just read this book, having recently won a copy on eBay. What a shame it is no longer in print; much as I loved I'm With the Band, I enjoyed this well-written sequel even more for its incisive, introspective look at evolving as a person and learning to make peace with the past. To all the hypocrites who condemn Pamela Des Barres as an immoral bimbo, I say, we've all had incidents in our past, sexual and otherwise, that we are not necessarily proud of or would have done differently had we been older and wiser. Des Barres was extremely brave to chronicle her failing marriage, becoming a mother, death of her father, search for spirituality, and learning to see her own shortcomings-codependency and avoidance of confrontation at any cost-with brutal honesty as well as a sense of humor and optimism. Details of Des Barres' Hollywood lifestle, such as being friends with such celebrities as the Zappa family and many others, also makes this book a fascinating read. However, what really hit home for me were the universal experiences that every human being goes through: the journey of finding one's sense of self-worth and purpose, learning to work through life's pain and setbacks to be strong and change for the better (always easier said than done!),and learning to find joy in every moment of every day. Pamela Des Barres, with her hard-won inner strength, sweet nature and spirit of adventure, is truly an inspiration. 10 of 11 people found the following review helpful: 4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book!!, July 9, 1999 By A Customer Miss Pamela shows that she has come of age in several different ways with this autobiographical sequel to I'm With The Band. Her marriage to Michael Des Barres, the birth of their son Nicholas, and her daily struggles with career, marriage, and friends make this a most intresting read. Illuminated with her constant quests for truth in her spirituality, this is much more than a "groupie tells all" sequel. She is at once eager and vulnerable, wise-cracking and humble. I'm waiting for part 3!! 7 of 8 people found the following review helpful: 4.0 out of 5 stars She's cute honest and insightful - this is an eye opener, April 10, 2006 By  kooky Kid "Bookfiend1818" (east coast) - See all my reviews C'mon- she's not a PHD candidate at some university- this is not critical literature- it's just her rock and roll story. I found it very telling that she lived for so many years as a codependant housewife in a dysfunctional high profile relationship. A very intriging follow up to her first book. I like her and I liked the book, (as well as I'm with the Band.)The two books are an eye opener to just how macho and swaggering the rockers of old really are. Why begrudge Pamela?		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars Good Read. Fun read--I grew up during the 60's fun to look back on the people and the times. Published 6 days ago by cloudpuppy 3.0 out of 5 stars Perfect wife Today Pam is 61 yrs old and her son is 31yrs old. She is still active and is still writing. This is part 2 of her story and was published in 1992. Read more Published 1 month ago by Bette B. Prater 5.0 out of 5 stars The Groupie Grows Up but Her Life is Still Fascinating! This, just like "I'm with the Band" is a must read for any rock and roll fan, especially women! This rock and roll muse rolls up her sleeves once again and details life after the... Read more Published 6 months ago by Poet 5.0 out of 5 stars All that...and so much more! I just finished this book...it is my favorite of hers. After getting to know her and her style of writing in her other wonderful books, this one takes you deeper into her... Read more Published 6 months ago by Frenchpetal 5.0 out of 5 stars Another Winner For Pamela! This book was totally on track! I smiled, laughed, cried & was overjoyed with what Pamela went through during this time in her life. Read more Published 12 months ago by Miss Dark 4.0 out of 5 stars Very entertaining This book is very entertaining. I wasn't sure what to expect, but Ms. Des Barres knows how to make it very interesting. I would recommend this book. Published 13 months ago by That KY Girl 5.0 out of 5 stars I couldnt put the book down I strongly urge all women to buy this book, I couldnt put it down. Pamela is so bravely honest about her life and writes as if your talking to your best friend one on one. Read more Published 14 months ago by Deborah M. Buchanan 4.0 out of 5 stars Insightful While thoroughly enjoying her first tale, Pamela's second offering was more insightful and at times, more than a little sad. Read more Published 14 months ago by M. Bennett 5.0 out of 5 stars A Fun, Fun, Fun Read!! What a great read!! I loved every page of this book!! Pamela writes so honestly and shares so much personal stuff in a way that boggles my mind. Read more Published 14 months ago by Leigh H. Buck 5.0 out of 5 stars Fun, intriguing, well written and rockin' I loved this book!! What an interesting follow up to her first book. Pamela Des Barres has the most enticing writing style - like you're dishing with a good friend and hanging... Read more Published 15 months ago by Karen A. Millman Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 304 pages
• Publisher: William Morrow & Co; 1st edition (November 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0688091490
• ISBN-13: 978-0688091491
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #347,819 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Why is this book out of print?, December 28, 2000

By	"jaya163" (PA) - See all my reviews

I just read this book, having recently won a copy on eBay. What a shame it is no longer in print; much as I loved I'm With the Band, I enjoyed this well-written sequel even more for its incisive, introspective look at evolving as a person and learning to make peace with the past. To all the hypocrites who condemn Pamela Des Barres as an immoral bimbo, I say, we've all had incidents in our past, sexual and otherwise, that we are not necessarily proud of or would have done differently had we been older and wiser. Des Barres was extremely brave to chronicle her failing marriage, becoming a mother, death of her father, search for spirituality, and learning to see her own shortcomings-codependency and avoidance of confrontation at any cost-with brutal honesty as well as a sense of humor and optimism. Details of Des Barres' Hollywood lifestle, such as being friends with such celebrities as the Zappa family and many others, also makes this book a fascinating read. However, what really hit home for me were the universal experiences that every human being goes through: the journey of finding one's sense of self-worth and purpose, learning to work through life's pain and setbacks to be strong and change for the better (always easier said than done!),and learning to find joy in every moment of every day. Pamela Des Barres, with her hard-won inner strength, sweet nature and spirit of adventure, is truly an inspiration.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book!!, July 9, 1999

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Miss Pamela shows that she has come of age in several different ways with this autobiographical sequel to I'm With The Band. Her marriage to Michael Des Barres, the birth of their son Nicholas, and her daily struggles with career, marriage, and friends make this a most intresting read. Illuminated with her constant quests for truth in her spirituality, this is much more than a "groupie tells all" sequel. She is at once eager and vulnerable, wise-cracking and humble. I'm waiting for part 3!!

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars She's cute honest and insightful - this is an eye opener, April 10, 2006

By	kooky Kid "Bookfiend1818" (east coast) - See all my reviews

C'mon- she's not a PHD candidate at some university- this is not critical literature- it's just her rock and roll story. I found it very telling that she lived for so many years as a codependant housewife in a dysfunctional high profile relationship. A very intriging follow up to her first book. I like her and I liked the book, (as well as I'm with the Band.)The two books are an eye opener to just how macho and swaggering the rockers of old really are. Why begrudge Pamela?