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Overview

Chrissie Hynde, the leader of the Pretenders, gives us her story. One of the most widely imitated figures in rock: unflappable, vulnerable yet tough, and a groundbreaking songwriter and performer is catapulted into instant stardom through her work with the Pretenders. Chrissie tells of her life openly, with an unmistakable voice, ringing with fearless emotional honesty, a razor-sharp wit, and an enduring belief in the power of rock'n'roll.

Reviews

"Heartfelt and beautifully written." —The Huffington Post, on the English-language edition

"Snaps with wit. . . . Reveals an extremely rare and brave character." —New York Daily News, on the English-language edition

"Sharp. . . . Moving. . . . Restless and emphatic." —The Wall Street Journal, on the English-language edition

"Hynde is an irresistible, unapologetic storyteller." —USA Today, on the English-language edition

"A love letter to rock 'n' roll. . . . Honest and distinctive. . . . [Reckless] gives an accurate sense of what it's like to sit down with Chrissie Hynde. . . . Acerbic, clever, confrontational." —The New York Times Book Review, on the English-language edition

Author Biography

Chrissie Hynde is an American musician best known as a founding member of the rock band the Pretenders. She has also released a number of hits with other musicians. The Pretenders were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2005.