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Idol Truth

A Memoir

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Idol Truth

By: Leif Garrett, Chris Epting
Narrated by: Roger Wayne
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About this listen

Former teen idol Leif Garrett bares his soul for the first time ever, revealing his deepest secrets about the extraordinary highs and devastating lows he has survived over the years.

He was a hardworking child actor in the early 1970s, appearing on dozens of popular films and TV programs. Then he was offered a chance to make a record and "Leif Garrett, teen idol" was born. Millions of teenage girls all over the world covered their walls with his picture. His face adorned hundreds of international magazine covers as he became one of the biggest and most desired heartthrobs in history. There were jet-setting tours, TV specials, and hit records, along with an endless supply of beautiful women, alcohol, and ultimately, the drugs that sent this shooting star into the darkest depths of addiction. Idol Truth is a harrowing survivor's story as well as a charmed tale filled with compelling pop culture characters - from Michael Jackson and Brooke Shields to John Belushi, Freddie Mercury, and many more. It's the first time ever that Leif Garrett has come clean about his life, revealing all the details of his spectacular journey.

©2019 Leif Garrett with Chris Epting (P)2020 Tantor Entertainment & Celebrities Celebrity Memoir Heartfelt

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What a story. Any stage mum out there should listen to this book. And know what you don’t do. A very honest account of his life. The good the bad and the downright ugly

Leif

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I have loved Leif since I was 11 years old and I am 56 now he has been through so much in his life and I wish him all the best for the future I have read this book twice and listened to it on Audible once so far

Great read

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Loved this, had no clue it was not him singing. "I was made for Dancing" was a big song for a very young me.
Yet, it was Leif who sold the dream to the audience, and the audience loved him. Very good book.

The honesty.

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I loved the whole book. I adored Leif when I was a young girl. It was amazing to listen to his life and how he's overcome so much. it truly highlighted how vulnerable young stars were and probably still are. The fact that he can look back on how he was manipulated and used by his family, friends and the music business, without blame shows what a nice person he is. I'm so pleased he has come out the other side alive and well. An interesting life with a happy ending. 🙂

what an amazing man.

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