Reckless: My Life as a Pretender
Memoir by Chrissie Hynde
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Reckless: My Life as a Pretender is a memoir by the American musician Chrissie Hynde, a member of the rock band The Pretenders. The book was published on September 8, 2015 by Doubleday, New York and London.[1] In it, Hynde documents her childhood and youth in the Midwest, the founding of The Pretenders, life on the road and interactions with other musicians.
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| Author | Chrissie Hynde |
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| Language | English |
| Genre | Memoir |
| Publisher | Doubleday |
| Publication date | 2015 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Pages | 312 |
| ISBN | 978-0-385-54061-2 |
Critical reception
Alan Light of The New York Times reviewed the book on November 20, 2015, describing Hynde's journey in the rock world as a rough ride with few regrets. He notes that Reckless was written without a co-author and describes her writing style as clever, humorous and confrontational. [2] The Guardian also reviewed the book, describing Hynde's lifestyle as androgynous, rebellious and fierce.[3] The Washington Post also reviewed the book, stating that it lacks the charm and exquisiteness of other recent musician's memoirs, yet it "out-rocks them all."[1] The book was also reviewed by the Boston Globe,[4] Los Angeles Times,[5] The Independent[6] and others.
Hynde was interviewed about the book by Emily Maitlis on the Andrew Marr Show on December 13, 2015.[7]