Acid for the Children: A Memoir

I studied memoir in college for 2 semesters and have read so many great ones, but I have to insist this for me is the absolute best one of all. Flea tapped into his literary background and with brutal and painful honesty has written a gorgeous book in the most unusual and enchanting style and prose, which has for me been transformative and eye opening. The book organized in chapters reflective of his jazz background that pull you in and spin you around within a beautiful poetic and often ugly and sad musical vortex. Great job Flea. I never expected Flea to be the masterful writer he has shown he is. Wow!

Great book, thanks!!!

Had a hard time with some of the chapters being so short but got used to it. Really great book with a lot of soul and feel. Enjoyed it

SUCH AN EYE-OPENING BOOK. SO EASY TO READ AND YOU FIND YOURSELF FEELING LIKE YOU ARE RIGHT THERE GETTING TO KNOW HIM. IT IS WRITTEN EXACTLY LIKE HIM SPEAKING. HE TELLS HIS TALES OF HIS LIFE BEING VERY OPEN AND FRANK ABOUT ALL THE THINGS HE DID THAT HE "SHOULDN'T" HAVE DONE AND HE IS VERY CLEAR ABOUT ADMONISHING OTHERS TO "NOT" DO WHAT HE DID, WHILE ADMITTING THE DRUGS FELT GOOD THO - AGAIN, THO, VERY FIRM AS TO "WHY" NO ONE SHOULD FOLLOW WHAT "HE" DID. HIS TRUE NATURE COMES THROUGH WHEN HE EXPLAINS HOW HURTING OTHER PEOPLE'S FEELINGS MADE HIM FEEL. IF YOU ARE A FAN OF RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS, YOU SHOULD READ THIS. IF YOU AREN'T NECESSARILY A FAN OR THEM OR OF "FLEA" YOU SHOULD STILL READ THIS. BOOK. IT'S A GOOD READ.

I loved this book, each chapter is filled with Flea's great sense of humour and intelligence. Loved the honest simplicity of his words to revive the craziest adventures and recreate the vibe and atmosphere of the 70's and 80's!! Total must read!

You think you know somebody, then you realize you don't know jack. Who'd have known this guy could spout out so much wisdom in between the myriad little bits about whacking off and getting obliterated on anything he could get his hands on? If you're reading this to get any insight on the life and times of RHCP, don't - there's none to be had here. It's all Flea, all the time. Flawed, searching, spiritual, goofy, pathetic, disappointing and completely human and relatable. Brutally honest. You go, Mike. God bless you brother.

Nearly 400 pages, but an easy and exciting read. At the end, I wanted 400 more.

I read this with my siblings for book club, and although I found Flea very poetic, the story dragged and we all struggled to finish it.

What a phenomenal insight into flea and the making of rhcp. A lifelong fan I truly appreciated the style of writing because it truly felt like flea was just talking to me. Telling me where he was what he was doing and it was a fun journey to say the least

I loved it! It's a bit chaotic at times, but much fun to read! I loved the short chapter format. I didn't want it to end! I hope he writes a part 2. I've loved this man since forever now I love him even more

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Loved this book. My 80 year old mother also read it and loved it. It's a book for everyone. Great honesty and writing from Flea. Can't wait for the next book from him.

Lo compre para un regalo y la persona esta encantada. Lo queria desde hace tiempo. Es la biografia del bajista Flea de RHCP y es una lectura bastante interesante.