The Storyteller

I appreciate this book for how authentically Dave Grohl opens up about his life. His reflections on creativity, passion, and overcoming challenges with Nirvana and Foo Fighters feel surprisingly relatable, especially in the context of my own personal journey. Recent events in Grohl's life remind us that we all make human errors in judgment, and it's important not to judge or dehumanize those in the public eye. Celebrities, just like the rest of us, are on their own journeys, facing struggles and moments of self-discovery.

Grohl’s stories highlight the importance of staying true to yourself and learning from both success… show more.

I love this book because it’s the life story of a man who came to understand how the world works and how to find his place in it from the unlikely perspective of a rock star. In reading about a young musician who dropped out of high school and toured the country, I felt my own “safe” trajectory challenged. 

The author became a member of the most famous rock band in the country, only to experience the suicide of its lead singer, his friend. He inspired me with the life lessons he took from this tragedy and from multiple other… show more.

If you've ever been to a Foo Fighters gig, you already know Dave Grohl can tell a story. In The Storyteller, he has you hooked on his every word for hours as he explains why earning $15 a day in Nirvana made him feel "rich beyond my wildest dreams," how he's remained frugal, and always looking forward, never back.

There are wild stories of ghosts, UFOs, and rabid dogs, alongside becoming BFFs with Sir Paul McCartney and playing a gig for President Obama at the White House. Above all, you just want to keep hearing one more story from… show more.

I guess this was the year for reading books by musicians- lol. Dave Grohl is the drummer/lead singer for the Foo Fighters, and this book is packed full of great stories from his days with that band.

There are also stories from earlier in his life when he was the drummer for Nirvana in Seattle. Dave comes across as someone you'd enjoy hanging out with and a pretty nice guy to boot. In addition to his musical career, the book explores his strained father-son relationship and his great relationship with his mother. Is there something about musicians and their fathers?… show more.

Before he was part of Nirvana or Foo Fighters, Dave Grohl was a kid frenetically banging drum sticks on pillows, playing along with his favorite records. He eventually saved up for a drum kit and his one and only drum lesson, in which he learned that he had been holding the sticks backward. From humble beginnings, Dave stayed remarkably humble and appreciative of the twists and turns of his musical career. Reading the book feels like you are sitting down with him backstage, sharing a beer as he shares highlights of his life with candor and humor.