Ridin' High, Livin' Free: Hell-Raising Motorcycle Stories

by Ralph Barger and Sonny Barger

Book Overview

An angel spreads his wings. . . . Sonny Barger is the number-one spokesman for the motorcycle experience. His New York Times bestseller, Hell's Angel, was an exhilarating history of his adventures... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 006000603X
• Release Date: April 2003
• Publisher: Harper Perennial
• Length: 277 Pages
• Weight: 0.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.0" x 0.7" x 5.3"

Customer Reviews

Laugh out loud at times

I love this book, half way through it and some made me cringe while others made me laugh out loud. Sonny did a good job with the stories he chose. To those that say some of the stories cant possibly be true - well for one thing how would anyone know ? And the other thing, so what ? In Sonny's own words and forward on the book he states clearly that some are fiction or not, and no one knows for sure. Lighten up and enjoy the reading !!!

One damn good read!

You'll not be able to put this one down! It's serious, it's saddness but most of it is hilarious! Sonny did a great one Here!! If you love the biker lifestyle buy it! It's one damn good read!!

A great, fun book to read...Well recommended!

What a blast! Some of the stories are a little long in the tooth, but, like the preface says, who cares??? As long as they're entertaining, which most of them are. A few are outright boring, but the gems more than make up for them. Nice short stories, so you can leave it and pick it up as you wish. Well recommended!

You'll laugh, you'll cry and then you'll ride

Let's face it.... Most of us ride a motorcycle for a variety of reasons. One of them being to live out the fantasy of the outlaw biker. Sonny is the real deal and so are these stories. After you read each of them, you can close your eyes and just for a moment be transported in time to another place. This book is about all of us who seek the freedom of the road. It will give you a sense of just how special our little fraternity of "The Biker Life" is. You will come to know and identify with all of these characters and their lives.I bought this at a book signing out here in Westwood Village, CA. What a thrill to meet Sonny and have him sign my book. The big surprise to me was that he actually talked with me for some time. We talked about his books, his life and his regrets. When you hear him talk, it creates a mixture of fear and fascination with in your own mind. Although most of us will probably never become an official HA, this book brings the experience right into your own living room."Ridin' High and Livin' Free" It's a beautiful thing.

Couldn't Put it Down!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This collection of stories from the most famous 1%'er is a must read!!! Everyone who rides for the sense of freedom and escape it provides, will enjoy each and every chapter in this book. Simple stories speak columes of what riding free is all about. For those who are dreaming of riding, make sure this is your first stop in researching the idea. From the hilarious to the humbling, this book is meaningful and well written. Thanks Sonny for another great contribution!