Idol Truth: A Memoir

Leif Garrett · Chris Epting

Aug 2020 · Tantor Media Inc · Narrated by Roger Wayne

About this audiobook

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.

Ratings and reviews

One of the best books I've ever read. I could not put this book down !!! Leif Garrett has a very unique story and tells it so well.

A rare glimpse of Reg's life, and thoughts and feelings about it all. fairly honest too.

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About the author

Leif Garrett is is an American singer, actor, and television personality. He starred in over sixty hit television shows, such as The Waltons and Family. In the 1970s became a multi-gold and platinum recording artist and one of the biggest teen idols of all time, gracing magazine covers all over the world.

Chris Epting is an award-winning journalist and the author of over thirty books, including Change of Seasons, a memoir (with John Oates), Adrenalized (a memoir with Def Leppard's Phil Collen), and James Dean Died Here.

Roger Wayne hails from small-town Minnesota. He served in the Air Force as a broadcast journalist in South Korea before obtaining his BA in communications and journalism. Roger has recorded for video games, animation, and commercials, and he loves making books come to life. You can see what he's up to at rogerwayne.com.