Freedom: Credos from the Road
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| Rating | : | 4.94 (729 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0060532564 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 212 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-01-10 |
| Language | : | English |
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There are few men who are as quintessentially American as Sonny Barger. Whether he is regarded as a leader, a rebel, a revolutionary, a criminal, or a soldier, Sonny's outlook has been influenced not just by school but by the military, prison, and his experiences riding with the world's most notorious motorcycle club. Yet the element that he finds most important, most sacred, most American, is freedom.In Freedom, Sonny articulates many of the principles he employs in his own life. He is patriotic—a veteran who love
As might be expected, Miss Manners and Dale Carnegie are left in the dust (with precepts such as "screw fightin' fair") as the fiercely independent Barger rolls out his practical, mostly straight-arrow advice, beginning with a warning: "When you break new earth, you'll instantly be considered an outsider." His experiences in the military, prison and on the road have not only shaped Barger's personal philosophy, they serve as his primary metaphors, e.g., "Life is one long boot camp and only extreme and strenuous life experience can turn you into the complete soldier." In addition to tips on confronting bullies, Barger covers everything from survival skills and self-reliance to teamwork and trust ("My friends are my family"). All rights reserved. . While many of Barger's 50 precepts are standard self-help fare, rudderless teens needing lessons in confidence, courage, honesty and individuality may find Barger more of a kindred spirit than, say, the Chick
A master mechanic who has owned and operated his own bike shops, he currently lives in Arizona, where he rides every day.. Ralph "Sonny" Barger is the author of Hell's Angel: The Life and Times of Sonny Barger and the Hell's Angels Motorcycle Club
Great Book Anonymous Great book, great philosophy and great principles! Strongly recommend this book.. jay said Five Stars. Great product great condition. "FREEDOM" according to Donna R. Parson. MY HUSBAND LOVED THIS BOOK AND ALREADY PASSED IT ON FOR HIS SON IN LAW TO ENJOY.