The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music

Grohl here writes about his childhood, his time as a struggling musician, his success with Nirvana and the Foo Fighters, and his adult life as a family man. Not a fan of Grohl’s music? That certainly isn’t required to enjoy this memoir, which gives listeners a glimpse of a music lover always ready for an adventure. Grohl comes across as a modest guy who has experienced great success and appreciates every minute of it; as a struggling musician who started touring and living in a van with bandmates hoping to earn enough for gas money to get to the next gig; as a man who worked hard and became a world-famous rock star. With support from his best friend (spoiler: it’s his mom), Grohl manages his fame admirably, with warmth and humor. Written by a natural storyteller, this self-narrated journey, with themes of family, music, and fun, is best experienced in audio format.