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The Unknown Mongol
An autobiography written and lived by the author. From a child to the National President of one the most notorious Motorcycle clubs in history. The best book of its genre.Once you start it you won't be able to put it down.
272 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2010
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May 15, 2015
I've read a lot of books about 1% clubs, and this is one of the best non-fiction books like this I have ever read. The author lays out the highs and lows of the 1% lifestyle with uncommon honesty and vulnerability.
It's fascinating to read this book in conjunction with "Under and Alone", because it includes some of the same people from the insider perspective as opposed to the outsider's perspective.
If you've read "Under and Alone" and "Honor Few Fear None" you need to read this one.
It's fascinating to read this book in conjunction with "Under and Alone", because it includes some of the same people from the insider perspective as opposed to the outsider's perspective.
If you've read "Under and Alone" and "Honor Few Fear None" you need to read this one.
May 11, 2023
Really good riverting read about a mongol president rising from a child to bikie president and what led him to the bikie lifestyle. I find these kinds of autobiographies quite entertaining and interesting to get an inside look. It's always sad to see the bad choices and lifestyle they make though an interesting book still. Any one looking for similar stories check out ceaser campbells books. Sergeant at arms for the first bandido chapter in Australia. It's a similar style to this mongol book, the touch of humour is always funny too.
September 10, 2025
A true memoir written by Junio as he tells of his life growing up to come the youngest president of the Mongols MC in the USA. He tells of his first encounter with the unknown Mongol, an outlaw who imprinted curiosity of the club and a love of Harley Davidsons on him, through his young years and into joining the club on rise to President. As a young man he swore allegiance to the club above all else and he kept his word. It cost him relationships with family and friends as well as long stints in prison for his actions. It was good to read he had no disrespect for others, took responsibility for his actions and did his time. Junior seemed to have two sides – one willing to be a family man and one willing to do anything for brotherhood. As President he paints a picture of himself bring the club to new heights as a ‘humble brag’.
An interesting read and I have jumped right into his sequel.
An interesting read and I have jumped right into his sequel.
April 14, 2015
I picked this up after reading Under and Alone (which I recommend highly). Only in this book the narrator is an actual mongol and one that raised from the ranks up to the position of national president at that. While the stories were interesting, I couldn't help but feel sorry for this man. Spending most of your adult life in prison probably isn't worth the fleeting feeling of brotherhood between drugged out outlaw bikers.
August 8, 2017
Great book
I've not read a book like this before, but when I read the reviews on this one, I decided to expand my horizons. I'm glad I did. I highly recommend this one.
I've not read a book like this before, but when I read the reviews on this one, I decided to expand my horizons. I'm glad I did. I highly recommend this one.
November 9, 2024
Great writer; lousy person
This was a well-written memior by the president of the Mongols Motorcycle Club. The good points: it was interesting, fast-paced, and gritty. You got a simple and streamlined idea of how a motorcycle gang works. There were plenty of details missing, probably out of necessity and to keep certain club business under wraps. The author has lived a very interesting life! The bad points are next and will reveal spoilers... First, I grew to dislike this guy. He never took accountability for his actions, especially murdering a man and damn near killing two others. His story of how he ended up in prison the last time does not ring true at all. The way he told it, it was the drunk Asian guy who started everything and even escalated it by following him in the bar. I just don't believe that! Who is stupid enough to harass an outlaw biker and his buddy? Come on!! Then as the situation deteriorates, a large knife suddenly appears on the bar for the Asian drunk to grab onto! Right... The man was so drunk that there was no need for lethal force . This self-defense story can't be true. That's probably why the author is back in prison. The jury saw through it. The other thing I didn't like about him is the way he treated his significant others and his loved ones. Two separate long-term relationships found it necessary to leave the relationship by total surprise to him? Seems he was selfish and these women were afraid of leaving with his knowledge. Something is missing there. I guess I would recommend this book if you want to read about the life of a selfish outlaw biker.
This was a well-written memior by the president of the Mongols Motorcycle Club. The good points: it was interesting, fast-paced, and gritty. You got a simple and streamlined idea of how a motorcycle gang works. There were plenty of details missing, probably out of necessity and to keep certain club business under wraps. The author has lived a very interesting life! The bad points are next and will reveal spoilers... First, I grew to dislike this guy. He never took accountability for his actions, especially murdering a man and damn near killing two others. His story of how he ended up in prison the last time does not ring true at all. The way he told it, it was the drunk Asian guy who started everything and even escalated it by following him in the bar. I just don't believe that! Who is stupid enough to harass an outlaw biker and his buddy? Come on!! Then as the situation deteriorates, a large knife suddenly appears on the bar for the Asian drunk to grab onto! Right... The man was so drunk that there was no need for lethal force . This self-defense story can't be true. That's probably why the author is back in prison. The jury saw through it. The other thing I didn't like about him is the way he treated his significant others and his loved ones. Two separate long-term relationships found it necessary to leave the relationship by total surprise to him? Seems he was selfish and these women were afraid of leaving with his knowledge. Something is missing there. I guess I would recommend this book if you want to read about the life of a selfish outlaw biker.
March 11, 2024
Fast paced & exciting! A rare first hand insight to the MC world & the ‘Mongols’. Junior has given his entire life to the club. He sacrificed everyone & anything else he cared about, to be part of a system of brotherhood he truly believed in. Since his first glimpse of a Mongol biker as a child, it seems he was destined for the outlaw life & irrevocably drawn to the idea of being part of a motorcycle club. He became the youngest member ever to join the organisation, continuously being promoted until, he was voted as National President at the age of 28.
Although he was permitted to write this book,in order to abide by club law & regulations, these words are his alone. He doesn’t tell any other members stories and a lot of the dirtier details are omitted, along with affiliations & profiteering of the club.
Junior appears honest in his flaws & mistakes, showing even the toughest guy in the room can experience fears & anxieties. One surprising observation I made, was his inability to maintain stability without a woman in his life. It seemed that when his relationships broke down, he in turn became unstable & lost.
I really enjoyed Juniors story, managing to fly through the book in 2 days.
For anyone who was fascinated by ‘Sons of anarchy’ or ‘Mayans MC’ this is a book for you.
Although he was permitted to write this book,in order to abide by club law & regulations, these words are his alone. He doesn’t tell any other members stories and a lot of the dirtier details are omitted, along with affiliations & profiteering of the club.
Junior appears honest in his flaws & mistakes, showing even the toughest guy in the room can experience fears & anxieties. One surprising observation I made, was his inability to maintain stability without a woman in his life. It seemed that when his relationships broke down, he in turn became unstable & lost.
I really enjoyed Juniors story, managing to fly through the book in 2 days.
For anyone who was fascinated by ‘Sons of anarchy’ or ‘Mayans MC’ this is a book for you.
May 10, 2020
I haven’t read what might be considers “A Lot” of Outlaw, 1%’r MC’s. I’ve read a few here & there, mostly about other clubs, but they still count either way. This is however, my first audiobook in genre, which is my preferred method of reading now a days. In any case, while I may not of be necessarily read/listened to this religiously, I did do some long listening stretch’s. Overall, while this was a good book, & well told, my main complaint & this isn’t a huge one, it’s this. I don’t know of too many male narrators who can do a good female impersonation, so when a girlfriend steps in to speak, it sounds like I’m trying to do a female voice. I do like the effect that they use for the conversations over the phone, that sounds more or less legit. I do have the second book, so I’ll be interested in what happens in the sequel I guess you can call it. Again... Overall, pretty solid book for Motorcycle fans & others like me
September 10, 2023
good
Book was good but there was just something off about it that I can’t quite place. Maybe it was the fact that it seemed to be written from the perspective of someone who heard all these biker stories from someone else and is now claiming them as their own, even tho it’s supposed to be written as the author lived it. Maybe it’s because it has an air of fiction to it or the author just left out some gritty details that would have really made it a great book.
I would recommend this to people to read who are interested in outlaw motorcycle clubs or like reading about them but there are others that portray it in a more grimy, realistic fashion. I guess I would have just liked to get to know the author more personally and this book is more a retelling of polished over events.
Of note; I will read book 2 to find out how the story continues. I did enjoy it and want to know where he is later on and how he’s doing.
Book was good but there was just something off about it that I can’t quite place. Maybe it was the fact that it seemed to be written from the perspective of someone who heard all these biker stories from someone else and is now claiming them as their own, even tho it’s supposed to be written as the author lived it. Maybe it’s because it has an air of fiction to it or the author just left out some gritty details that would have really made it a great book.
I would recommend this to people to read who are interested in outlaw motorcycle clubs or like reading about them but there are others that portray it in a more grimy, realistic fashion. I guess I would have just liked to get to know the author more personally and this book is more a retelling of polished over events.
Of note; I will read book 2 to find out how the story continues. I did enjoy it and want to know where he is later on and how he’s doing.
August 17, 2017
.... thanks for a really good in look on a Motorcycle Club that not many people, rider's or not have heard of, I don't know how true that the book is, but it was a damn fine read, and if it's not true, it ought to be. MFFM
.... thanks for a really good in look on a Motorcycle Club that not many people, rider's or not have heard of, I don't know how true that the book is, but it was a damn fine read, and if it's not true, it ought to be. MFFM
.... thanks for a really good in look on a Motorcycle Club that not many people, rider's or not have heard of, I don't know how true that the book is, but it was a damn fine read, and if it's not true, it ought to be. MFFM
July 18, 2021
Wow this was a great read, What A Page Turning Addrenaline Driven Life!
I love true crime stories, real life biographies, and American O.C. This book was not what I thought it would be, But after the first chapter I couldn't put it down, cannotmwait to read the next chapter of Junior's life!
I love true crime stories, real life biographies, and American O.C. This book was not what I thought it would be, But after the first chapter I couldn't put it down, cannotmwait to read the next chapter of Junior's life!
October 14, 2017
Ho hum
It's ok, can't help but think there's a fair bit of "Journalistic licence" throughout but that said it's not a bad read it you're into the Outlaw Biker style, that said you wouldn't read it if you weren't I guess?
It's ok, can't help but think there's a fair bit of "Journalistic licence" throughout but that said it's not a bad read it you're into the Outlaw Biker style, that said you wouldn't read it if you weren't I guess?
November 15, 2017
Entertaining, it glosses over the good stuff for obvious reasons but I thoroughly enjoyed it. I followed this book with the one Lucifer wrote. That was good also,plus it touched on Billy Queens book. I refused to read queens book as it would be full of bull crap anyway.
June 17, 2022
The story is there and it's interesting. The problem is that this book would have benefited a lot from a co-author. While the writing isn't American Sniper -level bad, the author could have expanded a lot on most events he was describing.
November 27, 2024
An excellent book
Junior Ereckson has written a great book here. He was lucky enough to be there at the end of the Golden Age of bikers. His life story is very interesting and the things he's seen are epic. This book is definitely worth your time.
Junior Ereckson has written a great book here. He was lucky enough to be there at the end of the Golden Age of bikers. His life story is very interesting and the things he's seen are epic. This book is definitely worth your time.
February 11, 2018
Review
Excellent read, fast paced a real page turner. Like to read another story by this author. Good glimpse into the bike world
Excellent read, fast paced a real page turner. Like to read another story by this author. Good glimpse into the bike world
February 28, 2018
Powerful story by a powerful man
Honest & engaging. Definitely a worthy read. I hope Junior decides to write another book bc there must be so much more he has to tell his readers.
Honest & engaging. Definitely a worthy read. I hope Junior decides to write another book bc there must be so much more he has to tell his readers.
March 2, 2018
Great read
Very good book, gripping from the start but found the ending quite abrupt could of gone on a lot more.
Very good book, gripping from the start but found the ending quite abrupt could of gone on a lot more.
May 8, 2018
Good read
Really enjoyed the book, some parts seem hard to believe but other then that I liked the book a great deal.
Really enjoyed the book, some parts seem hard to believe but other then that I liked the book a great deal.
February 3, 2019
Really good read, and looking forward to part 2 to see how it all plays out.
If you are into motorcycle clubs, and want to hear it straight from the horse’s mouth, then check out this book!
If you are into motorcycle clubs, and want to hear it straight from the horse’s mouth, then check out this book!
April 24, 2019
Great Book!
Been a long time since I've read a book that was this interesting. Really learned some things about the life of a real biker.
Been a long time since I've read a book that was this interesting. Really learned some things about the life of a real biker.
April 30, 2019
Excellent book
Was a great read wasn't a Hollywood version pic mc life. Would read again and recommend to others. Thank you
Was a great read wasn't a Hollywood version pic mc life. Would read again and recommend to others. Thank you
October 19, 2019
Good read
Hard to put down! Good story telling and keeps you hooked from the beginning. Can't wait to read the second book
Hard to put down! Good story telling and keeps you hooked from the beginning. Can't wait to read the second book
April 13, 2020
Great book
This was a book filled subsistence and action Sanskrit inattention and could not out if dowb. I read it in one day. A must read!
This was a book filled subsistence and action Sanskrit inattention and could not out if dowb. I read it in one day. A must read!
May 2, 2021
My review follows the second book.
February 19, 2022
Gripping Thrill of a Real Life Mongol
Great book. Up close and detailed experience of the baddest president of Mongols, makes you feel like you are just there. Crazy life.
Great book. Up close and detailed experience of the baddest president of Mongols, makes you feel like you are just there. Crazy life.
April 16, 2022
Surprising to find myself cheering for the outlaw
Very faced pace, well written and exciting.Surprising how quickly I was pulled into the story hoping for the hero to win.
Very faced pace, well written and exciting.Surprising how quickly I was pulled into the story hoping for the hero to win.
December 7, 2022
This was a great book. Could not even put it down. Was amzing.
December 26, 2022
Very interesting book, I like them on this topic. Narration is very terrible and I struggled to get through it, but was just too curious to let me stop that from finishing it.
May 29, 2023
we’ll know mongol
Interesting read to a point, lots of whining about law enforcement and failure to mention the criminal organization the mongols are and continue to be.
Interesting read to a point, lots of whining about law enforcement and failure to mention the criminal organization the mongols are and continue to be.
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