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Orphans: My Life in an Outlaw Motorcycle Club and Beyond
Ventura, California, 1971. The Orphans MC had established themselves as a respected group of players in the SoCal area. They partied with the Hells Angels, Satan's Slaves, Question Marks, and several others.
For 20 year old Jeff Hayes, becoming an Orphan offers all he's ever bikes, brotherhood, nonstop partying, and a healthy sense of danger. He earned his colors, becoming Vice President for the outlaw motorcycle club during its heyday before it all came to a shocking end.
The 70s were morphing into the 80s and times were changing. With no formal qualifications, Hayes forged a path that would see him becoming the CEO of a multi-million dollar steel company, while his old self was never too far from the surface.
Orphans is a riveting memoir from the golden age of outlaw motorcycle culture, representing a time and space in which America was the land of plenty. It tells the true story of a young man living a fast life, who evolves and grows on his own terms, and intense male friendships that last until the grave.
Sam Iravani is a freelance writer. His articles have been featured in VICE, Filter, and Thought Catalog.
Paperback version available for sale on Lulu Bookstore
For 20 year old Jeff Hayes, becoming an Orphan offers all he's ever bikes, brotherhood, nonstop partying, and a healthy sense of danger. He earned his colors, becoming Vice President for the outlaw motorcycle club during its heyday before it all came to a shocking end.
The 70s were morphing into the 80s and times were changing. With no formal qualifications, Hayes forged a path that would see him becoming the CEO of a multi-million dollar steel company, while his old self was never too far from the surface.
Orphans is a riveting memoir from the golden age of outlaw motorcycle culture, representing a time and space in which America was the land of plenty. It tells the true story of a young man living a fast life, who evolves and grows on his own terms, and intense male friendships that last until the grave.
Sam Iravani is a freelance writer. His articles have been featured in VICE, Filter, and Thought Catalog.
Paperback version available for sale on Lulu Bookstore
283 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 24, 2025
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January 23, 2026
Great read about the real life of an outlaw biker's life.
After reading the story of Jeff Hayes and his many faceted life, I have gained knowledge about the real life experiences of a Motorcycle Club member. Jeff Hayes lived through some very high dangers and some wonderful memories he can cherish the rest of his life. Great book!
After reading the story of Jeff Hayes and his many faceted life, I have gained knowledge about the real life experiences of a Motorcycle Club member. Jeff Hayes lived through some very high dangers and some wonderful memories he can cherish the rest of his life. Great book!
June 11, 2026
the story of jeff hayes as he is a prospect than a member of the orphans motorcycle club and all the brothers he had and what they went through a very intersting read of his life story all the good and the bad
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