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A riveting behind-the-scenes look at life as the rhythm guitarist, songwriter, and co-founder of the all-female, multi-platinum selling band, the Go-Go’s, both on and off the stage.
The Go-Go’s were the first all-woman rock group to write all their own material and land at the top of the Billboard charts. As their guitarist, songwriter, and lyricist, Jane Wiedlin was a revolutionary and her memoir promises to be an evocative portrait of an era. Rising from the early punk scene in Los Angeles, the Go-Go's first hit the public consciousness with “We Got the Beat.” They reached the pinnacle of rock success, only to splinter apart in a haze of touring, drugs, sex, and mayhem that would put the Rolling Stones to shame. Jane Wiedlin’s memoir will capture all of this and more in a memoir that’s as candid as it is inspiring.
When The Go-Go's first hit the scene, the idea of an all-woman rock band was greeted with everything from amazement to withering condescension. The rock press frequently dismissed them as a novelty act, even as indelible, exquisitely crafted hit singles like "Our Lips Are Sealed" and "Vacation" burned up the charts. A quintessential tale of rock and roll excess, Los Angeles style, deeply rooted in the punk scene they'd quickly outgrow for pop stardom, Wiedlin also shares her stories of struggles with mental illness, drug abuse, ad self-doubt. She tells about her time working in a BDSM dungeon, how she became ordained as the world's first atheist minister, and how she learned to become a songwriter and musician with no training whatsoever. Jane Wiedlin's memoir vividly captures the wild ride with insight, candor, humor, and a tough vulnerability befitting of the pluckiest member of The Go-Go's.
The Go-Go’s were the first all-woman rock group to write all their own material and land at the top of the Billboard charts. As their guitarist, songwriter, and lyricist, Jane Wiedlin was a revolutionary and her memoir promises to be an evocative portrait of an era. Rising from the early punk scene in Los Angeles, the Go-Go's first hit the public consciousness with “We Got the Beat.” They reached the pinnacle of rock success, only to splinter apart in a haze of touring, drugs, sex, and mayhem that would put the Rolling Stones to shame. Jane Wiedlin’s memoir will capture all of this and more in a memoir that’s as candid as it is inspiring.
When The Go-Go's first hit the scene, the idea of an all-woman rock band was greeted with everything from amazement to withering condescension. The rock press frequently dismissed them as a novelty act, even as indelible, exquisitely crafted hit singles like "Our Lips Are Sealed" and "Vacation" burned up the charts. A quintessential tale of rock and roll excess, Los Angeles style, deeply rooted in the punk scene they'd quickly outgrow for pop stardom, Wiedlin also shares her stories of struggles with mental illness, drug abuse, ad self-doubt. She tells about her time working in a BDSM dungeon, how she became ordained as the world's first atheist minister, and how she learned to become a songwriter and musician with no training whatsoever. Jane Wiedlin's memoir vividly captures the wild ride with insight, candor, humor, and a tough vulnerability befitting of the pluckiest member of The Go-Go's.
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Expected publication November 10, 2026
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July 7, 2026
I probably should have been a little more clever when I requested this one from NetGalley (thanks NetGalley and the publisher for an early peek) since I’m acquainted with another Go-Go, though her lips are sealed when it comes to the band. I’ve “met” Wiedlin for about two seconds backstage for a photo during a Go-Gos tour and she seemed upbeat and happy, and it turns out she was going through one of the toughest spots of her life, which is a good reminder that you never know what’s happening with folks behind the scenes - and that’s going to be my takeaway from this read.
For Go-Gos fans there isn’t a lot new here that hasn’t been covered in the recent documentary, Behind the Music or Belinda’s, Kathy’s or Gina’s books. The meat of the book is really what Wiedlin gets up to post Go-Gos, and oh boy it’s a lot to digest. Readers interested in how the music industry worked in the 80s/90s will find lots to like, though I wish it went a little deeper. She keeps things moving rapidly, but there were more than a few times I wished she’d dug in to what was going on. TMI will be great in audio form and I assume it will be read by Wiedlin.
For Go-Gos fans there isn’t a lot new here that hasn’t been covered in the recent documentary, Behind the Music or Belinda’s, Kathy’s or Gina’s books. The meat of the book is really what Wiedlin gets up to post Go-Gos, and oh boy it’s a lot to digest. Readers interested in how the music industry worked in the 80s/90s will find lots to like, though I wish it went a little deeper. She keeps things moving rapidly, but there were more than a few times I wished she’d dug in to what was going on. TMI will be great in audio form and I assume it will be read by Wiedlin.
September 3, 2026
For some readers, Jane Wiedlin’s new autobiography, TMI, will truly live up to its title and truly be “too much.” This is not a “tell some” biography at all, it’s a no-holds-barred example of a “tell all.” And unlike many celebrity biographies, Jane doesn’t let herself off easily. She calls all the balls and strikes in her life honestly and doesn’t let herself off the hook for bad behavior. But she also knows how to celebrate a win when she gets one.
That said, I do want to caution readers who might have trouble with frank depictions of addiction struggles, self harm or chronic mental health issues, self destructive behavior, and sexual abuse to exercise caution. I don’t want to scare anyone away because I think Jane has very poignant messages for anyone facing some of difficult struggles she’s faced and overcome, but hopefully those readers will give themselves the grace to put the book down when they need to and pick it back up when they feel they have the strength to do so.
So here’s my admission, Jane is and has always been my favorite member of The Go-Go’s, though I love them all. I was also a junior punk fan the late 1970s, born just a few years too late and in a boring Midwest location to really have that birth of LA or NY punk experience myself. But I always loved that scene and when, in 2016, X frontman John Doe released his book, Under the Big Black Sun: A Personal History of L.A. Punk, written with Tom DeSavia and Friends, I was overjoyed. That book is a true insider’s look at a seminal time in the birth of a musical genre, and it just so happens to have a genius chapter written by Jane Wiedlin herself. If you want to learn about that scene, you have to read that book or, even better, listen to the Grammy-nominated audiobook which each contributor read themself (Jane included). So it was that book that really made me hunger for a full-length bio from Jane, and now finally here it is.
And, yes, you get some inside story from Jane on the L.A. punk scene, both before and after the O.C raging knobheads ruined it, as well as the story of The Go-Go’s. But if you really want specifically those stories, you should probably turn to Under the Big Black Sun and Alison Ellwood’s brilliant 2020 documentary The Go-Go’s. But if you want to really get to know Jane herself, this is where you’ll get the full story.
Jane takes you through her childhood, rebellious youth and entree into the nascent L.A. punk scene, then the initially slow, then sudden explosion and just as sudden implosion of The Go-Go’s and all the drama that brought into her life. But at least half of the book is Jane after The Go-Go’s, which makes sense given its more than half of her life. I’ve had the pleasure of meeting Jane many times and she’s always struck me as an adorable, kind person wrapped up in something sharp like barbed wire that you just can’t see. There’s no malice in her sharp edges, that’s just Jane. And I hope she would take that as a compliment. Her story is fascinating, sometimes harrowing, sometimes inspiring, always honest, frequently funny, sometimes sad, a lot (definitely not a little) shocking, and oh-so-readable. Oh, and I should mention some of her excerpted diary entries and unpublished or seldom-read lyrics & poetry, written at some of her darkest moments, which really show what a strong writer she is.
My ending assessment. 4.25 stars. Definitely worth reading (can’t wait for the audiobook). If you’re looking at this only to learn about the music, there are better places to look, but if want to get to know Jane, this is the real deal.
Thanks to Grand Central Publishing and NetGalley for giving me advance access to the ARC.
That said, I do want to caution readers who might have trouble with frank depictions of addiction struggles, self harm or chronic mental health issues, self destructive behavior, and sexual abuse to exercise caution. I don’t want to scare anyone away because I think Jane has very poignant messages for anyone facing some of difficult struggles she’s faced and overcome, but hopefully those readers will give themselves the grace to put the book down when they need to and pick it back up when they feel they have the strength to do so.
So here’s my admission, Jane is and has always been my favorite member of The Go-Go’s, though I love them all. I was also a junior punk fan the late 1970s, born just a few years too late and in a boring Midwest location to really have that birth of LA or NY punk experience myself. But I always loved that scene and when, in 2016, X frontman John Doe released his book, Under the Big Black Sun: A Personal History of L.A. Punk, written with Tom DeSavia and Friends, I was overjoyed. That book is a true insider’s look at a seminal time in the birth of a musical genre, and it just so happens to have a genius chapter written by Jane Wiedlin herself. If you want to learn about that scene, you have to read that book or, even better, listen to the Grammy-nominated audiobook which each contributor read themself (Jane included). So it was that book that really made me hunger for a full-length bio from Jane, and now finally here it is.
And, yes, you get some inside story from Jane on the L.A. punk scene, both before and after the O.C raging knobheads ruined it, as well as the story of The Go-Go’s. But if you really want specifically those stories, you should probably turn to Under the Big Black Sun and Alison Ellwood’s brilliant 2020 documentary The Go-Go’s. But if you want to really get to know Jane herself, this is where you’ll get the full story.
Jane takes you through her childhood, rebellious youth and entree into the nascent L.A. punk scene, then the initially slow, then sudden explosion and just as sudden implosion of The Go-Go’s and all the drama that brought into her life. But at least half of the book is Jane after The Go-Go’s, which makes sense given its more than half of her life. I’ve had the pleasure of meeting Jane many times and she’s always struck me as an adorable, kind person wrapped up in something sharp like barbed wire that you just can’t see. There’s no malice in her sharp edges, that’s just Jane. And I hope she would take that as a compliment. Her story is fascinating, sometimes harrowing, sometimes inspiring, always honest, frequently funny, sometimes sad, a lot (definitely not a little) shocking, and oh-so-readable. Oh, and I should mention some of her excerpted diary entries and unpublished or seldom-read lyrics & poetry, written at some of her darkest moments, which really show what a strong writer she is.
My ending assessment. 4.25 stars. Definitely worth reading (can’t wait for the audiobook). If you’re looking at this only to learn about the music, there are better places to look, but if want to get to know Jane, this is the real deal.
Thanks to Grand Central Publishing and NetGalley for giving me advance access to the ARC.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
My thanks to NetGalley and Grand Central Publishing for an advance copy of this new memoir about a woman who lived life to the fullest, writing songs, dancing on stage, spending time in a dungeon, having fun, and taking care of pets, all while battling her mind which tried so much to keep her down.
Somehow my cousin's in New Jersey had MTV before I did. They had no idea what it was, but I read something in Village Voice my father used to get about it and wanted to see it. Six hours later we were still watching it. The mix of visual and music were intoxicating. If the music was bad, the video might be good, and vice versa. I wanted my MTV, and I wanted it then. This was where I first heard the Go-Go's I am sure. I don't remember hearing them on the radio, or maybe I did and it didn't catch. The video caught my eye, as a I was a boy, and well they were girls. However there was something more. Our Lips are Sealed showed girls having fun. Real fun, not fake fun. Singing carousing, shopping driving a cool car, with a purpose. This was rare on MTV where most acts were men, women were adornments, even then. And of course Jane Wiedlin singing in the car outside a store, while the rest of the band was up to shenanigans. A voice that I always liked. And a person who I have come to appreciate immensely after reading this biography. TMI: Memoirs of a Go-Go by Jane Wiedlin, is a fierce, frank, and funny story about a woman who never let common sense get in the way, one who has lived with depression, faced it and come out a better stronger person.
Jane Wiedlin was born in the Midwest, the second youngest in her family. A family that lost a daughter quite early, but one that Wiedlin never knew about until her 30's. This was a family that kept things close, never sharing things that were bothering them, never discussing uncomfortable things. Something that Wiedlin would deal with most of her life. A job opportunity for Wiedlin's father brought them to California, and changed Wiedlin's life in many ways. Music was a love, along with the scenes, moving fom glam to punk in high school. Wiedlin loved the punk scene, where she made friends, found love, and found her band. The Go-Go's started as a punk band, moving away from the scene as they played more and more larger venues. Soon they had a deal, and fans. Along with this came parties, temptation, heartache, and the problems of being in a band, leaving Wiedlin sometimes at a loss at how to deal with things. Thankfully her search took her to some interesting places.
One of the more revealing memoirs I think I have read in a while. Wiedlin is frank about her life, her loves, her mistakes, and well her interests. Animals, and a little BDSM. There are stories about drugs, about suicide and suicidal thinking, imposter syndrome, even after selling millions and much more. The writing is very good, capturing Wiedlin's voice, and honest in a way that is rare, and sometimes raw. There are few memoirs that are interesting after success begins to spoil people. This book only gets more revealing as it goes on.
Maybe not for everyone, as again Wiedlin is pretty frank about things that many find, shouldn't be discussed, both predilections and about mental health. However I really enjoyed this look, and feel that more discussions like this are needed. Wiedlin was inspiring for women to think of them as rock stars. Now she is inspiring women to be who they are.
Somehow my cousin's in New Jersey had MTV before I did. They had no idea what it was, but I read something in Village Voice my father used to get about it and wanted to see it. Six hours later we were still watching it. The mix of visual and music were intoxicating. If the music was bad, the video might be good, and vice versa. I wanted my MTV, and I wanted it then. This was where I first heard the Go-Go's I am sure. I don't remember hearing them on the radio, or maybe I did and it didn't catch. The video caught my eye, as a I was a boy, and well they were girls. However there was something more. Our Lips are Sealed showed girls having fun. Real fun, not fake fun. Singing carousing, shopping driving a cool car, with a purpose. This was rare on MTV where most acts were men, women were adornments, even then. And of course Jane Wiedlin singing in the car outside a store, while the rest of the band was up to shenanigans. A voice that I always liked. And a person who I have come to appreciate immensely after reading this biography. TMI: Memoirs of a Go-Go by Jane Wiedlin, is a fierce, frank, and funny story about a woman who never let common sense get in the way, one who has lived with depression, faced it and come out a better stronger person.
Jane Wiedlin was born in the Midwest, the second youngest in her family. A family that lost a daughter quite early, but one that Wiedlin never knew about until her 30's. This was a family that kept things close, never sharing things that were bothering them, never discussing uncomfortable things. Something that Wiedlin would deal with most of her life. A job opportunity for Wiedlin's father brought them to California, and changed Wiedlin's life in many ways. Music was a love, along with the scenes, moving fom glam to punk in high school. Wiedlin loved the punk scene, where she made friends, found love, and found her band. The Go-Go's started as a punk band, moving away from the scene as they played more and more larger venues. Soon they had a deal, and fans. Along with this came parties, temptation, heartache, and the problems of being in a band, leaving Wiedlin sometimes at a loss at how to deal with things. Thankfully her search took her to some interesting places.
One of the more revealing memoirs I think I have read in a while. Wiedlin is frank about her life, her loves, her mistakes, and well her interests. Animals, and a little BDSM. There are stories about drugs, about suicide and suicidal thinking, imposter syndrome, even after selling millions and much more. The writing is very good, capturing Wiedlin's voice, and honest in a way that is rare, and sometimes raw. There are few memoirs that are interesting after success begins to spoil people. This book only gets more revealing as it goes on.
Maybe not for everyone, as again Wiedlin is pretty frank about things that many find, shouldn't be discussed, both predilections and about mental health. However I really enjoyed this look, and feel that more discussions like this are needed. Wiedlin was inspiring for women to think of them as rock stars. Now she is inspiring women to be who they are.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
It's practically undeniable that Jane Wiedlin's "TMI: Memoirs of a Go-Go" isn't always an easy read, nor is it the free-spirited and fun-loving book you might be expecting from the rhythm guitarist for The Go-Go's.
"TMI" is intimate, at times incredibly intimate, and much to her credit it's clear that Wiedlin isn't asking us to look at her life through rose-colored glasses. The Go-Go's were the first all-woman rock group to hit #1 on the Billboard charts while also playing their own instruments and performing original tunes. It was one of Wiedlin's tunes, "Our Lips Are Sealed," that helped the band breakout with its first hit.
Of course, anyone who knows music history also knows that the rapid-fire climb of The Go-Go's became a nearly as rapid fall from the Billboard Charts even if they would reunite more than once over the years.
Go-Go's fans are also likely to know at least part of the story for much of what unfolds in "TMI," from Wiedlin's childhood tragedy to a history of mental health challenges, not quite successful solo efforts, and even her ventures into the BDSM community. While claims that she was the "first Atheist minister" are wildly inaccurate, even this claim amplifies that "TMI" isn't a feel-good autobiography and it's likely to shatter many an illusion for Go-Go's fans who primarily treasure the fans fun-loving music that really didn't begin to accurately describe what was going on behind-the-scenes.
I must confess that while I occasionally found "TMI" to be a bit exhausting, it's a refreshingly honest autobiography less interested in warm and fuzzy nostalgia and more interested in truth-telling. I may not have had as much fun as I expected reading "TMI," but it did give me a deep appreciation for Wiedlin's life, talent, and defiant healing.
"TMI" is most assuredly not for the timid. While I won't quite call it no-holds-barred, Wiedlin definitely doesn't hold back and she's unapologetic in her authenticity. Love her or hate her, Wiedlin has definitely still got the beat.
"TMI" is intimate, at times incredibly intimate, and much to her credit it's clear that Wiedlin isn't asking us to look at her life through rose-colored glasses. The Go-Go's were the first all-woman rock group to hit #1 on the Billboard charts while also playing their own instruments and performing original tunes. It was one of Wiedlin's tunes, "Our Lips Are Sealed," that helped the band breakout with its first hit.
Of course, anyone who knows music history also knows that the rapid-fire climb of The Go-Go's became a nearly as rapid fall from the Billboard Charts even if they would reunite more than once over the years.
Go-Go's fans are also likely to know at least part of the story for much of what unfolds in "TMI," from Wiedlin's childhood tragedy to a history of mental health challenges, not quite successful solo efforts, and even her ventures into the BDSM community. While claims that she was the "first Atheist minister" are wildly inaccurate, even this claim amplifies that "TMI" isn't a feel-good autobiography and it's likely to shatter many an illusion for Go-Go's fans who primarily treasure the fans fun-loving music that really didn't begin to accurately describe what was going on behind-the-scenes.
I must confess that while I occasionally found "TMI" to be a bit exhausting, it's a refreshingly honest autobiography less interested in warm and fuzzy nostalgia and more interested in truth-telling. I may not have had as much fun as I expected reading "TMI," but it did give me a deep appreciation for Wiedlin's life, talent, and defiant healing.
"TMI" is most assuredly not for the timid. While I won't quite call it no-holds-barred, Wiedlin definitely doesn't hold back and she's unapologetic in her authenticity. Love her or hate her, Wiedlin has definitely still got the beat.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
The Go-go’s were and still are a great band from the 80’s who are now in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. This is a story I really wanted to hear. I always found Jane Wiedlin to be the sauce of the band. She was the primary songwriter and had an interesting voice.
This was a very easy read. The author did an excellent job of infusing her personality throughout the book with added a real note of genuine character. Things took a bit of a fall for me as a reader and fan when we get to the depth of the book. I felt the book held quite a bit of distance from the Go Go’s. There was not much about them being inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2021. It is covered in the prelude. This was shocking to me as they were the first female rock and who wrote their own material and play all their own material to be so inducted. That being said I really appreciated her restraint when dealing with her band mates. She never disses them and treats them like sisters. This was a much better memoir from a musician than many I have read, ranking fourth after Elton John, Phil Collins and PaulSimons 4 stars.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers of this work in exchange for an honest review. This Review is my own work and was done without the aid of AI or any other outside influence.
This was a very easy read. The author did an excellent job of infusing her personality throughout the book with added a real note of genuine character. Things took a bit of a fall for me as a reader and fan when we get to the depth of the book. I felt the book held quite a bit of distance from the Go Go’s. There was not much about them being inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2021. It is covered in the prelude. This was shocking to me as they were the first female rock and who wrote their own material and play all their own material to be so inducted. That being said I really appreciated her restraint when dealing with her band mates. She never disses them and treats them like sisters. This was a much better memoir from a musician than many I have read, ranking fourth after Elton John, Phil Collins and PaulSimons 4 stars.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers of this work in exchange for an honest review. This Review is my own work and was done without the aid of AI or any other outside influence.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Disclaimer: My sister got a hold of this before I could, so here is her review:
This memoir by the rhythm guitarist of the Go-Gos made me laugh out loud, and other times it made me want to cry. From her issues with mental health to the idea that the band must try to party harder than the boy bands (spoiler alert: they did), it's definitely raw, unfiltered and at times shocking, but I could not stop reading. This was an excellent memoir that will appeal to anyone who likes a good musical biography, but fans of The Go-Gos will especially appreciate this candid and raw memoir. For those who want a different perspective of the Go-Gos, Belinda Carlisle's memoir, "Lips Unsealed," might be of interest, and for another view of the punk scene of the 1970s, Debbie Harry's "Face It" is fascinating.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the advance digital copy. To be published in November 2026.
This memoir by the rhythm guitarist of the Go-Gos made me laugh out loud, and other times it made me want to cry. From her issues with mental health to the idea that the band must try to party harder than the boy bands (spoiler alert: they did), it's definitely raw, unfiltered and at times shocking, but I could not stop reading. This was an excellent memoir that will appeal to anyone who likes a good musical biography, but fans of The Go-Gos will especially appreciate this candid and raw memoir. For those who want a different perspective of the Go-Gos, Belinda Carlisle's memoir, "Lips Unsealed," might be of interest, and for another view of the punk scene of the 1970s, Debbie Harry's "Face It" is fascinating.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the advance digital copy. To be published in November 2026.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
'TMI' might be just a tad of an overstatement, as Wiedlin races right through some of the juiciest tidbits, but what's important is that there ARE juicy tidbits. I can't help but wish that she lingered for longer on some aspects of her life, but her tendency to drop tantalizing little bombshells and then move right on to something else gives the whole book a conversational feel.
Wiedlin isn't afraid to tell you anything about herself, even when she knows it's not good. She comes clean about cheating on various partners, for which she apologizes. She reveals plenty about her lifelong interest in BDSM (zero apologies here—very sex positive). Lots of tour bus and recording studio hijinks.
Some of the best moments are blink-and-you'll-miss-'em anecdotes, such as the revelation that she made a short art film with Rick Astley. She's got some choice words for Jann Wenner and other jerks of the music world.
A quick, fun read with the energy of a Go-Go's tune.
Wiedlin isn't afraid to tell you anything about herself, even when she knows it's not good. She comes clean about cheating on various partners, for which she apologizes. She reveals plenty about her lifelong interest in BDSM (zero apologies here—very sex positive). Lots of tour bus and recording studio hijinks.
Some of the best moments are blink-and-you'll-miss-'em anecdotes, such as the revelation that she made a short art film with Rick Astley. She's got some choice words for Jann Wenner and other jerks of the music world.
A quick, fun read with the energy of a Go-Go's tune.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Jane Wiedlin’s memoir lives up to its title in the best way possible. It starts with the dizzying heights of The Go-Go's—the backstage drama, rock excess, and the chaotic split—but goes so much deeper.Jane is incredibly vulnerable about her mental health struggles and childhood tragedies. Her life story is a wild ride of endless reinvention, covering everything from her solo music career and acting to working in a BDSM dungeon and dedicating her life to animal rescue. It's a fast-paced, jaw-dropping read about a true punk icon who refuses to be put in a box. Highly recommend!
Thank you#NetGalley and #Grand Central for the ARC
Thank you#NetGalley and #Grand Central for the ARC
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Jane Wiedlin delivers an honest, funny, and surprisingly vulnerable memoir that goes far beyond the familiar story of the Go-Go's rise to fame. While the behind-the-scenes accounts of the band's success, excesses, and eventual struggles are fascinating, it's Wiedlin's openness about her mental health, addiction, self-doubt, and unconventional life experiences that gives the book its heart. Her conversational writing style makes it feel like she's sharing stories directly with the reader, balancing humor with genuine emotion. Whether you're a longtime Go-Go's fan or simply enjoy candid music memoirs, TMI: Memoirs of a Go-Go is an entertaining and memorable look at a remarkable life.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Wiedlin has had a storied life, and here she tells the story of her time with the Go-Gos and beyond. Her writing style is chatty and very much accessible., and it almost feels like she’s talking to a friend. Except when her ego gets involved, of course, because although she feels like a girlfriend, she’s definitely a celebrity. I liked the book, and found it fun. I think Wiedlin would be a fun cat to have a drink with..
Thanks to #Netgalley for the pre-publication copy of this book. All opinions are my own and not assisted or associated with AI.
Thanks to #Netgalley for the pre-publication copy of this book. All opinions are my own and not assisted or associated with AI.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
In her autobiography, Go-Go Jane Wiedlin mentions the adage "Never meet your heroes." It's a fair warning for readers.
Wiedlin says up front that she likes tell-all memoirs. There are many sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll tales told in an easy-to-read style. She also reveals a lot about her mental health and relationship struggles. Still, the narrative often sounds like a teenager describing last Saturday night rather than an adult reflecting on a life and career.
She's still my favorite Go-Go, but not because of this book.
I received an advance reading copy from NetGalley.
Wiedlin says up front that she likes tell-all memoirs. There are many sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll tales told in an easy-to-read style. She also reveals a lot about her mental health and relationship struggles. Still, the narrative often sounds like a teenager describing last Saturday night rather than an adult reflecting on a life and career.
She's still my favorite Go-Go, but not because of this book.
I received an advance reading copy from NetGalley.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I truly loved this book. I'm so glad she wasn't afraid to talk about her mental health. People shy away she doesn't. Also love the life of the Gogos.
August 23, 2026
Wacky, fun go-go! Jane Wiedlin is the best!
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