Wasted Youth A Flint Punk Rock Memoir

In Flint, Michigan, the water isn't the only thing that's toxic! Growing up in Flint left its mark on J.P. Ribner. Punk rock offered an escape from his abusive surroundings. At 16, he set out to become the singer in a punk rock band. In this gritty, hard-hitting memoir, Ribner shares his experiences with: Dysfunctional family dynamics, Back-stabbing band politics, A drive-by shooting, Being de-platformed, A drugged drink, Violent identity politics, Divorce, The loss of friendships, And much more. Ribner's writing pulls no punches. He daringly shares the blistering details of his desperate search for self-worth. He ends with a brutal deconstruction of his fiery disaster. Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, he offers hope by sharing life lessons he's learned along the way.