Loved delving into Lenny's past. I learned a lot that I didn't know. I knew about him, his mom and Lisa Bonet but not all the other tidbits. Like his dad, grandparents, friends, etc. It was refreshing to see a childhood that was mostly happy. Lenny reflected on what a great life he had which tends not to be the norm. Even his clashes with his father, he realized it was what made Lenny who he was. As for some reviews talking about name dropping, I did not really experience this. Yes, lots of famous people were brought up. I didn't see it as name dropping. It was his experience. It was what he grew up with, the people he met, the people that surrounded him and his family. I would of been disappointed if he would've just said... "some famous person".
I also started out reading the book. After I saw a reviewer remark on how to "do yourself a favor and listen to the Audible edition", I switched over. I was so happy to do both. The book had pictures in it that I was so glad I got to see. The audible has Lenny's divine voice reading to me and there, at the end, singing to me. It was a joy to experience both.
If you are a big Lenny fan, you'll enjoy learning of his childhood. The book drops off just as he has married, had a child and become famous. For that story, it looks like it may be a future story. I know I'll buy it.

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