So Let It Be Written: The Biography of Metallica's James Hetfield Paperback – April 11, 2017

Provides the readers (fans) with much insight into the remarkable longevity and undeniable fame of both frontman "Jaymz" Hetfield and the band we've come to know, follow, admire and adore. Metallica.

I'm a middle-aged, female teacher, and on a whim, I bought this and found myself intrigued by the man that is James Hetfield. I grew up on his music and love Metallica. It was fun to read about his journey so far and his success. I still love their music and I truly hope James will go out on his own someday and be just as successful with country music as he was with thrash and heavy metal. He seems to be doing his best as a spouse, father, friend and christian gentleman. He also has gracefully aged and handled all the things life throws at you quite well. You go James!!

I've read quite a few books on Metallica over the years and found this to be the most lacking; especially with it being positioned as a biography of James Hetfield. Much of the information presented has been told in much more informative and detailed explanations by Joel McIver and Mick Wall. This volume should almost be considered the "starter" book for newer fans of Metallica or a good introductory for those that haven't read any other Metallica books.The first few chapters tell a bit about James' childhood and moving around SoCal but that would really be the extent of a biography as many chapters focus more around the band, individual members of the band, the death of Cliff, the hazing of Jason, the departure of Jason and James' rehab, the introduction of Robert and the band and James making amends with former friends and colleagues. Nothing new or groundbreaking in my opinion.

I got this book as a gift for my hubby, who is a huge Metallica fan. He thoroughly enjoyed it; said it was well-written and had lots of info. He would definitely recommend for a fan.

The thing that bothered me the most is the author's view on the origins of the band and especially the writing of Kill em All. If you believe the author James the only member of the band that had any real talent, Lars, was an OK drummer with a lot of energy and knew a lot of people, Ron, had finances and a place to live and practice, Mustaine was a good guitarist.The authors also makes you believe that James wrote all of kill em All with little to no help from the others. The author does not simply minimize Mustaine's influence but white washes it!James is a great talent but this was a little too much!

Once I started reading, I couldn't put it down! The author almost made me believe I was there hanging out the band while all this was happening!

It's ok if you haven't read any other books about the band. But if you have and like me, you were looking for more background on James as a person away from Metallica, you'll be disappointed. It starts off that way and then somewhere around halfway it becomes the typical Metallica band bio. In fact, I've seen more in-depth content about James from random interviews than you'll find in this books. But I guess it's worth the 8 bucks or whatever.

A great read and very well written! The book clearly shows why Metallica is still very relevant after almost 40 years.

I'm a Metallica freak, so you could write any old rubbish, and sadly I'd probably buy it. However this book is good, and it is one to own

Very thin book with no attempt to flesh out the back story of James in anyway. Better books on the market. Missed oppotunity.

I didn't enjoy this at all. I thought it was poorly written, lacked any depth or insight and was a dull read. Subject deserved better than this.

Excellent

What a book I couldn't put it down.