Got the Life(book)

Got the Life: My Journey of Addiction, Faith, Recovery, and Korn

Author	Fieldy(with Laura Morton)
Language	English
Genre	Autobiography
Publisher	William Morrow
Publication date	March 10, 2009
Publication place	United States
Media type	Printhardback
Pages	288 (hard cover)
ISBN	978-0-06-166249-2
OCLC	191930152
LC Class	ML420.F465 A3 2009

Got the Life: My Journey of Addiction, Faith, Recovery, and Kornis amemoirpenned byReginald "Fieldy" Arvizu,the bassist and founding member of theAmerican nu metalbandKorn.Published in 2009 byHarperCollins,the book provides a candid account of Arvizu's tumultuous journey through fame,addiction,and eventual redemption.

Synopsis

The narrative delves into Arvizu's early life, marked by rebellion. Growing up, he grappled with issues offidelityin relationships,substance abuse,and an insatiable appetite for therock and rolllifestyle. Arvizu candidly recounts his experiences withdrugs,includingalcoholandspeed,highlighting the dangers ofaddiction.His involvement in the music scene, particularly his role in shaping Korn's distinctive sound, is explored in detail, shedding light on his evolution as a musician.

Central to the narrative is Arvizu's transformation fromself-destructiveto a man offaithandsobriety.The pivotal moment in his life comes with the death of his father, which serves as a wake-up call, prompting him to reassess his choices and embracespirituality.Through introspection and soul-searching, Arvizu finds solace inreligion,embarking on a journey ofpersonal growthand redemption.