Outlaw stories from the frontiers of prison, Hollywood and life.

And you’d never guess that the baddest of the bad-me-would make it out of the prison system and instead of dying in the street as a stone-cold junkie and killer, I’d end up being shot, stabbed, decapitated, blown up, hanged, flattened by an elevator, and disintegrated into a pool table until my eyeballs rolled into the pockets . . .

On screen, Danny Trejo is the most recognisable anti-hero in Hollywood – killed at least a hundred times, he steals every scene he’s in. But off screen, he is so much more. The ultimate hard-knock-lifer, and a true man of the world, he has all the stories, and all the scars.

Raised in an abusive home, Danny struggled from an early age with heroin addiction and doing time in some of the country’s most notorious state prison, including Folsom and San Quentin – where he met Charles Manson – before starring in such modern classics as Heat, From Dusk Till Dawn, and Machete. Now, Danny takes us over the peaks and through the valleys of his life, including meeting one of the world’s most infamous serial killers and working with icons like Charles Bronson and Robert De Niro.

In raw detail, Danny recounts how he managed the horrors of incarceration, rebuilt his life, and drew inspiration from the adrenaline-fueled robbing heists of his past for the film roles that forged his legend.

Redemptive, poignant, and raw,Trejois a portrait of a magnificent life and an unforgettable journey through tragedy, pain, and, finally, success. Told with cowboy appeal, gritty rebel wisdom, and total honesty, these are outlaw stories from the frontiers: the frontiers of prison, of Hollywood, and of life

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If youre a fan like I am this is definitely the book for you. Pete Davidson, actor, producer, and cast member onSaturday Night Live

Dannys incredible life story shows that even though we may fall down at some point in our lives, its what we do when we stand back up that really counts. Robert Rodriguez, creator ofSpy Kids,Desperado, andMachete

Discover the full, fascinating, and inspirational true story of Danny Trejos journey from crime, prison, addiction, and lossits enough to make you believe in the possibility of a Hollywood ending (The New York Times Book Review).

On screen, Danny Trejo the actor is a baddie who has been killed at least a hundred times. Hes been shot, stabbed, hanged, chopped up, squished by an elevator, and once, was even melted into a bloody goo. Off screen, hes a hero beloved by recovery communities and obsessed fans alike. But the real Danny Trejo is much more complicated than the legend.

Raised in an abusive home, Danny struggled with heroin addiction and stints in some of the countrys most notorious state prisonsincluding San Quentin and Folsomfrom an early age, before starring in such modern classics asHeat,From Dusktill Dawn, andMachete. Now, in this funny, painful, and suspenseful memoir, Danny takes us through the incredible ups and downs of his life, including meeting one of the worlds most notorious serial killers in prison and working with legends like Charles Bronson and Robert De Niro.

An honest, unflinching, and inspirational study in the definition of character (Kevin Smith, director and actor),Trejoreveals how he managed the horrors of prison, rebuilt himself after finding sobriety and spirituality in solitary confinement, and draws inspiration from the adrenaline-fueled robbing heists of his past for the film roles that made him a household name. He also shares the painful contradictions in his personal life. Although he speaks everywhere from prison yards to NPR about his past to inspire countless others on their own road to recovery and redemption, he struggles to help his children with their personal battles with addiction, and to build relationships that last.

Redemptive and painful, poignant and real,Trejois a portrait of a magnificent life and an unforgettable and exceptional journey.