Episodes

The Diary of a Recovering Mad Man

By: Gucci Mane

Narrated by: Guy Lockard, Gucci Mane

Gucci Mane, one of hip-hop’s most iconic figures and a trailblazer in Atlanta’s rap culture, reveals his struggles with mental health and drug addiction that will provide fans and readers with insights into his career and life.

As one of hip-hop’s legendary figures and an indispensable fixture in Atlanta’s vibrant rap culture, Gucci was on an upswing in his career when he sold his debut memoir, The Autobiography of Gucci Mane in 2016. He had just been released from prison, sporting a slimmer physique and health-conscious diet; he announced his ninth album, the platinum-selling Everybody Looking; and became the face of a global campaign with the luxury Italian designer that inspired his name and persona. But underneath all that, he was hiding some of his darkest struggles from the world. Now he is ready to tell his full story.

In Episodes, Gucci revisits his life and shares what was really going on for the first time. The mental anguish, the pitfalls, the triggers no one speaks about. Each episode is Gucci experiencing something—something you may remember from the news or even heard in his music—and giving you the background of where he was mentally. He reveals how his fascination with money got the worst of him, why he committed certain crimes, the story behind his ice cream cone tattoo, and how his wife felt watching him overdose. Along the way, he interviews medical professionals and mental health experts to provide insight into mental health awareness.

Episodes is Gucci’s way of reaching beyond the “each one, teach one” approach of discussing mental illness behind closed doors, opting instead to cultivate a discourse amongst a culture that, while steadily improving how it regards mental health, still stigmatizes public discussions around the topic. This compelling memoir sheds light on both his inner struggles and his triumphs, offering an unflinching account of a man who defied the odds to leave a lasting legacy on music, culture, and conversations around mental health.

Stunning

Nun but facts and history being told , learned a lot about my favorite artist I never knew before. Must read or listen if a fan.

They saved me!

This book will be incredibly helpful for many individuals who are struggling with mental health issues and believe that drugs can cure them. However, it is important to emphasize that drugs will not provide a lasting solution. Gucci Mane will always hold a special place in my heart as my favorite artist. Regardless of whether or not they are using drugs, this man is truly a legend! I would like to extend my heartfelt appreciation to Mr. and Mrs. Davis.

New Narrator

the book was great but next time use someone who actually knows about the person. terminology was misused and name was mispronounced.

Informative listen

As a new clinical mental health counselor, I consume as much about mental health and illness as I can. I cannot say that I was familiar with Gucci Mane, aside from knowing he is a rapper. This audiobook takes an honest look at bipolar disorder and paranoid schizophrenia in all of its scariness, ugliness, messiness, and resulting destruction and heartbreak. I found this to be more effective than any academic/scholarly research I could have done. This is the third book I’ve read that gave first-person accounts of living with bipolar disorder. I highly recommend it.

Runnability 

As a mental health therapist, I feel that this took great bravery for a black man to not only speak his truth but also give the world the life that he was battling with. It is so hard for the black community to admit when mental illness is taking over and them using substances to medicate their problems. I love this book because it shows bravery, great strength and resilience.