Make-Up to Break-Up Book of Poems for The Soul

Scared confused mindless clone, Delving deeper into the unknown, my heart is bruised my soul crumbled The deep despair of lovers rumbled I am in a dreadful situation, too. I am in love with a guy. It has been 4 years now, but I can't marry him, not now, not ever. His family and mine are against our marriage, but I can't stop Hard to breathe Weird to touch Acting normal Think too much I just went through the same. I was in two years of a long distance relationship and found out he dated other girls and not only one. I once found out and talked to him about it but he called I told you I loved you.

You didn't hesitate to say it back. You held me in your arms When I needed comfort. I felt so much for this one guy. I thought he was the one, but instead, he left me with a broken heart. After three weeks, I asked him why did he say in the beginning that I meant everything Menu Search Login Loving. Keep me logged in. Breaking Up Poems Email Share.

August Emotions Of A Breakup. Your Touch By Dan Published: October Over the years I've been through so much, But it all seemed worth it when I first felt your touch. April Someday you'll miss me like I missed you.

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It is a book about the journey of healing from trauma and becoming whole again. It will convince you that, yes, you do matter. This collection of poetry is intensely heartbreaking and soul searching. It speaks to your mind, body, and spirit, forever changing you. The statements hidden inside her pages will give you a newfound appreciation for yourself and will help you understand the people around you better.

Your Soul Is A River is deeply empowering, encouraging, and uplifting. Unlike books meant purely for entertainment purposes, her thought provoking poetry will make you stop and ponder the world around you. More importantly, it will make you want to live instead of merely exist. Nikita Gill is an author you have probably seen quoted on Pinterest, Tumblr, or Instagram. Instead of reading her words one or two lines at a time when you happen to stumble across them, you should pick up a copy of her poetry collection so her words can hit you at full force.

Bianca Sparacino is not only a beautiful writer — she is a beautiful human being. She will encourage you to love yourself before anyone else. She will remind you of your intrinsic worth. Why is my solo career not happening? I didn't make any money off the 1st reunion tour! I didn't make any money off the Kiss Psycho Circus tour! I didn't make any money off whatever the last tour was called!

Plenty of those too. I was going to only give it two point five, but, as someone who stayed up late to tape "Kiss Meets the Phantom of the Park" on VHS so she could pause it during the commercials, I felt I was being a bit harsh. Oct 25, Freda Mans-Labianca rated it it was amazing. This is a book written by Peter Criss.

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It documents his whole life, from a little lad banging on his moms pots to a grown man playing venues to millions. Makeup to Breakup is a no-holds-barred version of Peter Criss's experiences within and without a band. He tells it like it is, all of it. From growing up in Brooklyn to being a founding member of Kiss, and even his experiences around his hit song, "Beth".

A shocking tell all story from one of the greatest drummers of our time. I have been a fan This is a book written by Peter Criss. I have been a fan of Kiss's for as far back as I can remember. While I admit, it was Gene Simmons and his demon character that appealed to me most, I still enjoyed all of the original four members of the band. Paul with his bold, big voice, Ace with his coolness about him, and the Catman who's song Beth is the most beautiful rock ballad ever!

So you could say I was slightly excited. I always wondered what happened, why did he come and go so much, and why is two other guys in the band now??? Well, everything I ever wondered and more is in this book. A couple of times I was floored by what I was reading 'cause I just had no idea.

What a journey they all have taken. Being part of something that will definitely go on forever, and with sharing gritty details of what seedy stardom is really all about, makes you crave even more. Crazy to think, but it's true. I think this is the kind of tell-all book that Kiss fans are either gonna love or hate. There will be no in-between with this, it's just too honest, and you'll either appreciate it or think he's bashing the band. Your call either way, but I don't believe that was his intention, just sayin'.

It was still the original group and they were touring the "Dynasty" album. So, I knew that Peter had a volatile personality and caused disharmony in the band. He also didn't make the most out of the second chance he was given for a reunion tour with KISS in their original makeup. However, I wanted to hear him tell the story in his own words. It just confirmed everything bad that was said about him in the other books.

However, Peter holds nothing back here and provides probably the most details and dish out of all four KISS members' autobiographies. This was a very honest and well-written book. I felt like Peter was talking to me, telling his own story. That's how I like an autobiography to read. Peter unabashedly shares every sordid story about himself and others, and is blatantly honest about his own excesses with sex, drugs and alcohol.

He tells about his childhood in NY, growing up in an Italian family in an apartment complex, attending Catholic grammar school, triumphing over cancer, his marriages and his beloved daughter. Although I thoroughly enjoyed the book, I was left feeling like I did when I read Dave Mustaine's autobiography; sad for him. He blames everyone else in the band, when he really caused his own problems.

Still, he maintains a positive and forgiving attitude, and relies heavily on his Catholic faith which he mentions often throughout the book. All in all, an excellent read. Oct 26, Jeffrey Sylvester rated it it was ok. While this book is better than Frehley's "No Regrets", it is still pretty lame.

The only thing I sort of liked is that Peter seems to have cleaned up in the end with a greater appreciation for the simple things whether in love or materialism. So, it seems that as a guy, he has concluded life with a happy ending, which is nice to hear. But as far as the KISS heyday goes, much of the book is a spool about his superficial and reckless money, drug and sex decisions. Throughout the book he moans abou While this book is better than Frehley's "No Regrets", it is still pretty lame.

Throughout the book he moans about how he and Ace incrementally became subordinate to Gene and Paul but I can't imagine an alternative given Ace and Peter's ceaseless immaturity. For example, he describes Gene and Paul as anal, on-time, workaholics whereas he and Ace played from the heart couldn't read music, or keep a beat , partied all the time blowing shifts , and spent money like impulsive fools. Had it not been for the latter, Peter would not have found himself hamstrung begging for bottom-dollar subordination to Gene and Paul come the reunion tour. From what Peter describes he is damn lucky Gene and Paul took him in at all given he couldn't even play his own music.

I love early KISS but Pete just ain't that talented although he seems like he has a good heart and totally means well, and unlike Ace, eventually overcame his early 20s mindset and moved on. The quality of the writing is higher in this book versus Frehley's "No Regrets" and is more about one man's journey through life as opposed to the prism of one particular band.

Oct 30, Dave rated it really liked it. I read Gene's book when it came out, and Ace's as well. Peter has been promising a book for almost 10 years. Well, here it is, and it does not disappoint. Gene's book pulled no punches. He painted Ace and Peter in a certain light, and sometimes a not so nice one. All in all, Peter's version is a lot like Gene's. True, Peter puts HIS spin on certain events. Bit for the most part, if it's in Gene's book, it's in Peter's as well-with Peter's view of the events.

Peter does seem to go into more detail on a few things.. While Gene didn't down play the sex, Peter opened my eyes, boy did he ever! It's hard to beleive some of it-but I do! Peter talks about his struggle with drug abuse as well. I did learn some things I didn't know before. Where he really got my attention is when the group gets back together in For Peter and Ace it was not the happy reunion we all thought.

He goes into great detail about it, and again, I beleive it. Does he come down too hard on Gene and Paul? Maybe he does, at times. Does he take a little too much credit for some things? I enjoyed the book very much. While I will now look at all of them in a differet light, I will always enjoy their music!!!!! Aug 21, Kathryn rated it liked it. I didn't become aware of KISS through the radio as I did with other bands, but through other kids during after-school care.

Their older siblings had the records and merchandise, all of which trickled down to younger listeners. Perhaps it's fitting, considering the direction of the band's early marketing efforts - i I didn't become aware of KISS through the radio as I did with other bands, but through other kids during after-school care. Perhaps it's fitting, considering the direction of the band's early marketing efforts - it's no wonder that the band's original drummer expresses frustration in his memoir that he preferred to work as a musician in a band like the Stones rather than a commodity in a group like The Monkees.

I don't profess to be a member of the KISS Army I don't own a single album or compilation , so at best I'm a casual listener and often captive observer, considering how expansively the KISS brand is still advertised. I picked up Peter Criss's book, Makeup to Breakup, after my closest friend told me he was reading Ace Frehley's book look for a guest review on that one soon. He went into Ace's book already knowing much of the story, being perhaps a more avid fan, and from the notes we've compared it may be safe to say Criss's book delves a bit deeper into the "KISStory. While an unwavering faith in God and devotion to family ultimately pull him back, this event seems to symbolize the shaky ground on which Criss has walked through much of his life, from early beginnings running with gangs to false starts with fledgling bands until his first meeting with Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley.

As with other musician memoirs I've read in recent years Sammy Hagar's for one , the requisite juvenile delinquency sets the stage for an interesting life. George Peter Criscuola stood out in school and in the neighborhood, and not necessarily in a good way. A stint in a gang helped toughen him for life on the road as a drummer, yet he left his tenure with KISS a victim in many ways. Criss notes here that Simmons has painted him as the complainer in the group, and if Criss's word is to be accepted over the other band members he has good reason.

Criss's desire to play in a band apparently conflicted with Simmons's desire to play up a brand - profits from the KISS-logo condoms, coffins, underwear, etc. It's interesting to note, too, that Frehley had designed the iconic logo that Simmons markets with fervor. But this is a review of Makeup to Breakup, not a critique of the band's marketing strategy. I find that as I read books like Criss's I become torn emotionally. The guy had millions at one point, and one might find it challenging to feel for him when he hits a low point personally and professionally, especially when you read of all the coke snorted, the women banged and tossed away, etc.

In some chapters Criss appears unapologetic for certain actions, and when you come to the point where you want to close the book and leave him to reap what he sowed you read about how the KISS machine drew him back in so they could make more money off the Catman, and you feel insulted right along with him. Criss may never see a dime from sales of lunchboxes and t-shirts, but at the end of the day he knows the KISS Army formed for a love of the music, and his contributions are no less important than the other members'.

Remember, Criss co-wrote the band's highest charting single, and that's one thing Gene, Paul, and Ace can never take away. I imagine hardcore KISS fans will debate over whether Criss is entitled to his financial share of the legacy or if Simmons and Stanley acted with benevolence in giving Criss a "second chance" after years of drug abuse on the job.

Either way, fans now have a third point of view of the KISStory to consider, and it's worth reading.

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Jun 08, Julie rated it liked it Shelves: Peter Criss has a good story to tell. He tenaciously clawed pun intended! Jerry Nolan of the New York Dolls! Along the way, he battled addictions his nine-week stint in a Connecticut rehab is assiduously detailed here , women, breast cancer true! In fact, vociferous Gene-and- Peter Criss has a good story to tell. In fact, vociferous Gene-and-Paul complaints come to punctuate this narrative, and--granted--with good reason. As Pete tells it, both bandmates undercut Pete constantly, emotionally, financially and even when it came to the legacy of the band.

Quirky, sodden and lovable Ace is here, too, of course, but Pete doesn't spare him either. It really is Pete against all, and yet, like most titles in the "rock 'n' recovery" genre, there is the redemption its readers demand. Oct 31, Snem rated it liked it Shelves: Great sex, drugs and rock and roll stories which I loved. I appreciated him sharing his breast cancer experience and advocacy.

I can tell he took a lot of time putting this book together and did a lot of soul-searching. I sympathized that he really seemed to be screwed over by the band at every turn. There seemed to be no lack of ego on him, you'd think he was the best drummer in all of musicdom everyone is lucky to have played with him, slept with him, met him. Practically outting Paul and ragg Great sex, drugs and rock and roll stories which I loved. Practically outting Paul and ragging on fat chicks didn't earn him points with me and I was kinda turned off by his bitter tone, but he is a slice of rock legend and it's a decent book.

May 17, Christopher Long rated it really liked it. He pulls no punches as he seemingly drops a dime on everyone he's encountered over the years — including himself and the three other original Kiss members.

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By his own admission, we learn that Criss deals with some serious anger issues. Founding lead guitarist Ace Frehley is portrayed as a Nazi-obsessed chronic masturbater. Co-founder and bassist Gene Simmons reportedly is such a sex-addicted maniac that during particularly severe flare-ups, herpes sores can cover most of his body. And Criss further claims that frontman Paul Stanley has wrestled with lifelong sexual orientation issues.

Despite his willingness to come clean regarding personal demons i. He openly questions Paul Stanley's sexual preference early in the story, revealing the frontman's unique talent for creating detailed drawings of penises. Yet his own, more disturbing behavior, as well as that of Ace Frehley gets a pass: Then we'd grab each other's dicks. It wasn't sexual, just stupid adolescent tomfoolery. Hang on there, fella. Where I come from that ain't called, "tomfoolery," that's called gay.

I'm not judging, I'm just saying. Criss recounts a particular Kiss road story from the mid '70s in which he and Frehley got a young female after-show guest bombed beyond the point of consciousness. They covered the girl with bologna and sandwich condiments, then proceeded to put her seemingly lifeless naked body into the hotel elevator and hit the button for the lobby.

It was disturbing tales such as this that frequently made me feel like a dope for having gleefully guzzled so much Kiss Kool-Aid for so many years.

Makeup to Breakup: My Life In and Out of Kiss by Peter Criss

I found Criss' conversational, no-nonsense style to be quite engaging. However, I was a bit disappointed that such a successful and talented sixty-six-year-old man still resorts to juvenile name-calling. I believe that referring to people as "fags" and "whores" and prefacing every reference to Simmons and Stanley with, "those pricks" or "those fuck faces," only compromises Criss' credibility.

And his countless references to women as "pussy" was insulting and just plain creepy. That type of language was crass even back in the '70s. I can only imagine that jamming a near fifty-year career into pages was no easy feat.

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Hence, Criss' story is fast-paced and he often quickly glosses over prime eras. And although Criss did successfully touch on most aspects of his life, many holes remained in his story. Jeanette Frehley receives "special thanks" in the Acknowledgments, but she is only briefly referenced one time in the rest of the book. I'd be interested in gaining further insight into their friendship. However, Criss makes no mention of their passing.

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And if Paul McCartney had rescued me during any kind of accident, I certainly would have devoted more than a casual, one paragraph description of the experience. But I commend Criss for taking the time to give credit where it's due — shining light on the creative Kiss contributions of Aucoin and Delaney. It seems that perhaps the greatest source of darkness in Criss' life was, and may continue to be, not sex, drugs or rock and roll, but the emotional damage caused by religion. Guilt, condemnation and punishment, was beat into him practically from birth by priests, nuns and even well-intending family members.

He paid for ALL sins — past, present and future when the religious people of his day crucified him.

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And I certainly mean no disrespect, but praying to Mary is as effective as praying to an Ace Frehley action figure. That's all a product of man-made religion. What I'm talking about is relationship — a unique and personal connection with God the Father through his Son, Jesus Christ. Salvation is the greatest gift ever offered to man. And contrary to Criss' assertions, God does NOT place cancer or any sickness on people for any reason.