"I just finished your book and I have to say it was great reading. I found all the information on the track listing of each record fasinating. It was cool to read all the info on the demos. Even though I have a lot of them it's an added tease to hear you describe all of them"

"The pictures alone are worth the price."

"I just wanted to say thank you, very much for the enjoyable read. I remain very impressed - great job!"

"Totally stunned by the quality of the book. Better than I would have ever imagined. Everyone involved should be very proud."

"Just wanted to drop you a quick line to say congratulations on the fantastic job you did on the Trick book! I got my copy last weekend and didn't put it down until I finished."

"It's obvious that you put a lot of time and research into it. Some truly great info in it. I learned quite a bit. Great stuff on origins of songs, influence of producers, the early days, and on and on and on."

"Thanks for taking the time to put the story of Trick down in print. I've been waiting a long time for a book on them. And now we have it! You and Ken should be proud."

"Just mailing you to let you that the book is great, and should be a smash with CT fans. Congratulations!"

"I haven't fully recovered yet from the wonderful weekend in Merrillville but I wanted to let you know that I loved your book Reputation is a Fragile Thing. When I returned home from TrickFest my book was waiting for me and I couldn't wait to start reading it. Once I started it was difficult to put down, I just finished it yesterday and thought it was fantastic. Great job at chronicling the band's history, and even though I knew much of their story, (or thought I did anyway), I discovered many details that made reading the book a treat. The pictures were incredible too! I really enjoyed the photos from their early days, some of the pics of Rick are priceless."

"Hi Mike. I just got a copy of your biography book on cheap trick and it is fantastic. You did a tremendous job writing this book, it`s what every cheap trick fan has waited for."

"You guys did a superb job in researching the book and I'm really appreciative of the hard work you put into it. In fact, I've been sneaking it to work to read it the past couple of days."

"I read your book last weekend. I was snowed in for 3 days(a foot of snow!!) and enjoyed it tons! I'm looking forward to reading it again (I think I have to just to begin to retain all of that info). It really is well written and easy to follow! okay, I'm ready for the sequel.....ha ha!!"

"As a last minute cancellation from TF2, your book was great consolation...I immediately devoured it the first day...congratulations on a great accomplishment, it's awesome!!"

"Got mine in the mail while at TF2. Even though I was on Trick overload when I returned to Dallas on Sunday, I picked it up and started reading. Do yourself a favor and get this book. The pictures alone are worth the price. And the reading is pretty cool too. Nice work Mike Hayes."

"This book is AWESOME. Absolutely AWESOME! The photos are definitely worth the purchase price alone, let alone all of the great stories, etc. Do yourself a favor and BUY THIS BOOK!!" "Kudos to Mike Hayes for all the hard work you've put into this book (IT SHOWS!!) and kudos to Ken as well!! GREAT JOB!"

"My advice is get your copy now, I did, and ever since I sent my money order in I have been able to run faster and jump higher. Seriously, it is only $25 dollars, that's a steal."

"I too have nothing but raves for the book. I was so happy when I got it just before my trip to England. It meant I would have something to read on the trip. Unfortunately I finished the book in 2 days and had to search for something new to read. Congrats to Mike & Ken on a job well done & a major exhortation to any Trick fan out there who hasn't bought the book to get it. It is a major page turner."

"I got my copy of "Reputation is a Fragile Thing" this morning!! I'm really happy about this; looks great so far Mike and Ken! I haven't done much more than look at pictures so far -- I couldn't help myself! I just had to stop and look at some of the pictures before I start reading it. There are some INCREDIBLE pictures. If you haven't ordered yours, what are you waiting for?!?!?!?!?!?!"

"Been reading RIAFT today. What an excellent piece of work. Much better than I would have ever expected. The authors and other contributers should be very proud. A "Must-Have" for the serious Cheap Trick fan."

"OK, now I admit I wanted to wait to see what the reviews were but everyone is raving...Would someone please post the ordering info for the book Reputation Is A Fragile Thing?"

"I got the book and it's awesome. I had been waiting so long for someone to write a book about Cheap Trick. They have been overlooked for so long now....Once again that was a great book and I feel like it's an unfinished story...maybe another book about trick and maybe with more of their involvement..."

"Just a note to let you know how much my wife and I enjoyed reading RIAFT. We especially loved the pictures. As far as wanting more personal info, it would have been great but to me the music has always been the reason for my love for the band. You covered the music side wonderfully! Two things I wish would have been in the book: 1: A quote from Rick or the record company about the "Rick Nelson" on Standing on the Edge. 2: An index. Now that I've finished I find myself wanting to go back and find certain highlights. A great read and very informative. Thanks again. Can't wait for a sequel!!"

"I'm enjoying working my way through REPUTATION ... I find it quite accurate as to representation of the personalities , characters traits , etc. of the band members, in so far as my experience is concerned. I find particularly fascinating all of the detail that you have provided regarding production of the bands music. Your descriptions have caused me to go back and relisten to a lot of CNP & Z music. You've certainly done your homework and are to be commended. It seems to me that the band might want to adopt your efforts as an official version as it can only motivate people to buy more of their music."

"I have finally finished reading the book.....I really took my time and wanted to absorb the text and being the overly crictical person I am....I looked for mistakes.....you know - I couldn't find any and the text...interviews and reviews are incredibly accurate......I like the fact that you didn't mince words, you didn't "candy coat" everything to make it all sound "wonderful"....but at the same time you are a fan and very positive about the guys personally and professionally. I understand that this is not an authorized biography....but it is written as well or better than some official stories that I have read. I have always fancied myself as a writer-but this text is far superior than anything I have done and I congratulate you for a job well done."

"I've just bought the book at Helter Skelter and am excited that such a thing exists."

"Great book! I wish you ALL THE SUCCESS with it."

"I love the book...WELL DONE! I am REALLY enjoying it." "The band should be proud of your work." "I love the book and couldn't put it down when I got it that night."

"there is something on every page (honestly) that is interesting to me. Not to say that I haven't heard some of these tales before, but the presentation of the CT story with the emphasis on the music is right up my alley."

"You did an outstanding job on the book. Just finished it last week and I was really impressed. Lots of interesting information and opinions on the productions of the albums were very interesting! I wrote for several newspapers for some years and the book was really well put together. Outstanding job and I've been trying to let people know if they haven't bought it they must!!"

"I just wanted to let you know you did a great job writing the biography. I focuses on the music which is the reason why we like Cheap Trick so much. I think no unreleased song that has ever surfaced somehow remains unmentioned. I love those early pictures."

"It will certainly serve as a testimonial and document that should stand up over time. Well done!"

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