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"A fascinating and stunning novel from Pete Wentz, the founder and bassist of punk sensation Fall Out Boy--that reveals the dark side of rock-and-roll.Winner of multiple MTV Awards and on People magazine's Most Beautiful list, Pete Wentz and his band Fall Out Boy have come a long way since their early days playing small venues outside of Chicago. But the rise to fame is not always smooth and glamorous, and Rainy Day Kids reveals the rocky road to stardom, including the extreme highs and lows along the way. Based heavily on Pete Wentz's own tumultuous life, Rainy Day Kids is about a singer named Pete. Pete is touring with a band, struggling to understand who he is, where he's been, and what he's become. He vacillates between the highs of being recognizedas an international sex symbol and the aching hopelessness he feels when he is alone. After the death of his longtime ex-girlfriend, Pete grieves deeply and soon embarks on a path of self-destruction, including an attempt to take his own life. With profound creativity and clarity, he discloses his darkest fears and reflects on his memorable moments, including his first kiss and his first fistfight. Pete Wentz's own journey to success has not been without pain, and now readers will experience the same emotional intensity that have made several million fans of his lyrics"--

Pete Wentz rose to fame as the lyricist and bassist for Grammy-nominated Fall Out Boy, one of the biggest bands of the last decade. Currently the host of the TV series Best Ink, Pete is also an entrepreneur whose ventures include a record label and a clothing line, and he is the co-owner of Angels & Kings, a brand of popular bars and nightlife destinations in Chicago, Los Angeles, and Barcelona, Spain.
James Montgomery is a senior writer for MTV News, where he covers rock and pop music, politics, and popular culture. His work has also appeared in SPIN, TV Guide, Surplus, Stop Smiling, The Journal News, and several other publications. He has never been chosen one of People's Most Beautiful People.