The Streets of Baltimore, Joe Frantz
The Streets of Baltimore, Joe Frantz
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The Streets of Baltimore
The Shocking Addiction Memoir of Brandon Novak

Author: Joe Frantz

Narrator: Brandon Novak

Unabridged: 6 hr 51 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/14/2023

Synopsis

Brandon Novak, an actor known for the films Jackass and Viva La Bam, among others, was a teenage skateboarder, but his lust for heroin led to a junkie’s destiny on the streets of Baltimore. Arrests, rehabs, and drug-tortured love triangles consumed Novak’s life, until his childhood friend and Jackass alumnus Bam Margera guided him to MTV fame. But Novak’s stardom led him down a self-destructive path that forced him to sculpt his future.This suspenseful memoir is interspersed with action, humor, and inspiration.

About Joe Frantz

Joe Frantz is an American filmmaker, author, and member of Bam Margera’s CKY Crew. He has authored several books about addiction, including Dreamseller and The Streets of Baltimore with Brandon Novak. He has served as producer, director, director of photography, and cameraman on over two hundred episodes of television for MTV, National Geographic, the Discovery Channel, Animal Planet, the Travel Channel, and various other networks.

About Brandon Novak

Brandon Thomas Novak is an American author, motivational speaker, and former professional skateboarder and CKY crew member. He also had appearances in the Viva La Bam reality comedy series and the Jackass films.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Lili on January 04, 2022

THE STREETS OF BALTIMORE - i was so lucky to see brandon novak speak recently, which pushed me to finally read his second book. i read dreamseller as a kid and was blown away at the fact that a person who starred in my favorite TV show and favorite movies had such a terrible addiction. this book def......more

Goodreads review by Jason on March 08, 2021

4.5 stars I’ve read Novak’s other book, and it was great. This one may be even better. I’ve met Novak twice.. once using and once sober. His story is amazing, and is truly unbelievable how he transformed his life, stays sober, and helps so many people! Thank you Novak for sharing your stories.......more

Goodreads review by Tuesday on June 05, 2023

I have loved Brandon Novak since I was a kid. Anything Bam related he was on, he was who I loved. When we were lucky enough to meet Bam and his crew, it was him I was fangirling hard over. I've read Dreamseller, but once I knew Novak had been the voice of the audio book it was a no brainer for me th......more

Goodreads review by Daniel on December 20, 2023

"Streets of Baltimore" by Brandon Novak and Joe Frantz is an unfiltered masterpiece that captivates from the first page. Novak's raw storytelling paired with Frantz's compelling narrative style creates a poignant exploration of resilience, redemption, and the human spirit. A powerful journey through......more

Goodreads review by Lindsay on August 21, 2022

This was a wonderfully personal account of Brandon's battle with addiction. It was also written really well and the chapters were short, which I appreciate because i'm not the best reader. So it was a breeze for me to read. I never wanted to put it down! I would highly recommend anyone read this boo......more

Quotes

“Novak’s story brings hope and inspiration.” Danny Duncan, pop-culture celebrity

“A gripping portrait of adversity, salvation, and recovery.” Dr. Drew Pinsky, media personality, internist, and addiction medicine specialist

“Novak’s story is evidence that miracles really do happen.” Steve-O, actor and television personality

“Novak is honest and passionate about recovery.” Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation, praise for the author

Awards

  • Apple Books Pick
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