Save Me from Myself: How I Found God, Quit Korn, Kicked Drugs, and Lived to Tell My Story

by Brian Welch

Book Overview

The incredible story of a controversial rock star, his secret addiction to methamphetamines, and his miraculous salvation through Jesus Christ. Candid and inspiring, Save Me from Myself is a rock 'n'... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0061251844
• ISBN13: 9780061251849
• Release Date: July 2007
• Publisher: HarperOne
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Can't promote

As a Christian I cannot endorse this book. I hope Head is truly saved but You Do Not Curse God. I hope God has forgiven this man. No, I am not perfect. I sin everyday like everyone else but there are much better books out there.

Life Changing

This book is a very useful book in being influential to changing your life for the better. It helped me strengthen my bond with God and to become a better person. It also was very helpful when I was going through a very dark time in my life.

True Believer with an Awesome Testimony

I purchased this book for my 19 year old son but after meeting Brian at a book signing decided to read it for myself before sending it to my son. I could not put it down. I read the book cover to cover in a matter of hours. Brian has the sweetest spirit and writes from his heart. While he is honest about his choices he does not condemn or judge others. I also appreciated that he was modest in describing his former lifestyle and didn't get overly detailed or graphic. You get the picture without being grossed out with unnecessary detail. My only concern is that Christian fundamentalists will freak out when he challenges the effectiveness of organized religion in reaching souls for Christ, however, I completely AGREE with him that FIRST you get right with God by asking Jesus to come into your heart and life and save you from your(self) and your sins in order to have a right relationship with God. Church is part of learning and growing in fellowship and in understanding God's Word but it is NOT essential in saving grace. I loved this book and I am praying for the success of Brian's ministry. Furthermore, my 19 year old son, who is a heavy metal guitar player and a born again Christian, told me that he feels closer to God as a result of reading Brian's story. I believe it will also really be an inspiration to him as he navigates some of the trappings of the music industry. The world needs this man's perspective on Jesus and I am grateful to him for sharing his story.

This book surprised in in a profound way!

I had never heard of the name Brian "Head" Welch or Korn for that matter until last week when I saw Brian in an interview. Something about him intrigued me and I found myself driving to the bookstore to purchase his book. I read it in one day and was extremely touched by it. His honesty jumps off the pages and his devotion to his new faith is very refreshing. I have been a believer of Christ for a long time and even attended Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. His thirst for a true, authentic walk with the Lord is very inspiring. I have not witnessed that level of heart and mind driven devotion in a long time, (not even when I was embedded in a sea of believers in seminary!)Surprisingly, I never once got the discernment that Brian had just simply replaced one addiction for another, or that his devotion was too radical or "fringe". On the contary, I was really inspired to have a similar pursuit of Christ and his teachings as well. I really believe that Brian is annointed to be an ambassador for Christ, and not just for the alternative, tattooed, skateboarding set either. Trust me, I am very far removed from that generation and yet I have been more deeply inspired to thirst for a greater, more passionate walk with Chirst since reading his book. God does indeed work in mysterious and marvelous ways! I highly recommend the book for all, no matter what your generation, musical tastes, background, religious background, etc. happens to be. Trust me, if you read the book with an open heart, you WILL be moved by his testimony and God - willing inspired in a new, fresh way. God Bless you Brian!

Best Book I've Read in a Long Time

I bought this book for my 19 year old son. He read it, and was really moved by it. I read the book myself, and Brian made me look over some areas in my Christian walk that needed to be re-examined. This book is so honest and down-to-earth. We are just common people, not rock stars, rich, or famous, but we were able to relate to so many of the things that Brian went through before he was walking with the Lord, and what he goes through while walking with the Lord. I've never met Brian, but feel he's already a friend and brother. If you know Jesus as your personal savior, then this book will uplift you, and encourage you. If you don't know Jesus as your personal savior, then this book will show you how real Jesus is.

Brian Welch - A Rockers Real Inspiration to Transform Addiction & Misery

In Save Me from Myself, Brian Welch former rock lead guitarist of the band Korn shares so openly, humbly and completely honestly about his life, growing up in "Bako" (Bakersfield, CA), his family life and the living hell he experienced, to finding his way to a sane stable life, free of drug addiction, with his connection to Jesus Christ. Brian is a real hero for the millions of fans of his former rock group. The teens who also feel isolated, hurt, misunderstood and angry can now (finally) learn the real truth about the downward spiral of drug addiction, and how they can turn it around to have a much happier life. The book reads as if you're listening to a real, down-to-earth friend, who just tells it like it is. Brian isn't looking for glory here, he's sharing from his heart. By the courageous example he sets, this book should be a MUST READ for anyone who can relate to the life Brian used to have, and how to positively turn that around.

Now I understand

I now understand why Head left the band. All this time, we had nothing to go on but what the media had to say, and a few interviews. They still left me feeling a little discouraged as to why one of my idols would just drop off the face of the planet. This book definitely puts Head's Korn experience into perspective. Although I'd like to see him reunite with the band, sober of course, this confirms it will never happen. The book becomes very hard to put down once you've started, especially since I'm a Korn fan. I recommend this book not only to Korn fans, but to people who want to see real life experiences that prove there is always something more out there.