Life's Too Short: A Memoir

This was such a heartwarming and transparent story! Darius shares his and the group’s experiences in a way that makes you feel as if you’re sitting there talking to him, and I LOVE those types of memoirs. As a South Carolina native and University of South Carolina graduate (attended right behind them), it was so great to hear about the successes of the band from my alma mater. And I smiled all through the David Letterman, Sinatra and Al Green stories. What a great read!

I did not think that I would like this book as much as I did but the author put a great deal of thought into giving an honest account of his life thus far. Following your heart in the face of success is not always easy but Mr. Rucker did just that. His relationship with his mother guiding him at every turn was a beautiful backdrop to his life story. You can’t help but respect his loyalty to his bandmates and his appreciation for where he is now. Maybe hearing about the racism he had to battle along the way will open some people’s eyes about what goes on daily in this country. Despite the heavy topics at times, Life’s Too Short was an easy, interesting read about a cool guy I think we all would like to have a drink with one of these days.

First off… I LOVE Darius Rucker. If you’re like me, this is a must-read! Makes me love him more. His honesty about life is so respectful and the love of his mom is unconditional! This books takes you through his life—singing at home with a salt shaker as his mic—college where Hootie & The Blowfish came to life—the love he has for his friends in the band!!! Then his own country career! I respect him so much!!!! (And I’ve now download ALL of Hootie’s and his own music!) have always been a fan since “cracked rearview” to now…. Love love love this book!!!

I liked this book because I like Darius Rucker . It is an entertaining book because it tells the truth . So many of these type of books you can tell they are sugar coated in there story . I new a little of his background before reading the book but not to the extent this does into . I really enjoyed the easy read that you did not want to put down -

What a fun, engaging, well-written memoir! The chapter sequence is thoughtful and helpful. For those fans of Darius Rucker, this should be a "must read". We have seen him many times, been to his "meet & greets", but this adds a whole new layer of understanding who Darius is. I can easily recommend this book!

This book grabbed me from the beginning. Darius talked from his heart throughout which is what kept me reading. His love of music grabbed my love for music and held me through to the end. After Beth gave him his ultimatum about his drinking and drugs you did not say anything More about your relationship, that was disappointing.

Easy, fun read. Darius is a great writer, candid and very interesting. I wish him well in all his future endeavors!!

I have been a Hootie and the Blowfish fan from the time Hold My Hand came on the radio. These guys are my Beatles (though I love The Beatles, too), so I had to read Darius's book Life's Too Short. It was well-written, like he was talking to you over breakfast at the Waffle House. Darius gives us a look at his life before Hootie as well as life on the road and recording and everything in between. I had read Jim (Soni) Sonefeld's book as well, so I wasn't surprised by the drug use, just by the extent. They never had any legal issues (until recently, anyway) with drugs, so didn't hear about it. If you like Hootie and the Blowfish, or Darius Rucker, you need to read this book!

Great Read…. Enjoyed his memoir & his music from his Hootie Days & Country Music.

Loved this book. Reminded me a lot of my own musical upbringing.

Loved this honest life story from Darius Rucker!

Love to read books on singers. This one did not disappoint