I find it interesting that he uses the word "gang"...I wonder if that is the reporter's doing or if he actually uses that word. At anyrate, Im looking forward to reading his book and talking with some people I know to find out if this guys if for real or what.
Sounds like it could be a pretty good piece.

If I was guessing I would think it was the 'reporter',
I also have a feeling this question was asked differently face to face "Is it unusual for a former motorcycle-gang chapter president to be able to write? " Whats unusual is when you can find a 'reporter' who can...........

Haha MJF, you are so right. yeah, Im guessing it was the reporter also...Ive also never heard of a Pagan "chief". Though Ive heard of a Pagan "Indian" LOL (you know who you are if you read this.... :> )

From amazon.conm reviews, so it sounds well written, but the last entry is telling

"By Suzanne Wallis (Tulsa, Oklahoma) - See all my reviews


I think this book was as good as the Sonny Barger book, Hell's Angel if not better.
Very gritty and realistic and man, John Hall is a very good writer as well. He kept me reading and reading on. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
Outstanding book!, September 19, 2008
By D. O. C. Spanjer "Doc /HOLLAND" (Alkmaar-Holland) - See all my reviews


This is a very GOOD book, well written and well documented.The style is even better than an other all-time icon, Hells Angels by H.Thompson.It is worth every euro I paid for it.As an european biker I get a better look at the history of 1%-America in years. Most of the publications were always about the HAMC and now more books are published about the other clubs:giving a more balanced look at these matters.Truly an outstanding piece of work. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
Superb Effort, September 14, 2008
By Pappy (PACNORWEST) - See all my reviews

"Riding on the Edge" is, IMHO, the finest work of 1%er biker literature on the stands today. Written by an Old School biker and original member of the Pagans MC, this is a thoughtful, respectful and captivating story of what it was like to be a 1960s motorcycle outlaw.

Written by John Hall, today a professional journalist and academic, Hall's book eclipses Sonny Barger's very successful effort (Hell's Angel) and, when compared, makes a mockery of Ruben "Doc" Cavazo's recent book about himself (oh, and the Mongols MC, too).

"Riding" is a wonderful read with the best outlaw biker book cover on the stands to date. Well worth the purchase.

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Fact and Fiction, September 23, 2008
By Pagan Ronnie 1% (West Virginia) - See all my reviews

In 2006 John Hall's literary agent James Fitzgerald of New York contacted us about the book. At that time Fitzgerald was informed that John Hall in fact did not have authorization to write, print or publish any thing about the Pagan's MC. John Hall has never contacted the club at all to seek authorization. The book is interesting to read for the most part, however it is by no means a acurate and true account of the 1 1/2 years that John Hall was a member of the club. Not only is it an exageration of his own status and position within the club, but also certain alleged events written of in the book are totally fictional and never happened. For the most part he dropped names of men that are dead now, however others are still alive and atest to the false nature of this personal account of John Hall. John Hall was nothing more than a spoke in a wheel. John Hall is not a original member of the club and does not have the respect or honor that position would grant.
Pagan Ronnie 1%
Pagan's MC "

Well there you have it. Pagan Ronnie is a pesonal friend of mine whom I've known for several years. I was in the process of sending him an email to ask him about this guy and the book when I signed back on and read this post. You can take Ronnie's word to the bank for sure, I trust what he says implicitly. Perhaps we can consider this book some good fictional reading and nothing more.

Here's a link to another story and one more comment from Ronnie 1%.
http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/articles/17749/cover-story

I call bullshit. Just another asshole trying to make money as a self proclaimed badass.

I remember the 60's & 70's very well.

Then again, Libra, let's not consider the book at all and not help fill the pockets of yet another "short-timer" with enhanced memory exageration disorder.

Hi Nina ! Good to 'see' You

Respects,
Michael

Amen Nina...as always, good to see you , Dear.

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Maybe John Hall and Ed Winterhalder can get kicked out of swap meets together.

The only 1%er books I consider a good read are Donny's Unauthorized Technical Guide to Harley-Davidson and of course Barger's.

Okay, what did I miss? What was the blocked post?

An idiots first post as usual!!!

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