Fahrenheit-182: A Humorous and Inspirational Memoir by Mark Hoppus of Blink-182

I picked up Fahrenheit-182 fully expecting a few laughs, some nostalgia, and maybe a couple of good behind-the-scenes anecdotes. What I wasn’t prepared for was just how seen I’d feel, page after page. I started listening to Blink-182 in 1997, when I was in seventh grade, the year skateboarding meant freedom, baggy jeans were battle gear, and every local high school had at least one kid blasting Dude Ranch from a battered boombox. For me and my friends, Blink wasn't just background music, it was the starting gun. We’d push off on our boards with “Apple Shampoo” or “Dammit” in our ears, replaying lyrics that felt ripped from our own awkward, stubborn, and sometimes brilliant teenage lives. Reading Mark’s story brought that entire era back with clarity that hit harder than expected. He doesn’t shy away from the raw stuff: the cancer diagnosis, the fear, the disorientation of fame, or the loneliness that creeps in even when you're surrounded by millions of fans. But what makes this memoir work, and I mean really work, is that it’s filtered through the exact same dry, self-effacing humor that made Blink different from every other pop-punk band that followed. Mark’s voice is honest and vulnerable, but it never slips into pity or posturing. You get the sense that you’re hearing from a guy who’s lived through it, not someone trying to rewrite it. What makes this book truly exceptional and worth recommending is how universal its themes become when you strip away the stage lights. Identity, mortality, friendship, growing older without growing irrelevant it’s all in here. And for those of us who tried to write our own stories in garage bands, loading into battle-of-the-bands gigs with $90 pawn shop amps and the audacity to believe we mattered, Fahrenheit-182 feels like a memoir about us, too. I played guitar and sang in a band my friends and I started sophomore year. We had a three-song setlist, a pre-MySpace page, and exactly one crowd chant from a girl who probably only came because she liked our drummer. We practiced in basements with carpet stapled to the walls and dreamed of “making it,” mostly because Blink made it feel like that wasn’t just for someone else. That maybe we had a shot too. That blend of irreverence and emotional honesty shaped how we wrote songs, how we talked about growing up, and how we understood ourselves. Mark Hoppus, whether he knew it or not, had a hand in helping us find language for things we didn’t yet know how to say. This book reminded me of all of that. And yet, it also felt new, not a rehash of old albums or nostalgia bait, but a genuine look at what happens after the curtain drops. The humor is still sharp. The voice is still unmistakably Mark. But the stakes feel real. This isn’t just Blink-182’s bassist telling his story, it’s a father, a survivor, and a thoughtful human being reflecting on what it all meant. If you grew up skating curbs to Enema of the State, or if you spent hours clicking repeat on “Stay Together for the Kids” because you didn’t know how else to process your own family stuff, you owe it to yourself to read this. Even if Blink wasn’t your band, you’ll find something here that’s deeply and surprisingly resonant. Final Verdict: An honest, insightful, and often hilarious memoir that transcends its genre. Fahrenheit-182 is far more than a behind-the-scenes tour. It’s a time capsule, a mirror, and a celebration of the misfit kids we once were and the adults we’re still figuring out how to be. Highly recommended for fans, creatives, and anyone who understands how music can become part of your identity.

This was such a great read. I would recommend 10/10. I grew up in Ridgecrest and went to school with Mark. He explained the desert perfectly. I enjoyed his honesty, openness and the raw emotion I felt reading his story. I laughed and cried. It was so great to see that he has stayed true to himself. He is still the crazy, fun guy that loved to make people laugh and would do whatever he wanted regardless how crazy it seemed. Reading his words about his cancer battle was very emotional. He doesn't know ,but he had a ton of old school friends praying for him too. You HAVE to read this book.

This was a book for my soul! Mark Hoppus is truly one in a million! This book was incredible from beginning to end. It was the timeline of my youth measured in Blink 182 records and events. This book is full of everything you would expect and more - nostalgia, friendship, dysfunction, tragedy, growing up, and d-jokes (there's always room for d-jokes). I loved getting the first-hand, intimate look into the life of one of my favorite humans since I was 12 years old. I even named my first born Marcus to kind of pay homage to Hoppus (as well as Mark Cohen from Rent). Blink 182 is a huge part of who I grew up to be - sarcastic, dry sense of humor, hilarious, mopey, weird, obsessed with aliens, and basically forever having the dirty mind of a 12-year-old boy. All of this is awesome. This book was awesome. Mark Hoppus is awesome and forever will be!

Book? Amazing 😍 love all things Blink and Mark Hoppus! But the book came dirty and with a weird pink stinky substance on the back cover... Didn't like that. All contents of book excellent

I was eager to read an autobiography by Mark Hoppus, because I actually met and knew his father Tex before I had ever heard of Blink. I lived and worked in Ridgecrest for about 25 years, so I could relate very strongly to his description of his childhood there. What I didn't expect, and was delighted to experience, was the unabashed raw honesty with which he tells of his own strengths and weaknesses, and how much he admits to the value of many others in his unlikely rise to fame and fortune. When I first heard of his cancer and recovery, I felt like I was hoping for a good outcome, as tho he were a family member or personal friend. Despite his brash stage persona, he comes across in this book as a loving, caring family man, with a genuine pride in his work, and in his commitment to his family and to his fans. This "punk" is a stand up guy, and I feel honored to have had the indirect connection I had to him, without actually meeting him. As to the entertainment value of the book, Its a great, funny, and touching read, even if you don't know what a truly great band Blink 182 (still!) is.

J'ai vraiment adoré en apprendre plus sur Mark. Fantastique pour les fans de Blink 182. Intéressant du début à la fin.

Já passei da metade do livro e li o suficiente para dar 5 estrelas. Concordo com uma avaliação anterior de que alguns temas poderiam ser mais aprofundados mas a leitura é ótima e para os fãs de blink, é muito interessante descobrir os bastidores do que eles viveram. Comprei a versão kindle mas assim que puder pretendo comprar a versão de capa dura.

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A must read for any Blink 182 fans, fantastic insight into the band, the good times, the bad times and the challenging times. Mark's writing style is very is uplifting, his attitude to life is one we can all learn from

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