![]() He adhered to his parent's strict vegan diet and was an animal rights activist. He didn't watch television or have the experiences most of us have growing up. He never did really attend a regular school. River was eight years old and still had never attended school. His parents were in a hippie religious cult and their kids were totally cut off from society as most people knew it. His unconventional upbringing, his real passion for music, and then fame and fortune, and death at the age of 23.River was actually his given name. He came from a bad family, and everybody knew he'd turn out bad- including Chris."That was Richard Dreyfuss, narrating as the adult Gordie Lachance, described the character in Stand by Me that made River Phoenix a star.Last Night at the Viper Room is the story of River Phoenix. ![]() ![]() I received a copy of this book from the publisher and Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.IF THE SKY THAT WE LOOK UPON SHOULD TUMBLE AND FALL"Chris Chambers was the leader of our gang, and my best friend. Last Night in the Viper Room: River Phoenix and the Hollywood He Left Behind by Gavin Edwards is a Harper Collins Publication and was released in October 2013. ![]()
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