Description

Walking Disaster is an honest and revealing memoir about music, fame, resilience, and personal struggle from Deryck Whibley, lead singer of the iconic band Sum 41. Praised by DJ and TV host Matt Pinfield for its insightful portrayal of “true triumphs and challenges,” this deeply personal narrative explores Whibley’s life from his humble beginnings in Canada to international stardom.

Growing up in Canada with his single mother, Whibley learned early on how to navigate uncertainty. The family moved multiple times, making him constantly feel like the new kid in school. He quickly learned to stand up for himself, connecting with friends who shared his love for chaos, loud music, and adventurous spirit. Alongside his closest friends, Whibley helped form Sum 41, a band fueled by youthful energy, a passion for music, and a DIY determination to someday become rock stars.

Although Walking Disaster centers around Whibley’s rise to fame, it also reveals the never-before-told story of Sum 41’s journey. Described as “a tornado of extreme highs and lows” by the Los Angeles Times, the book brings readers behind the scenes, into backstage moments, recording sessions, and the very struggles and successes of a band whose narrative intertwines deeply with Whibley’s own personal experiences.

With sincerity and transparency, Whibley provides readers with rare insights into the realities of fame and the music industry, from winning accolades like MTV Video Music Awards and receiving Grammy nominations, to managing high-profile relationships, friendships, and invasive paparazzi. He openly shares the difficult health battles that ultimately brought him to the brink, delivering a compelling, thoughtful, and unforgettable story about music, fame, hardship, and survival.