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Rob Tonkin shares a most candid expose of his life in Asshole: Wild Stories of Trauma, Truths, and Transformation. Through his life experiences, his tumultuous journey gives readers thoughtful relevance. Listen as Rob shares glimpses into this gem, as well as some backstory insights.
In this raw and deeply introspective episode of Adult Child of Dysfunction, host Tammy Vincent sits down with Rob Tonkin — musician, author, and survivor — for a powerful conversation about the long shadow of trauma, the art of self-reflection, and the courage it takes to transform pain into purpose.
Tommy from SoundVapors talks to author Rob Tonkin about his career, memoir, and life.
Michelle talks with Rob Tonkin, author of the memoir Asshole, about his book, writing process, career, and what’s next.
Deborah Kalb talks to Rob Tonkin, author of the new memoir Asshole: Wild Stories of Trauma, Truths, and Transformation, about his book, his process, and what he’s working on now.
“A music industry executive comes to terms with childhood trauma in this debut memoir… A poignant exploration of the lasting effects of abuse.”
Author Rob Tonkin shares his story of growing up in a deeply troubled family, his early escape into the world of radio, and the horrific abuse he endured along the way.
Learning to surf becomes a means — and a metaphor — for processing emotions and finally embracing a healthy, non-toxic masculinity.
Randell Carlton Green interviews author Rob Tonkin about his new memoir Asshole, which documents Rob’s self-destruction and eventual redemption.
Guest post on Spiritual Media Blog. Author Rob Tonkin discusses his healing journey.
First-time author Rob Tonkin doesn’t sing or play any musical instruments. But he made an outsized and lasting impact on the San Diego and Tijuana music scenes when he lived here between 1982 and 1989. It’s a period vividly chronicled in his new book, “Asshole — A Memoir: Wild Stories of Trauma, Truths, and Transformation.”
Author Rob Tonkin curates a list of music memoirs that resonate with him because they expose the raw, imperfect humanity of their subjects. Rob’s book, Asshole, delves into the complexities and contradictions that make us who we are.
The former 91X radio mainstay recounts the triumphs and trauma in his life.
IndieView interviews Rob Tonkin about his new memoir, Asshole.
★★★★½ In this unflinchingly honest memoir, a man born into privilege but starved of emotional connection takes readers on a California journey through ambition, excess, and the painful search for self-worth.
Rob Tonkin knows a music-industry Asshole when he meets one (or sees one in the mirror) in his unflinchingly honest new memoir — showcasing today on Tinnitist.
In this episode of Citywide Blackout, Rob talks about his career in the music and radio industries, which while very successful, covered up wounds from his past.
Throughout his upward rise in LA’s music industry, Rob looks for love, professional recognition, and personal clarity. He makes mistakes. He puts himself first. He might be an asshole. But he’s also first in line in the long journey of reckoning with his past and moving beyond his trauma.
You can call Rob Tonkin a whole lot of things: Music Industry Executive, Marketing Man, Media Creative, but now you can add a whole new title: Author. Rob joins What Difference Does It Make? to discuss his new memoir.
On this episode of Munn Avenue Muse, author Rob Tonkin discusses reclaiming his story and rewriting the narrative he’d been living through his memoir Asshole.