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 a very well written, insightful, funny & enlightening book. Mark's personality really shines through the text.As well, it felt really comprehensive in that the book covers Mark's life from infancy clear to the famous Coachella gig.If your a fan of blink-182, I would certainly call this a must read. If you enjoy connecting with a story of triumph over adversity, this is a must read. If you need inspiration for jr. high - level jokes and pranks, this is a must read.I appreciate just how open and honest Mark is with his struggles. I think many readers may find inspiration and hope with navigating their own trails.Should Mark ever read this:Thank you for writing this book and while I won't call you brave, you did press on and endure and so...yeah, I'm calling this book and Mark brave. Lol

I devoured this book in one evening. It’s just that good. Mark Hoppus’s memoir is exactly what you’d hope for from one of the minds behind Blink-182: laugh-out-loud funny, packed with nostalgia, and full of heart. It felt like sitting down with a hilarious old friend and just shooting the shit—except he’s doing all the talking, and you’re more than happy to let him.Beyond the humor and music memories, the book dives into some real, meaningful stuff. Hoppus opens up about the ups and downs of the band, his battles with anxiety, and his cancer diagnosis and remission with honesty and vulnerability. It’s insightful, moving, and incredibly human.If you’ve ever loved Blink-182 or just appreciate a well-told life story with wit and heart, I can’t recommend this enough.

Heartfelt and brilliant. Great writing.

I am biased-speaking from a pop-punk loving millennial, but this is a really great book. It contains nostalgia, humor, drama, and tea, all from a guy who was in a band that I loved. It is nice to hear about trials and tribulations from a guy that has always had the persona of being pretty chill, and to hear what that might be like. He’s as likable in his own thoughts as he is in the public eye-and I like that. If you love blink 182 then I’d certainly recommend this book.