The provided excerpts come from an autobiography titled "American Outlaw - Jesse James," detailing the life of the author, Jesse James. The narrative begins with the author struggling with intense media scrutiny from paparazzi while trying to protect his children, Chandler, Jesse Jr., and Sunny, in the wake of public scandal. The memoir then transitions to recounting his tumultuous youth, marked by a violent home life, delinquency, and criminal activity with his friend Bobby, alongside early experiences in football and first relationships. Much of the text covers James's transition from security work for rock bands like Danzig, Soundgarden, and Slayer to becoming a successful welder and custom motorcycle builder, eventually founding West Coast Choppers and starring on the reality show Monster Garage.

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