Feb 23, 2019bakeribs rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Although it rambles quite a bit, rambling is the essence of Neil Young's charm. His voice comes through loud and clear, which is what this reader was hoping for. He's honest, pulls no punches, and his remembrances of friends past echo his…
Aug 11, 2015loudem rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
This book reads like a diary. The problem is it's all over the place with no sense of direction. Also it is so blatantly in need of an editor. Neil Young may be a super singer/songwriter and with me he's way up there, BUT he's no writer,…
The late, great Dorothy Parker was noted for for her very short book reviews, so in her memory, I'll try one of my own here: Neil Young writes just as well as he "sings," so you've been warned!
Jun 08, 2015t_strang rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
If you want insight into Neil Young, the man and the musician, you'll like this book.
However, if you're looking for a book with a coherent narrative, look elsewhere.
If you can bear with the rambling, you'll enjoy Young's…
Jul 13, 2014uncommonreader rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Neil writes about his family and friends and his obsessions, including his music, cars, trains and his love of nature, but especially about the music and what has been lost with new technology in terms of sound and experience. He never…
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ColinSick
Jun 05, 2014
Being a long in the tooth Neil Young fan I enjoyed this book. Anyone expecting Tolstoy need look elsewhere. Young's writing is like a pleasant backyard conversation, meandering where it will but always returning to the theme. Young's music…
Oct 25, 2013AmyEighttrack rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Good to read his story as told by himself. Some revelations are downright fascinating - like doing his recording leading up to - but never past - the cresting of the full moon. He makes the excellent point of what a Totally Different…
Possibly due to his long history with drugs and alcohol (although he quit both shortly before starting the book), possibly due to incipient dementia (it runs in the family), Neil Young is hard put to develop a coherent paragraph. There…
Feb 20, 2013dirtbag1 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Neils' writing is as interesting as his music. True to his Canadian roots he remains humble and heaps praise on the many people who helped and influenced him over the years. A great story that gives the reader the chance to see the inner…
The guy can write songs, but hiring a ghost writer would have been a wise decision on this one. Interesting if your a fan, but written like a grade schooler.
Jan 7, 2013. Just browsing some comments, and clicking to see what other people have read. Guess I gotta read this, seeing as my first "45" that I ever bought was "Heart of Gold." Looking forward to it!
Jan 05, 2013kshinn rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I've been following Neil since the 1970's. What an honor to "get inside his head'" so to speak. It is by no means a chronological biography, but a collection of reflections on various events leading up to performing, song writing, making…
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speedoflife2003
Nov 13, 2012speedoflife2003 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
The narrative is all over the place and you can tell that he didn't plan the book, but wrote it as he thought of stories.
Having said that, I really loved the book and learned a great deal about this amazing artist.
His ideas are…
Oct 09, 2012okbookgirl rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Maybe not the smoothest book I have ever read (in terms of his writing), but so very interesting. Candid and smart. I loved how he talks about the process of writing as he is writing! He is very open talking about his family, his friends…
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