It's a Long Story

ByWillie Nelson & David Ritz

Release Date: 2015-05-05
Genre: Biographies & Memoirs

Score: 4.5

4.5

From 321 Ratings

Description

Willie Nelson shares his life story in this captivating bestselling memoir of true love, wild times, best friends, and barrooms.

"Unvarnished. Funny. Leaving no stone unturned." ... So say the publishers about this book I've written. What I say is that this is the story of my life, told as clear as a Texas sky and in the same rhythm that I lived it.

It's a story of restlessness and the purity of the moment and living right. Of my childhood in Abbott, Texas, to the Pacific Northwest, from Nashville to Hawaii and all the way back again. Of selling vacuum cleaners and encyclopedias while hosting radio shows and writing song after song, hoping to strike gold.

It's a story of true love, wild times, best friends, and barrooms, with a musical sound track ripping right through it. My life gets lived on the road, at home, and on the road again, tried and true, and I've written it all down from my heart to yours.

Signed, Willie Nelson.

Reviews

It was ok...
2
By Cyber_Grunt
About what I expected, Like his music, some is ok most I could do without.
It’s a Long Story
5
By BarbaraJSchroeder
This is a fascinating and well-written book. Willie Nelson led a wonderful life and I love his singing! He was so talented and had so many friends! I’ll be 81 in July so I come from his generation and can relate to a lot of things he talked about and experienced.
It's a long story
5
By Dorinam
It was long but very interesting. I like biographies of lots of famous people!!!
Great book!
5
By Sharon2665
Very well written, thoughtful and insightful book. Written by a man who is certainly not stuck on being holier than thou. He truly looks at himself and his life honestly. Love how he never has a bad word to say about anyone. Even those that screwed him over or he didn't care for. You may not like Willies music or politics or whatever but you must admit he is an honest kind soul. I am so glad his IRS fiasco did not take him out of the music business years ago. He is truly a gifted song writer and performer and has also proven himself a gifted, talented and well spoken writer. Good job Willie. Always lived your work before and do so even more know that I know your whole story. Hope you continue on for many years making sweet music.
Great journey
5
By Bobink (INKY)
His early years remind me of my early years except that Willie is a man driven by music.
I had a good friend that worked for Mr. Nelson. Willie called him JUST BILL. He is buried at Willie's ranch. I thank Mr. Nelson for taking care of Bill Coldwell.
It's a Long Story by Willie Nelson
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By MrsAJ1120
I've loved his music for a long time.
It stands to reason his story would be equally as fascinating.
Loved it.
It's A Long Story
5
By Rosie& Wine
I read it in one weekend. Willie tells his story with humor, truth and respect for his songwriting talent. This is a good man. And this is a good book.
Love love love
5
By Jen Magnetic
I am more of a fan now than I was before. So many things to love about Willie besides his music. Gonna read it again and again
It was a great story!
5
By Mostang7
I grew up listening to Willie. My mother loved Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain. It's great he's still doing what he loves to do at 82. Enjoyed the book very much.
It's a Long Story
4
By CilKing
Good read and well done. It is a story about Willie. He says he is a man of faith and family.
I had no idea he wrote so many songs and he is not done yet.