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From his first performance at the age of five, Willie Nelson has been driven to make music and live life on his own terms. But though he is a songwriter of exceptional depth - CRAZY was one of his classics - Willie found success only after abandoning Nashville and moving…

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1 author picked Willie Nelson as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I picked this one up for $1 at the Clearwater Public Library. Boy am I glad I did!

Patoski’s Willie Nelson biography is a thorough, delightful read that really captures Nelson as an artist, a human being, and a visionary—a cultural juggernaut whose tremendous impact on American music extends well beyond songwriting and performing such as his annual 4th of July Picnics and founding of Farm Aid.

Even more remarkable to me is the fact that Willie has made 15 (and counting) more years of history since the book’s original publication. I’m looking forward to Volume II.

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