by Brad Paisley
First published 2011
Brad Paisley opens with a love letter to the guitar, the instrument that became his constant companion and voice in the world. He received his first guitar from his grandfather at age eight and quickly discovered that while everything else in life changed, the guitar remained his anchor. When stress builds, other people drink or seek therapy, but Brad plays. He chronicles his musical awakening through a series of guitars, each marking a different stage of his growth as both musician and man. The book unfolds as a personal diary, weaving together his own musical passion with tributes to the country, blues, and rock legends who inspired him. Musical stars who know Brad contribute their own memories and perspectives on his journey. Through these interconnected stories, Brad reveals how he found his artistic voice and what the guitar taught him about life itself.
Genres: non-fiction, biography-memoir, music, personal-development
Vibes: intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: personal-journey
256 pages · Hardcover · Simon & Schuster Adult Publishing Group