by Patti Smith
First published 2006
Patti Smith, the iconic singer-songwriter, pens a stirring memoir in "Songs." Weaving together vignettes from her life, she takes readers on a poetic odyssey - from her bohemian youth in New York City to the sudden, devastating loss of her beloved husband. With vivid, evocative prose, Smith navigates the highs and lows of artistic expression, romantic love, and the human experience. At its core, "Songs" is a testament to the power of creativity to transcend even the darkest of times.
Genres: 20th-century, autobiography, biography-memoir, music, 21st-century, musicians
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, lyrical
Tropes: memoir, poetic
Setting: New York City
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
336 pages · Paperback · Ecco