Song So Wild and Blue: A Life with the Music of Joni Mitchell

"Paul Lisicky adds a new dimension to his collection of memoirs with this elegant book. In lyrical prose, Lisicky brings us into his childhood as a budding songwriter, active in his church choir, awkward and gay. He discovers Joni Mitchell and feels her speaking to him. This volume is a love letter to the iconic folk singer, a meditation on her life and what makes her great, and a shout-out to her work as a painter. Lisicky splices his coming-of-age story in with his insightful exploration of her work, making for an absorbing read."