It's a Long Story: My Life

A life lived with restlessness and a deep connection to the present moment unfolds in this heartfelt memoir. It chronicles a journey from humble beginnings in Abbott, Texas, through diverse landscapes and experiences, including selling encyclopedias and hosting radio shows while relentlessly pursuing songwriting dreams.

This narrative offers an unvarnished, funny, and comprehensive look at a life rich with true love, wild times, enduring friendships, and the atmosphere of countless barrooms. A distinctive musical soundtrack weaves through the story, reflecting a life lived authentically on the road and at home.

It's a Long Story: My Life by Willie Nelson, a bestselling title in Biographies & Memoirs and a must-have for fans of Music Books, is presented by Back Bay Books. This is the story of a life told with the clarity of a Texas sky and the rhythm of its living, shared from the heart.