Broken Horses: A Memoir

This is possibly one of my favorite memoirs to date. She finds a way to tell the truth and the big moments without losing us, the readers, in the minutiae. You know she has kept some details to herself. But let us all in just enough. I've always been a fan of her music, but hearing how the albums were made and what was behind a lot of the big songs, makes them so much more special. We're the same age, and I see a lot of the same reckonings in mys...read more

AUDIOBOOK! AUDIOBOOK! AUDIOBOOK! Following Brandi Carlisle through the experiences of her life in this blunt honest retelling is like sitting with a friend over drinks and listening to their day. The story telling ended by her folk voice singing into her category was glorious. Even towards the end; listening to her growth; I found myself drifting to her voice. I can't emphasize AUDIOBOOK enough! Her accompanying music is the way the chapter burs...read more

I loved Brandi’s reflection on her life, artistry, and love(s). This book was as easy as a conversation and meaningful as a meditation/prayer. Thank you for your vulnerability and inspiration, Brandi!