Young Neil: The Sugar Mountain Years
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Young Neil: The Sugar Mountain Years
By (Author) Sharry Wilson
ECW Press,Canada
ECW Press,Canada
1st October 2014
28th February 2015
Canada
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
782.42166092
Physical Properties
Paperback
470
Width 140mm, Height 216mm
613g
Description
Young Neil is the most in-depth resource available about the first 20 years of Neil Young's life. Exploring a time in this Rock and Roll Hall-of-Famer's life that has yet to be documented with such depth of research, Young Neil is an exhaustive document of his Sugar Mountain' years, from 1945 to 1966. From his birth in Toronto through his school years in Florida, Ontario, and Manitoba, the book examines the development of Young's unique talent against a backdrop of shifting post-war values, a turbulent family history and a musical revolution in the making.'
Reviews
"A compelling look at the first 20 years of Neil Young's life as he sets out on his journey to find a heart of gold. Sharry Wilson not only takes us on Neil's voyage but also uncovers life in the 40's, 50's, and 60's in Ontario and Manitoba. A wonderful study of one the world's great artists written with passion and an obvious love for her subject." --Bernie Finkelstein, founder of True North Records and author of True North: A Life In The Music Business
"A supremely compelling chronicle of Young's first 20 years." -- Rolling Stone
"A terrific study of Neil's early life." -- Broken Arrow
"The narrative is written in an unadorned style that makes for a leisurely read and reflects the uncomplicated authenticity of Young's legacy. With a multitude of historic sources at her disposal, the author has borne essential reading for heavy duty fans who want--nay, need--to know why it's so important to keep on rocking in the free world." -- Alibi
"This is a book written by a true fan for true fans." -- Publishers Weekly
Author Bio
Sharry Wilson was born in Toronto and still resides just north of the city with her husband. A lifelong Neil Young fan, Sharry has contributed numerous articles to Broken Arrow, the quarterly magazine of the Neil Young Appreciation Society. Young Neil is an expansion of her two-part article, A Shakey Education. Young Neil is Sharrys first book.
