Allman’s portrayal of his complicated relationship with Duane is rich and moving. With gentlemanly charm and compassion, the author vividly recounts how a guitar first transformed the lives of two restless boys living in Florida with their widowed mom. MY CROSS TO BEAR provides a window into Allman's tortured soul - he presents himself as a man cracked and flawed, yet somehow intact. This is a story about musical brotherhood. MY CROSS TO BEAR carries a welcome seal of honesty., â€¦This book is everything you could hope for: in a grizzled, laconic drawl, Allman provides a rambling backstage account of his five decades with the Allman Brothers Band, and he doesn't seem to hold anything back., Packed with juicy anecdotes, gripping details and raw energyâ€¦Fans of the Allman Brothers Band are certain to relish the revelations. For generations of fans, Allman's book provides insights into the many turns in that long road. MY CROSS TO BEAR provides a window into Allman's tortured soul - he presents himself as a man cracked and flawed, yet somehow intact.' (Birmingham News), A soul-searching rumination on a hard-lived life. Life, love and music from one of the most influential American recording artists of the last 40 years., 'Packed with juicy anecdotes, gripping details and raw energy?Fans of the Allman Brothers Band are certain to relish the revelations. My Cross to Bear By Gregg Allman On Sale: Febru17.99 Now: 14.39 Spend 49 on print products and get FREE shipping at HC. (New York Times Book Review), This is a story about musical brotherhood. In his memoir, the rambling and rambunctious Gregg Allman lays bare his soulâ€¦ In the end, Allman, writing with music journalist Light, has produced a fiercely honest memoir., 'This book is everything you could hope for: in a grizzled, laconic drawl, Allman provides a rambling backstage account of his five decades with the Allman Brothers Band, and he doesn't seem to hold anything back.

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