Somewhere along the way I missed the boat on being a Brandi Carlile fan. The songs I am aware of are lovely, but I've never delved into her catalog. So when I saw so many folks reading her book, I didn't necessarily thing it was for me, since I'm not a "fan." A friend convinced me to give the audiobook a whirl and it was a perfect rags to riches (not just the monetary variety) story. It was specifically compelling to hear about her local (Seattle area) roots, hear her songs in the audiobook, and all the stories of the many different musicians she's worked with - her relationship with Elton John is very sweet, and there are some Dolly stories, which I'm always happy to read!