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A review by ljbentley27
I'm Not with the Band: A Writer's Life Lost in Music by Sylvia Patterson
4.0
As a one-time music reviewer, I was keen to read Sylvia Patterson’s book I’m Not With the Band – A Writer’s Life Lost in Music because if I’m truly honest it was all I’ve ever wanted; travelling around with bands, being there for the important things, the big events, the epic concerts. Sadly that wasn’t the life that I got. It is a shame but I had some good times with music. So I opted to live vicariously through Sylvia Patterson.
What an interesting ride.
Sylvia talks about these truly amazing events that she has seen, moments that she has been privy to with all the humility and humbleness of someone who just accepts this as the norm. For Patterson, it was. For this wide eyed reader I read each page with excitement…and admittedly, a little envy.
I’m Not With the Band – A Writer’s Life Lost in Music is a brilliant memoir of not just a person but a history of music that each and every one of us can relate to in some way or another. There are moments when some of the writing feels a little self indulgent – especially with the insider lingo – but it doesn’t take away from the truly amazing experiences that are fascinating to read about.
I’m Not With the Band – A Writer’s Life Lost in Music by Sylvia Patterson is available now.
For more information regarding Sylvia Patterson (@SylvPatterson) please visit www.sylviapatterson.tumblr.com.
For more information regarding Little Brown Book Group (@LittleBrownUK) please visit www.littlebrown.co.uk.
What an interesting ride.
Sylvia talks about these truly amazing events that she has seen, moments that she has been privy to with all the humility and humbleness of someone who just accepts this as the norm. For Patterson, it was. For this wide eyed reader I read each page with excitement…and admittedly, a little envy.
I’m Not With the Band – A Writer’s Life Lost in Music is a brilliant memoir of not just a person but a history of music that each and every one of us can relate to in some way or another. There are moments when some of the writing feels a little self indulgent – especially with the insider lingo – but it doesn’t take away from the truly amazing experiences that are fascinating to read about.
I’m Not With the Band – A Writer’s Life Lost in Music by Sylvia Patterson is available now.
For more information regarding Sylvia Patterson (@SylvPatterson) please visit www.sylviapatterson.tumblr.com.
For more information regarding Little Brown Book Group (@LittleBrownUK) please visit www.littlebrown.co.uk.