i loved this book. it tells “the story behind the song”—in this case, several songs—by a critically acclaimed musician/songwriter and shows the process of songwriting: where an idea comes from, what inspires and how a snippet of a melody can grow into something that is so moving and compelling. who takes this stuff apart and shows the anatomy of what it takes to write songs? i thought it was especially interesting to hear this from a woman (that hardly ever happens) and a woman that plays guitar well (that hardy ever happens, either).

i can’t wait to meet marshall chapman.