First time I've ever read (or rather, listened to) a book about a musician. This was fascinating. I learned about Joni's musical genius, her relationships, her losses, her joys, and a bit about music composition and recording. The author doesn't hesitate to tell us from the very start what a big fan he has always been, which sets a great tone. ( )

Not a bad biography, but biographies really aren’t my thing. I totally love her first few albums, and like some of her later stuff. Certainly learned a lot about JM’s life, but I’m not sure it makes me like her music any more than I did in the first place. She’s had a tough life and as she went on she seemed to become a lot less likable, although that’s understandable. I’m not sure what point there was into prying into her life, although it was interesting to know who “Free Man in Paris” was written about... ( )

Decent primer for anyone who likes Joni. There's too much critiquing of the songs and albums, mainly from Blue to Hejira. Still a pretty good book. ( )

I read the book: Joni Mitchell - In Her Own Words a few years ago. It consisted of interviews between Joni and a friend which took place over her long career. It was Joni talking about her music, her writing and her painting. It was a very good book. This book was very different, though just as good. It's a more standard biography, telling us about Joni's life, though centering her relationships and events around the different albums she's made over her life. It gives much much more background about other people and events than the "In Her Own Words" book does. In order to get a well rounded picture of Joni's life, i recommend reading both books. ( )

thorough and objective look at Joni Mitchell's life and music, written with respect for her genius, and honesty about her personal demons. ( )