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Boys in the Trees: A Memoir

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Carly Simon・・Ended

Updated: 2015

Content length: 384 pages

language: English

Source: amazon

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Synopsis

The Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller A People Magazine Top Ten Book of the Year! "Intelligent and captivating. Don't miss it." - People Magazine "One of the best celebrity memoirs of the year." -The Hollywood Reporter Rock Star. Composer and Lyricist. Feminist Icon. Survivor. Simon's memoir reveals her remarkable life, beginning with her storied childhood as the third daughter of Richard L. Simon, the co-founder of publishing giant Simon & Schuster, her musical debut as half of The Simon Sisters performing folk songs with her sister Lucy in Greenwich Village, to a meteoric solo career that would result in 13 top 40 hits, including the #1 song "You're So Vain." She was the first artist in history to win a Grammy Award, an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award, for her song "Let the River Run" from the movie Working Girl. The memoir recalls a childhood enriched by music and culture, but also one shrouded in secrets that would eventually tear her family apart. Simon brilliantly captures moments of creative inspiration, the sparks of songs, and the stories behind writing "Anticipation" and "We Have No Secrets" among many others. Romantic entanglements with some of the most famous men of the day fueled her confessional lyrics, as well as the unraveling of her storybook marriage to James Taylor.

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📚 Why We Recommend It

Carly Simon's memoir, Boys in the Trees, offers an intimate glimpse into the life of a musical icon. From her privileged yet tumultuous childhood in New York to her rise as a folk-pop sensation in the 1970s, Simon's narrative is both candid and poetic. The book delves into her relationships with prominent figures like James Taylor and Warren Beatty, providing insights into the inspirations behind her timeless hits such as "You're So Vain" and "Anticipation." Beyond the glamour, Simon candidly addresses personal challenges, including childhood trauma and struggles with anxiety, making this memoir a compelling read for music enthusiasts and those interested in the complexities of fame and personal growth.