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Boys in the Trees

A Memoir

Author: Carly Simon

Boys in the Trees

Boys in the Trees

About This Book

A Star-Studded Memoir Illuminating the Life and Career of Carly Simon

Dive headfirst into Boys in the Trees, a compelling memoir by rock icon Carly Simon. This...

Page Count
384
On Sale
11/01/2016

Book Details

A Star-Studded Memoir Illuminating the Life and Career of Carly Simon

Dive headfirst into Boys in the Trees, a compelling memoir by rock icon Carly Simon. This thought-provoking biography pulls back the curtain on a life of glamor, heartache, and sublime musical creation. Bursting with vibrant accounts of her musical beginnings, the trajectory of a career decorated with smash hits, and intimate behind-the-scenes dramas, Boys in the Trees seamlessly blends the private and public facades of an unforgettable cultural figure.

From her childhood as the daughter of publishing giant Richard L. Simon to her emergence as a top-charting singer, Simon's storytelling is as complex and captivating as her lyrics. She paints a vivid picture of the folk music scene she and her sister thrived in during the '70s, as well as her meteoric rise as a solo artist—an artistic journey punctuated by top 40 hits including the unforgettable "You're So Vain."

This enthralling account isn’t without tumult and tragedy, reflecting Simon's openness to showcasing life’s highs and lows in her own confessional style—a journey of romantic liaisons with iconic figures and the dissolution of her fairy-tale union with James Taylor. Take a deep dive into the creation processes behind iconic numbers like "Anticipation" and "We Have No Secrets," channeling the electricity of creative inspiration coursing through them.

Whether you're a lover of pop-rock history, looking for a compelling memoir that sizzles with real-life drama, or simply a Carly Simon fan, Boys in the Trees promises a candid, engaging, and real journey through the life of a female feminist music icon.

Imprint Publisher

Flatiron Books

ISBN

9781250095916

In The News

"Intelligent and captivating...Don't miss it." - People Magazine

"One of the best celebrity memoirs of the year ... elegantly written and revealing." - The Hollywood Reporter

"Carly Simon could have gotten away with just the name-dropping. In her life, she's crossed paths with an astonishing range of famous people, from Cat Stevens and Jimi Hendrix to Benny Goodman and Albert Einstein. So it's a pleasant surprise that in her compelling new autobiography, Boys in the Trees, she lays out her naked emotions and insecurities, and that she proves to be a supple writer with a gift for descriptions."- Rolling Stone

"A lyrical look back at her childhood, her career, and oh, the men in her life...anecdote-filled...dishy without being salacious. There’s plenty here for fans to feast upon" - USA Today
“Boys in the Trees meets its lofty expectations. As one of pop music’s more literate songwriters — she was the first solo woman to win a Best Song Oscar for Let the River Run from Working Girl — Simon writes beautifully and affectingly. Her publisher father, for whom she clamored for attention and validation, would be proud.” – Miami Herald

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