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I'm Your Man
I'm Your Man: The Life of Leonard Cohen | Sylvie Simmons
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The definitive biography of one of the most emigmatic, beloved, and celebrated artists of our time. Leonard Cohen's extensive and successful recent worldwide tour has demonstrated that his popularity across generations and borders has never been greater. Cohen's life is one of singular mystique. This major in-depth biography is the book Cohen's fans have been waiting for. Acclaimed writer/journalist Sylvie Simmons has interviewed more than 100 figures from Cohen's life and work, including his main muses; the women in his life -- from Suzanne and Marianne to Rebecca de Mornay and Anjani Thomas; artists such as Rufus Wainwright, Nick Cave, David Crosby, Judy Collins, and Philip Glass; his record producers; his closest friends, from childhood to adulthood; and many of the spiritual figures who have influenced his life. Cohen, notoriously private, has granted interviews himself. Thoroughly researched and thoughtful, penetrating and lively, fascinating and revealing of stories and facts never read before, I'm Your Man offers new perspectives on Cohen and his life. It will be one of the most talked-about books of the season, and for years to come. From the Hardcover edition.
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karmenseeta
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My holidays reading pile. Which one to read first?

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TK-421
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Going through the box of books from yesterday‘s haul I realized that in addition to the four books I posted yesterday (top right next to Minerva) there were a few more! The rock & roll books are going to be Mother‘s Day gifts but the Leonard Cohen biography is mine! The book sale will be on all week but I don‘t know if I‘ll have a chance to go back. #usedbooks #BookHaul #catwithbooks #CatsofLitsy

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ABrakes85
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First thoughts when I thought about #hallelujah was the song and this is so interesting #junetunz

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BlackMetalYogi

It was so much more exquisite to long for somebody than to have her there beside him.

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BlackMetalYogi
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If any biography can feel like an escape from the world, I feel like it's going to be this one.

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Jeg
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A very hot Saturday here in Perth. It was a perfect day to stay inside read, and listen to Leonard. 😍😍📚😍😍

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thebookmagpie
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Heartbroken.

Claireluana Hugs ❤️ 8y
moranadatter Hugs! 8y
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TheZenTeacher
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I recently published a quote by Anne Lamott saying it was life in a nutshell; This one does the very same thing, at least in terms of my life, from the book I'M YOUR MAN: THE LIFE OF LEONARD COHEN, which I finally finished. He has lead a fascinating life and one that I greatly relate to. He's one of those writers I owe a nod gratitude because if he hadn't done what he had done, I wouldn't be doing what I'm doing.

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TheZenTeacher
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I'm reading the bio of Leonard Cohen, who is one of my favorite writers, and since I write, I was inspired by the stories in the book to write a poem about him. I can't take credit for the details and the images because they were part of his story, but perhaps I can take some credit for the curation of them and for adding a few touches of my own. This is the third or fourth draft that shows my attempts at revision. #LeonardCohen

Alfoster I want to see the poem Dan!! 8y
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TheZenTeacher
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This description of Leonard Cohen's writing life in Hydra, an island of Greece, sounds sublime (whatever that means. . .). #poet #LeonardCohen

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TheZenTeacher
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Just got this used on Amazon and can't wait to read about one of my favorite writers. #leonardcohen #favoritewriter

MrBook Awesome!!! 8y
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DaveNeufeld
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A #TBR Tuesday pile. I blame you. Yes, you. All of you 👇👇👇

Liberty 😝 8y
Angelala007 Litsy isn't helping me whittle my TBR pile either. Quite the opposite. 8y
BookishTrish Any zombies in there? 8y
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DiruVamp @callunakeep I saw the Leonard Cohan book and thought of you 😉 8y
GuiltyFeat What a gorgeous pile of books. 8y
callunakeep HELL YES!! Thank you for the tag @DiruVamp I MUST have this book!! 8y
DaveNeufeld @callunakeep hope you like it, it's been on my stack for waaayyyy too long. ❤️❤️❤️ Leonard Cohen!!! 8y
callunakeep @DaveNeufeld Unless it is simply atrocious writing I cannot imagine that it could be bad! I mean, it's Leonard Cohen, just the little bit I know about his personal life is amazing! Unrelated to the book, I saw him live a few years ago, in a relatively small venue (2000 seats tops) and OMG! 😍😍 8y
DaveNeufeld @callunakeep incredible :) he's still better live than most people 1/3 his age 8y
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