
National Public Radio Reviews NOTHING’S BAD LUCK: The Lives of Warren Zevon by C.M. Kushins
“…a nuanced, in-depth, loving look at this complicated figure, one that helps cement him as one of the most complex and captivating musicians of our times.”
“…a nuanced, in-depth, loving look at this complicated figure, one that helps cement him as one of the most complex and captivating musicians of our times.”
“Mr. Hessler’s closely observed, touching and at times amusing chronicle …the book is an extraordinary work of reportage…”
David D. Kirkpatrick writes that the book is “Beautiful and heartbreaking. …Every page is vivid and engaging, and each chapter packs in surprises…”
Hear the author describe the book in this video produced by PenguinPress, the North American publisher of the book.
“Warren Zevon has never been the subject of a deep, rewarding and insightful biography of the late performer’s life and music. Until now. …an embarrassment of riches…”
On this episode of The Colin McEnroe Show, the author speaks about Dr. Martin Couney, the savior of thousands of infants in a Coney Island side show.
The online bookseller highlights this revelatory biography of the legendary musician who died too soon.
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“A straightforward account, including a comprehensive discography, of Zevon’s fascinating creative life cut short by mesothelioma when he was
only 56.”
The 150,000 member club has announced that The Buried will be one of five selections for May 2019, one of the first non-fiction picks for the revamped club.
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