Willie Nelson's Letters to America

Heartfelt Reflections, Songs, and Humor from a Country Music Legend

By: Willie Nelson, Turk Pipkin

Narrated by: Turk Pipkin

An intimate collection of fond memories, personal letters, good songs, and bad jokes from a true American legend.

"This is your old friend, Willie, sending a note to see how you're doing and to say I'm doing fine."

In this series of short letters straight from the heart, Willie sends his thanks and his thoughts to everyone from his family, his fellow musicians, his heroes, and his guitar "Trigger."

These letters, written in the straight-shooting, heart-rending, and profound style of his songs are a lyrical homage to all Americans—past, present, and future. From his opening letter "Dear America" to his epilogue, Willie digs deep into his heart and soul—and his music—to lift us up in difficult times, and to remind us of the endless promise and continuous obligations to ourselves, to one another, and to our nation.

These pages are also filled with the moving lyrics to some of his most famous and insightful songs, including "Let Me Be a Man," "Family Bible," "Summer of Roses," "Me and Paul," "A Horse called Music," "Healing Hands of Time," and "Yesterday's Wine."

Willie Nelson's Letters to America is perfect for:

• Musicians and fans of country, bluegrass, and folk music.
• Fans of Willie’s bestselling memoir, It’s A Long Story.
• Anyone looking for some simple and timeless wisdom and tasteful humor.

All Americans: who need to be reminded that "when the going gets tough, the tough needs a little inspiration to get going."

Critic reviews

'In Willie Nelson's recent memoir Willie Nelson's' Letters to America, the country music icon bares his most personal epistles to the country he loves, his heroes and influences, stories behind the songs and the creative (and life) lessons he's learned along the way.'

'If you've never read a book by or about Nelson, this one--characteristically conversational, inspirational, wise, funny, and meandering--is a good place to start.'

'Partly autobiographical, often funny, and entirely insightful from a cannabis-loving man who's fully experienced every one of his 88 years, Willie Nelson's Letters to America is a beautiful read for all.' -- New York Journal of Books

Listen and learn

Great perspective on life. we need more people like Willie in our lives.. Live by the golden rule, please

Very good story

This is a very good story and I found a lot of what he says is funny I just love Willie Nelson it would’ve been better if it would’ve been read by Willie Nelson himself but it is still wonderful He tells it like it is and how it should be.

new knowledge

enjoyed these stories, don't agree with all of Willie's outlook. some misinformation but overall entertaining.

Country Etc.

Ok...what can I say.. .....Willie is my all time favorite performer! He is the best.

Common sense

Few of us can see our world through music… Our world is cluttered and avoids, the delight, the enjoyment enthusiasm and the philosophy, wonderful music! Thank you, Willie