The Last Holiday: A Memoir (Canons)

By Gil Scott-Heron

Book Overview

Raised by his grandmother in Tennessee, Gil Scott-Heron's journey from humble beginnings to becoming one of the most uncompromising and influential songwriters of his generation is a remarkable one. In this, his heartfelt, beautifully written and posthumously published memoir, we are given bright insights into the music industry, New York, the civil-rights movement, modern America, governmental hypocrisy, Stevie Wonder and our wider place in the world. It is also a fitting testament to the generous brilliance of Gil Scott-Heron and to the Spirits that guided him.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1786890259
• ISBN13: 9781786890252
• Release Date: May 2017
• Publisher: Canongate Canons
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.8" x 0.8" x 5.1"