... this is a deeply personal and familial look at Willie that may surprise (his deep religious faith, the revelation that he thinks Bobbie is the stronger, more talented one), but though Willie weighs in, this memoir is really about Bobbie, as she tells her story for the first time, an often tragic tale that reads like an old Tammy Wynette song ... Country fans, especially Willie Nelson devotees, will devour this down-to-earth yet inspiring account of an unbreakable bond between brother and sister.
Written in gritty, unapologetic Texas jargon, in short chapters alternating between Willie and Bobbie, Me and Sister Bobbie, a poignant, beautiful, heartfelt co-memoir, delights and astounds.
Country music legend Willie Nelson and his sister Bobbie invite fans into their lives in this humorous, nostalgic dual memoir ... Nelson’s many fans will enjoy these cheerful and loving stories.
Willie and his older sister, Bobbie, are clearly grateful for each other, and readers will be almost as grateful that they decided to share their story together. Most of the details are already familiar for fans of Willie and country music in general, and some are legend. Far less is known about Bobbie ... The chapters attributed to 'Brother' and 'Sister' alternate, showing how their lives and destinies have intertwined, even during the extended stretches when they weren’t playing music together ... Early on, Willie calls [Bobbie] a 'heroine,' and readers will agree with that assessment. A shift in perspective makes a familiar story seem fresh all over again.
