Product Description

Neil Young is known as one of rock's great artists, his influence extending far beyond his own generation. Being Young looks at a lifetime of love, humor, disappointment, and proud moments, picking up where Scott Young's book Neil and Me left off in 1984. The book is a testament to a Woodstock-generation rocker whose independence and determination have seen him through his life as a prolific musician who is still producing to this day.

Being Young by Neil Young's sister, Astrid Young, offers a fresh perspective on one of rock's most recognized cultural icons. Astrid goes deep inside the motivations that shaped their family unit, exploring all the ways it came apart and how, in the end, a tenacious and undeniable kindred spirit was able to pull it back together. The story is in part a celebration of the legacy of a family that many of us grew up feeling we knew and in part the meaningful and intimate reflection of one who experienced it all.

Astrid Young started writing creatively at an early age. A musician by trade, her career has taken her around the world, both on her own and singing backup for her brother Neil Young. Astrid lives in Toronto.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1335619 in Books
• Published on: 2008-04-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 284 pages

About the Author
Astrid Young started writing creatively at an early age. A musician by trade, her career has taken her around the world, both on her own and singing back-up for her brother Neil Young. Astrid lives in Toronto.

Customer Reviews

if you're a Young fan, this is a good one
i think the guy who posted that other 'review' is so wrong, and obviously not really a fan. the young family has contributed a lot to rock and journalism history and i think this book is an amazing contribution ... great stories, great storytelling, and i think a fun read for anyone who wants to be engaged by the author - it hooks you right from the start. as for astrid young herself, she's hardly had an 'unsuccessful' career, and though she's more of a cult status artist compared to her brother, i love her CD's, even the 30 or so that she's only sang back-up on. the music is haunting and lovely. it's nice to know more about her in her own words. i read this book in a single sitting and would highly recommend it to anyone i know, fan or not!

Being A Backup Singer
Boring! Even though the bookjacket has a picute of Neil on it Ms. Young's book is mainly about herself. Her reaction to 9-ll, her relationships, and her unsuccessful singing carrer. The only interesting parts are when she's on tour with Neil singing backup.