FICTION

Pretty Paper

by Willie Nelson
with David Ritz. Blue Rider. Oct. 2016. 304p. ISBN 9780735211544. $23; ebk. ISBN 9780735211568. F
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Singer and songwriter Nelson's fable is based on his classic Christmas song "Pretty Paper," which was inspired by a legless street vendor selling wrapping paper in Fort Worth, TX. Imagining the vendor's life story, the narrative takes readers back to the 1960s when Nelson was just starting his career and barely making ends meet. The salesman, Vernon Clay, turns out to be a musician, too, but tragedy cut his career short. As Nelson and Clay form a tentative friendship, Nelson realizes he may be able to help right the wrongs of the past and forge a new future for Clay.
VERDICT This engaging holiday musical treat by a country music star will delight all readers, particularly Nelson's fans. [See Prepub Alert, 5/9/16.]
Reviewed by Melissa DeWild , Oct 15, 2016
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