The Tao of Willie by Willie Nelson with Turk Pipkin
I’m actually not much of a country fan, but Willie Nelson is an American icon. To be honest, I only know a few of his songs, but this short book caught my attention while I was browsing through my library’s audiobook titles.
Nelson shares his stories, jokes and lessons he has learned during his life. I enjoyed listening to him talk about his friends, religion, politics. I don’t know that he said anything earth-shaking, but that’s not the point. It’s about him sharing his thoughts and maybe giving you some help finding happiness.
Let the jerks of the world serve as the perfect example of what you don’t want to be. You’ll be a heck of a lot happier, and in the long run, there’s a chance that other person at work will end up asking what your secret is. Why are you the happy one? In other words, don’t let your thoughts think you. Besides, if you’re really gonna get pissed, don’t waste it on your family, friends, or coworkers, save it for something that really matters.
First published May 9, 2006 by Gotham
4 hours 15 minutes
Challenges: 100+, A to Z
My copy was borrowed from the library and the above is my honest opinion. I am an Amazon associate.
My husband and I saw Willie in concert a few years ago (my husband is a HUGE country fan) and loved every minute of it. Even if you aren’t big on country, he is still amazing in person! His son also was on stage and man can he play the guitar.
I love Willie, as you probably guessed by my rt. I will be sure to get this book.
Great review!
I can truly say that I am not a country fan, but then we don’t haev it here 😉
I’m not a Willie Nelson fan either. Glad you enjoyed this one!
I’m not a huge country music fan, either. But I’ve always enjoyed Willie Nelson and his music and musings. In Texas, where I’m from, it’s kind of hard to get away from him! Sounds like a fun book.
I LOVE that quote! Kind of Willie’s version of “Don’t worry be happy.”
I’m not a country music fan either, but I like Willie and I think I would like this book. Thanks for sharing!
haha! My husband might like this!
Hi Carol, I’ve not heard of Willie Nelson before but now I sure do. Thanks for sharing!
I know a few Willie Nelson songs from my childhood. My dad was a fan.
I thought it was funny to see this title, since “The Tao of Pooh” is on my nightstand right now. 🙂
–Anna