The Truth Is . . .: My Life in Love and Music

Melissa Etheridge · Laura Morton

Jul 2011 · Sold by Random House

About this ebook

Since she first burst onto the international music scene, Melissa Etheridge has released seven albums that have sold more than 25 million copies worldwide, garnering not only public adoration for her uncompromising honesty but numerous critical awards, including two Grammys and the prestigious ASCAP Songwriter of the Year award. The Truth Is . . . is a highly charged autobiography—a bold and unflinching account of an extraordinary life that Melissa describes as only she can: from her Kansas roots, through her early love of music, to her brilliant rise to superstardom in a male-dominated rock world. Melissa openly discusses the massive impact of her publicly coming out, a revelation that only increased her popularity, making her a highly visible spokesperson for the gay and lesbian community. The Truth Is . . . shares Melissa Etheridge’s fascinating story with unprecedented candor and insight.

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About the author

Melissa Etheridge is one of rock and roll's most iconic performers. Her debut album was certified double platinum; her fourth album went six times platinum and spent almost three years on the album chart. In 2007 she won the Oscar for Best Original Song for "I Need to Wake Up," which was featured in the documentary An Inconvenient Truth. In 2011 she made her Broadway debut as St. Jimmy in Green Day's acclaimed rock opera American Idiot. That same year, Etheridge received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In addition to her work as a musician, she is known as a staunch supporter of LGBT rights and a lesbian icon.

Laura Morton has coauthored numerous New York Times bestsellers, working with the Jonas Brothers, Duane “Dog” Chapman, and Melissa Etheridge, among many others.