Leonard Cohen, Untold Stories: From This Broken Hill, Volume 2

The second volume of Leonard Cohen's extraordinary life, "Untold Stories," chronicles his life from 1971 to the late 1980s, exploring his relationships, career struggles, and immersion in Zen Buddhism. The book is based on hundreds of interviews and reveals the real man behind the myth, providing a must-have for Cohen fans.

Format: Hardback
Length: 496 pages
Publication date: 02 November 2021
Publisher: Simon & Schuster

The second volume of the extraordinary life of the great music and literary icon Leonard Cohen, in the words of those who knew him best.

Poet, novelist, singer-songwriter, artist, prophet, icon—there has never been a figure like Leonard Cohen. He was a true giant in contemporary western culture, entertaining and inspiring the world with his work. From his groundbreaking and bestselling novels, The Favourite Game and Beautiful Losers, to timeless songs such as "Suzanne," "Dance Me to the End of Love," and "Hallelujah," Cohen is one of the world's most cherished artists. His death in 2016 was felt around the world by the many fans and followers who would miss his warmth, humor, intellect, and piercing insights.

Leonard Cohen, Untold Stories chronicles the full breadth of his extraordinary life. This second of three volumes—From This Broken Hill—follows him from the conclusion of his first international music tour in 1971 as he continued to compose poetry, record music, and search for meaning into the late 1980s. The book explores his decade-long relationships with Suzanne Elrod, with whom he had two children, and various other numerous romantic partners, including the beginning of his long relationship with French photographer Dominique Issermann and, simultaneously, a five-year relationship with a woman never previously identified.

It is a challenging time for Cohen. His personal life is in chaos, and his career stumbles so much that his 1984 album, Various Positions, is rejected by Columbia Records, while other artistic endeavors fail to find an audience. However, this period also marks the start of his forty-year immersion in Zen Buddhism, which would connect him to the legendary Zen master Joshu Sasaki Roshi and inspire some of his most profound and enduring work.

Cohen's journey through this period is filled with highs and lows, triumphs and setbacks. He experiences the joys of fatherhood and the challenges of being a single parent, as well as the pain of losing loved ones and the struggles of addiction. Through it all, he remains a poet, a musician, and a seeker of truth and meaning, using his art to express his deepest emotions and thoughts.

The second volume of Leonard Cohen, Untold Stories is a fascinating and revealing look into the life of a true legend. It sheds light on the many facets of his personality and artistic journey, from his early years in Canada to his rise to fame in the United States and beyond. It is a must-read for anyone who loves music, literature, or the human spirit, and a testament to the enduring power of Leonard Cohen's work.

Weight: 688g
Dimension: 162 x 237 x 40 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781982176891