A review by ksoanes
Words Without Music: A Memoir by Philip Glass

4.0

As a huge fan of Philip Glass's music I've been looking forward to reading his autobiography. It did not disappoint, he is a surprisingly good writer. I wish the book had come with a play list by chapter of music that had influenced him along with his own music so you know what to put in the que for a particular chapter. After reading this I plan to read Nadia Boulanger's biography - it is amazing that she studied with Faure and went on to teach Copland, Glass, Quincy Jones, and Piazzolla to name a few. They are each so distinct. As I read I listened to the variety of Glass I own and had a renewed appreciation and some new understanding of it.