Read Between My Lines: The Musical And Life Journey of Stevie Nicks

by Sandra Halliburton

Whether giving back through her patriotism and community service, touring with Fleetwood Mac or performing as a solo artist, Stevie Nicks has mesmerized us for over thirty years. Her life story, with all its highs and lows, provides an opportunity to grow from her tremendous strength, persistence and courage while learning from the challenges she has faced. A widely revered singer/songwriter, Stevie is adored by multiple generations. Interpretation of her songs gives you a look inside her soul but not unless she lets you. On Stand Back from The Wild Heart, Stevie's second solo album she sings, No one knows how I feel what I say unless you read between my lines. Her highly personal songwriting tells the story. Stevie's autobiographical songs serve as an outlet for coping with pain and personal sacrifice. Fans have credited her with literally saving their lives!

Genres: Music, Biography, Memoir

211 pages, Hardcover

First published July 30, 2006

Reviews

[Dayna Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book walks you through the life and musical career of one of the most beloved female singer/songwriters of our time. The book is filled with great photographs and many quotes from Stevie and other members of Fleetwood Mac. An enjoyable read for all Stevie Nicks fans.

[Donna · Rating 4 out of 5]

I bought this book "Read between my lines" hoping to get to know more of this
mystical songbird & incredible songwriter. I remember buying the Fleetwood Mac
album "Rumors." I was not alone is buying this classic. And hearing a voice that was
so unique and soul searching.
I tried to see if she had written her autobiography, but, as she herself has said, she
wanted to be older. Also for all the famous people that her life was intertwined with, she
said maybe 60, then maybe 70. Now maybe at age 90 she says no one would care what
she says about them.
This book's only draw back is that it is too short. It mentions Stevie's battle with cocaine and
the drug klonopin, which was prescribed for her, as a replacement to overcome cocaine. We read
about the one true love of her love, Lindsey Buckingham. A love story for decades, but not fated
to be, because of musical differences & personal issues.
She tends to write about herself, her family & friends. Stevie has given back to charities,
and to veterans. Her heart is enormous, but she get hurt easily. Stevie is a gothic fairy singer & ecstatic dancer
who lets us enjoy her highs on stage.
I was taken back in time when she appeared on the television show: American Horror Story: Coven.
What a great role she played on this series! The White Witch. And She sang, her famous song "Rhiannon." Another song
she sang was "Has anyone ever written anything for you?" One of the most heart touching of her many
songs. At the end of this book, there are letters written to her, thanking her for her voice & song writing talent.
Read this book, and keep looking for more on Stevie Nicks, for we will.

[Tom Schulte · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a quick read covering Nick's career from the road to joining Fleetwood Mac, through that and the reunions as well as her solo career up to the early 2000s. There is enough personal info to please the Nicks adorer and a lot of Mac recording, personnel, and touring details for the Mac enthusiast.

Like almost any famous rocker, she had her substance abuse issues. However, it seems the Klonopin recovery sapped more energy than the abuse. Like with crime where it is often the cover-up not the act, I guess it can be the recovery more than the abuse, at times.

[Melba · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fast read; I enjoyed finding out more about Stevie Nicks. Would love to see a more in-depth biography. I guess we wait for Ms. Nicks' account

[Tamtamoc3233 · Rating 2 out of 5]

It was mediocre. True fans want more .

[Alona Perlin · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really enjoyed hearing about Stevie Nicks. I'm a real fan of her music and also of her, as an individual. The highlights of the book were the stories about what inspired her songs. It made me want to read other books about Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac.

At times, I felt the book was disjointed and I would have liked to have more background and sequential information on Stevie Nicks. However, this was a good stepping-stone into the world of Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac.

[Marit · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a great source for getting to know meaning behind Stevie's lyrics and things involving Fleetwood Mac. I enjoyed her quotes from different interviews. Still it's not quite exactly what I usually expect reading a biography book because this one mostly contains data from articles yet has nothing to do with singer herself but I understand it's not autobiography and I usually prefer autobiographies.
Still I think that fans of Stevie Nicks may find the book enjoyable, I definitely did.

[Mary Miller · Rating 1 out of 5]

Sorry to all of those who felt this was well written. I felt that this was nothing more than a 'fan' book writing from newspaper/magazine reports about her life. While it may well be the best we can get about Stevie Nicks from an outsider prospective, it reads like a smash of newspaper articles. Not my ideal biography, to help us understand Stevie Nick's world, her involvements with band members, etc. I've just read better biographies. It reads like a high school project, in my opinion.

[Cher · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good read, with a lot of interviews cited, credible sources. A bit repetitious. Interesting to me how my interpretations of her songs have been exactly what she quotes, down to the multiple meanings. Also, she was always a favorite singer, even when I was quite young, for being another eccentric blond gal who whirls in place.

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Inspirational!!

[Nina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Halliburton is obviously a devoted Nicks fan who has done a tremendous amount of research in writing this book.

[Kristine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved reading about the trials and tribulations regarding Fleetwood Mac ... Interesting how certain songs came about etc ... Love this band to this day!

[Hekates Lady · Rating 2 out of 5]

nothing more than a collection of quotes - the flow is terrible and I was hoping for so much more...

[P.J. Laube · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good story but could have been better written and detailed

[Nikki · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love Stevie Nicks!!!