What sets this bio apart and what makes it worth reading is Matthews’s relentless openness, to himself and his very personal problems. You never have the feeling that he is covering up breaks or concealing depression and communication problems, and that is precisely what makes the book and Matthews as a person so credible and understandable. The musician Iain Matthews was unknown to me before this book except for a few highlights. After reading it, I am certain that I have a lot of catching up to do.
