Broken Horses

memoir by Carlile

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Broken Horses is a memoir by American singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile, published in 2021. The book debuted at number one on The New York Times best-seller list. In Broken Horses, Carlile shares personal experiences from her childhood, including growing up with a father who struggled with alcohol use disorder. She also discusses her journey with sexuality, her faith, and the profound impact music has had on her life. The memoir offers insight into her upbringing in rural Washington and the influences that shaped her as an artist and individual.1

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…2021 Carlile published her memoir, Broken Horses, in which she shares her experiences growing up with a father with alcohol use disorder and her feelings about sexuality, faith, and the importance of music in her life. The book debuted at number one on The New York Times best-seller list.
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…2021 Carlile published her memoir, Broken Horses, in which she shares her experiences growing up with a father with alcohol use disorder and her feelings about sexuality, faith, and the importance of music in her life. The book debuted at number one on The New York Times best-seller list.
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