Jim James Announces Memoir One Wonders

My Morning Jacket frontman Jim James has announced One Wonders, his first memoir, which will delve into the singer-songwriter’s upbringing in Louisville, the pitfalls of being a full-time musician, and his descent into and recovery from alcoholism and depression.It’s out April 13 on Simon & Schuster.“If nothing else, I hope the main thing someone takes away from this book (aside from learning more about the joys and challenges of being a working artist and musician) is that it’s okay to ask for help,” James wrote in a heartfelt statement, which you can read in full below.

“Everyone is going through some sort of challenge in this crazy world.IT IS POSSIBLE to find your way out of darkness and despair, and begin to enjoy the subtle, beautiful, everyday victories of simply being alive.”In August, James premiered Wowed Out, his first solo album in eight years.

He’ll be supporting it with a quick tour before the end of the year, kicking off with a hometown set in November; the full slate is listed below.Jim James: One Wonders$27.96 at Bookshop.org$29 at AmazonJim James:11-28 Louisville, KY – Kentucky Performing Arts Brown Theatre12-01 Chicago, IL – The Vic Theatre (SOLD OUT)12-03 New York, NY – The Town Hall (SOLD OUT)12-06 Boston, MA – Wilbur Theatre12-08 Boulder, CO – Boulder Theater (SOLD OUT)12-11 Glendale, CA – Glendale Presbyterian ChurchHello, friends! I am releasing a memoir!Why? Why write this book? Why now?As I’ve made good progress in therapy over the last five or six years, I’ve been doing a lot of reflecting on finding my voice- both as a singer, songwriter and musician, and as a person wandering the earth wondering…what do I really want to SAY with my life overall?As I reflect on my own musical journey (from first learning to play the guitar to creating music in the present day) and navigating the complexities of life in general, I have been thinking a lot about my elders.For so many of them, tradition was to never s...