"The broad chronological scope and Nelson's open, good-natured, and often witty demeanor make [Willie Nelson on Willie Nelson] an enjoyable and enlightening window into the mind of a country music great." -- Publishers Weekly

"Editor Maher eschews polished, PR-driven profiles in favor of raw, revealing conversations, resulting in a collection that feels both intimate and expansive. . . . A comprehensive tribute to a singular legend." --Booklist

"This candid, compelling entry in the Musicians in Their Own Words series spans five decades of interviews with Willie Nelson, tracing his evolution from obscure Nashville songwriter to American icon. Editor Maher eschews polished, PR-driven profiles in favor of raw, revealing conversations, resulting in a collection that feels both intimate and expansive. Familiar touchstones repeat throughout, including his famously battered nylon-string Martin guitar and the Nashville house fire that inspired his career-changing move to Austin. But the true pleasure lies in watching Nelson, now in his nineties, change, shifting from yoga to golf, from whiskey to weed, from cult musician to movie star while remaining lovably himself. Although the interviews focus primarily on music, Nelson's social concerns and philanthropic efforts, most notably his work as cofounder of Farm Aid, frequently enter these conversations, as do his beliefs about karma, reincarnation, and the power of positive thinking. A comprehensive tribute to a singular legend." -- BOOKLIST, Freda Love Smith