Twenty years after her first memoir became a New York Times bestseller, two-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Melissa Etheridge returns to the page to recount the tragedies and triumphs of her life in the spotlight.
Live with spirit.
Find peace in the chaos.
Lean into the joy.
The Unarmed Truth is a raw, unflinching memoir from one of America’s most beloved artists, a true-to-life narrative that captures the ups and downs of Melissa Etheridge’s remarkable life over the past twenty years.
Recounting the loss of her son, her brother, her cancer battle, and her experiences as an LGBTQIA+ woman in a changing world, Melissa offers readers a profoundly honest look into her inner life as a woman, an artist, a mother, and a survivor. With characteristic wit and courage, Melissa delves into how numerous tragedies served as a catalyst for growth and what the past two decades have taught her about the value of music, love, family, and life in the face of death.
A memoir a lifetime in the making, The Unarmed Truth is Melissa’s engrossing—and at times harrowing—story as she lived it. It is a testament to the power of art, a touchstone for anyone seeking a path out of darkness, and a powerful love letter to the family and fans who’ve been part of Melissa’s journey since the beginning.