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Broken Horses
- A Memoir
- Narrated by: Brandi Carlile
- Length: 10 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Arts & Entertainment, Music
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Publisher's Summary
Number-one New York Times best seller
The critically acclaimed singer-songwriter, producer, and six-time Grammy winner opens up about a life shaped by music in this candid, heartfelt, and intimate story.
“One of the great memoirs of our time...a gift from Brandi’s soul.” (Glennon Doyle)
“Brandi’s story is about perseverance, humor, forgiveness, and manifestation. I absolutely loved it.” (Elton John)
“Broken Horses led me right into Brandi’s heart, and my own.” (Brené Brown)
Brandi Carlile was born into a musically gifted, impoverished family on the outskirts of Seattle and grew up in a constant state of change, moving from house to house, trailer to trailer, 14 times in as many years. Though imperfect in every way, her dysfunctional childhood was as beautiful as it was strange, and as nurturing as it was difficult. At the age of five, Brandi contracted bacterial meningitis, which almost took her life, leaving an indelible mark on her formative years and altering her journey into young adulthood.
As an openly gay teenager, Brandi grappled with the tension between her sexuality and her faith when her pastor publicly refused to baptize her on the day of the ceremony. Shockingly, her small town rallied around Brandi in support and set her on a path to salvation where the rest of the misfits and rejects find it: through twisted, joyful, weird, and wonderful music.
In Broken Horses, Brandi Carlile takes listeners through the events of her life that shaped her very raw art - from her start at a local singing competition where she performed Elton John’s “Honky Cat” in a bedazzled white polyester suit, to her first break opening for Dave Matthews Band, to many sleepless tours over 15 years and six studio albums, all while raising two children with her wife, Catherine Shepherd. This hard-won success led her to collaborations with personal heroes like Elton John, Dolly Parton, Mavis Staples, Pearl Jam, Tanya Tucker, and Joni Mitchell, as well as her peers in the supergroup The Highwomen, and ultimately to the Grammy stage, where she converted millions of viewers into instant fans.
Evocative and piercingly honest, Broken Horses is at once an examination of faith through the eyes of a person rejected by the church’s basic tenets and a meditation on the moments and lyrics that have shaped the life of a creative mind, a brilliant artist, and a genuine empath on a mission to give back.
Carlile recorded new stripped-down, solo renditions of more than 30 of the songs featured in the book, including her own and songs from artists who’ve inspired her, from Dolly Parton to Elton John, Leonard Cohen and more, available exclusively on the audiobook:
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“The Story” by Brandi Carlile
“Closer to You” by Brandi Carlile
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“Sugartooth” by Brandi Carlile
“Looking Out” by Brandi Carlile
“Beginning to Feel the Years” by Brandi Carlile
“Love Songs” by Brandi Carlile
“I Will” by Brandi Carlile
“I Belong to You” by Brandi Carlile
Critic Reviews
“A vulnerable document.... The resilience of her sense of self, through poverty and fame, is transcendent. One of her great strengths as an artist is a willingness to stare herself straight in the face and not flinch.” (Amanda Hess, The New York Times)
“[Carlile is] perceptive, vulnerable, humble, funny and above all else, a good storyteller. She’d already proven her storytelling chops as a lyricist and she proves them once again in these pages. She knows how to use a few words to make a big impact.... Readers walk away feeling like they know the real Carlile.” (Associated Press)
“Intimate...Carlile's story is too big to fit in a song..... The memoir covers it all with conversational ease.... This pulls the veil back in a way [Carlile] hadn’t done before.” (Vulture)
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- M. Lynn
- 04-22-21
I have almost 2000 audible books and ...
... this is my 10th review. This book is engaging from stem to stern, from top to bottom. Brandi shares her inner self with the world in a way few have ever done, warts and all. She lays plain her hurdles and joys. She provides support to all the “misfits” and those who society and the church often marginalize. Her tenacity and drive are amazing, her accomplishments many, her learning overwhelming, and her gift to us amazing.
In addition to the book, you’ll be serenaded acoustically. It’s a concert just for you. You’ll be grateful for it ... and you’ll listen to it again soon. For her words, her heart, her honesty and the wish that she lived next door.
29 people found this helpful
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- Jennifer King
- 04-22-21
Brandi deserves 10 stars
I read this book in three days and knew I needed to hear her tell it. Her music and voice are beyond comprehension as is her crazy sense of humor. If you love Brandi you’ll adore this book. If you don’t love her yet, you will.
17 people found this helpful
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- Amazon Customer
- 04-21-21
A lyrical life story AND an extended acoustic album!
My gift-giving decisions are made for the year to come. Everyone can relate to some part of this story. Brandi reads as if she is sitting in your kitchen sharing from days events or one of her deepest secrets. The 30-song acoustic collection .....I would have paid additional for that. Grammy #7 is in sight for recorded book! Entertainer of the year? I'll vote for that!
12 people found this helpful
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- Alena Amato Ruggerio
- 04-21-21
Magnificent
I wept the whole way through this memoir. I wept for the honesty, the mystery, the triumph, the rough times, the exquisite beauty of the music. This book will take it's rightful place among my very favorites.
11 people found this helpful
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- Kristen H
- 04-20-21
Comfort, love, heartbreaking, and inspiring
I’ve been waiting for this to come out and immediately started it as soon as it arrived this morning! I’ve always been a Brandi Carlile fan and this just puts things to a new level. Her voice is captivating and her story is inspiring. Brandi’s perspective on her life and how she understands people and events of her life and sees the best in people just makes me want to reevaluate how I perceive those around me as well. Brandi truly loves people. She is a gift to all of us. She also leaves us a wonderful surprise with her performances at the end of her chapters. If you have the hardcopy you need to purchase this as well. 🌈💕
10 people found this helpful
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- Soledad
- 04-21-21
Great book , highly recommended
A touching narration, the kind of book that you don't want to finish. The music it's something that puts more magic, in an already emotional narration.
8 people found this helpful
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- LaDonna Joy
- 04-22-21
Extraordinary!!!
This a phenomenally wonderful book! It is so real! I am so happy that Brandi’s music was included.
7 people found this helpful
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- Melissa P.
- 04-21-21
Amazing listen
Brandi is amazing and it was great to listen to her story with her own voice. The music was such an added bonus!
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- JBNC11
- 04-25-21
Loved everything about this book
Brandi Carlile is a huge name-dropper by the end of her book, but you don't care because after listening to her tell us about her life you feel like you were right there with her every step of the way. I cried when Elton John was in the audience holding hands with Joni Mitchell at Brandi's Blue concert, and also when Janelle Monae started the standing ovation at the Grammies. Brandi's story is amazing, inspiring, she's so strong and talented. And getting to hear her sing interspersed with her story is a very entertaining bonus. Loved it!
5 people found this helpful
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- Marcella A. Caldwell
- 04-24-21
Just WOW!!
The most amazing thing I’ve ever heard! Her prose are magical and the music, heavenly. Thank you for sharing your beauty! 🌈❤️🌈
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- Laura
- 04-28-21
Beautiful memoir of stories and song
So disappointed when I got to the end of this. The only audio book that has captured my full attention and left me wanting more. Brandi knows how to tell a great story, and pull lessons from everything around her. Passionate, honest, thought provoking. Not to mention 31 special songs included too. I'll be listening to this on repeat.
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- Pamela H
- 05-25-21
Perfect
As always, Brandi never fails to impress me and has left me wanting more, as she does with her music.
As a lifelong Brandi fan I thought I knew a lot about her but I learned so much I didn’t know and so much that confirmed Brandi Carlile is truly one of the worlds magical humans.
Don’t delay, listen today!
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- darcy
- 05-22-21
fabulous
loved every minute of this book 👌🏻
the music was a wonderful added bonus just brilliant
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- Verity springer
- 05-11-21
Perfect , easy listen
This book is perfectly narrated by Brandi and really calming to listen to.
I found it engaging and thought provoking.
Aswell as the story behind many of my favourite songs, I found listening to her cover other songs deeply beautiful.
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- chiedza
- 05-01-21
Brandi found a way to hug us all...
The moment Brandi announced this book I shelved it on my 'to read', I might have become slightly religious because my prayer over the last few months has been to not die before I read and listened to this book and it was worth all the wait. Brandi's music has saved my life in endless ways for 10 years now and reading this book shocked me into acknowledging her humanness in a way I never had before. Oh and she is so human and vulnerable and struggles too and cries and celebrates, had complicated relationships, fell in and out of love and somehow ended up right where she needed to be.
This book has been the sign I needed that it's all going to be okay, to keep holding on even when it seems like I'll never find the kind of love I yearn for. If Glennon's Untamed was my gay awakening, Broken Horses is heaven shouting 'Just go for it you crazy lesbian'.
Read the book, then listen to the audiobook, it's an experience!
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- NC
- 04-29-21
I don’t want it to end !
I’ve got two hours left of this book and I am already anticipating the sadness of it ending! What a beautiful piece of art, the way Brandi weaves the stories and songs together is such a special listening experience. I highly recommend it for the story, songs and heart 🤍🏳️🌈
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- Amazon Customer
- 04-25-22
Sad funny truthful as you would expect from Brandi
Loved the book and.musical chaptef. Yes Brandi had had a hard life but got through it all and came out in top. Loved where she proposed to Catherine wearing.nothing but a hat lol. She speaks so naturally and the way she narrates I could listen to her voice forever.
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- GS
- 12-01-21
Wonderful
The story, so far, of an interesting and wonderfully talented singer songwriter. Frank and honest this is an excellent biography made all the better by the addition of the solo, acoustic numbers at the end of many of the chapters.
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- Anonymous User
- 07-19-21
LOVED IT
A wonderful insight into Carlile's life with a nice surprise at the end! Brandi just keeps getting better and better!
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- Anonymous User
- 07-04-21
What a gift ♡
I loved the story integrated with song, so very meaningful. Hers is a story of community indeed.
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- Viviane Ara�jo
- 01-24-22
Magnificent
I am out of words for the experience of this book. If the story wasn’t already so poetic and inspiring, it is also read by the author who just gives us the pleasure to also listen to her singing as if she was in my living room. One of the best experiences I have had on audible.
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- Holly
- 02-10-22
interesting and real
Truly loved this honest and really interesting story, told with such humility and gratitude and with the stories of songs and music beautifully threaded throughout each chapter which are summed up perfectly with a song
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- Melanie Leighton
- 11-11-21
Absolutely loved it!
Such an interesting story, so beautifully told, and the inclusion of the songs was magical! Loved it!
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- Anonymous User
- 10-03-21
The human spirit can accomplish anything
what a great read, who'd of thunk BC had such an upbringing and came out on top. hard work, determination, hard work and a dream. Brilliant.
I also loved hearing BC sing in her soft beautiful voice for this, that vulnerability won me over again. well done BC 👏 ❤
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- Italia
- 10-02-21
This book is sacred!
I loved this book, I didn’t know Brandi’s music before I read it (thank you Glennon Doyle for the intro!). It is so raw, it’s filled with authenticity. Highly recommend it because not only is it narrated, Brandi shares her music. ♥️♥️♥️
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- Suzanne Pang
- 07-24-21
An intimate conversation
Some books read by their authors sound like they're read off the copy. Not this one. It feels as if she's talking directly to you, like as if you're sitting there at one of those Joni nights with Brandi sitting on the floor, leaning against an armchair, face illuminated by a crackling fire in the hearth.
The bonus (compared to a regular book) is the musical performances, instead of just lyrics.
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- Anonymous User
- 07-09-21
Heartfelt Genius
I am a huge fan of Brandi from her first CD and have followed her career wondering for years how the world hadn’t discovered her talent passion and artistic beauty! I am so glad she and the twins got their Grammy moment to shine I selfishly felt a little sad at losing being part of this “secret “ musical carpet ride.. the signed cds limited edition tshirts posters etc but I just feel proud that someone whose music had touched my life got to finally be seen by some many more . We need artists like Brandi and the twins and all the amazing people who still believe in the value of music and how important it is n people lives , how it can heal and help and leave a mark. I read this book and was blown away at Brandi’s personal story and loved having the insight to her thoughts and feelings because it just made me admire and respect her more. The. My friend sent me this audible copy as a gift as I am unwell and I spent the last two days listening. What a gift to not only hear her words in her own voice but to add all the musical moments just blew my heart wide open ! This is the first audible book I ever listened to and I’m not sure it will ever be beaten … I could not recommend it more and am so grateful to have had this time to listen and understand why I love their music , its human connection and it’s in my heart forever 🙏🏻 thanks Brandi I hope you make it to Melbourne one day I had tickets and hoped to finally see you live … that’s the dream … Andy 🌈❤️
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- Anonymous User
- 05-21-21
Great audio book
Loved this book. Really funny and well written. The songs at the end of each chapter were a highlight. My sister recommended the book to me. I hadn't heard of Brandi Carlile before, now i am a massive fan.
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- Anonymous User
- 05-13-21
What a treat!
This audiobook was an absolute treat. The story, the music and the heart of this incredible artist!
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- Anonymous User
- 05-11-21
What a work of art
Why on earth would you buy the hard copy of the book, when you can get a whole work of art in this audio recording? To have Brandi sing after each chapter, songs that you know and love, brings more meaning and layers to them. I feel to privileged to be given such an amazing gift.