Jim James Announces Memoir One Wonders
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The updated article confirms that Jim James’s memoir, *One Wonders*, will be released on 13 April 2027. The My Morning Jacket frontman says he hopes that sharing his experiences will help readers feel able to ask for help and see that recovery from difficult periods is possible.
The book will cover James’s Louisville upbringing, the demands of working as a musician, and his experiences with alcoholism and depression; he will also read the audiobook. Autographed copies are available to preorder from Carmichael’s Bookstore in Louisville. James released his first solo album in eight years, *Wowed Out*, in August and is planning a short tour, with several dates sold out.
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In short
- *One Wonders* is due on 13 April 2027.
- James writes about music, alcoholism and depression.
- He hopes the memoir encourages people to seek help.
How this story developed
- 31 minutes ago Jim James, frontman of My Morning Jacket, has announced his first memoir, *One Wonders*, about his upbringing in Louisville, life as a full-time musician, and his experiences with alcoholism and depression.
- 33 minutes ago The updated article confirms that Jim James’s memoir, *One Wonders*, will be released on 13 April 2027.
Explained simply
Jim James is an American singer and songwriter best known as the frontman of My Morning Jacket, a rock band formed in Louisville, Kentucky. He has also released music under his own name.
His memoir looks back at growing up in Louisville and working as a musician, as well as his experiences with alcoholism and depression. These subjects connect the pressures of a music career with wider questions about mental health, asking for support and recovery.
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