I wanted to finish this yesterday, but couldn’t get motivated. So I finished it today, which turns out to be the day after the anniversary of Jerry Garcia’s passing. Maybe The Universe was speaking?
This is a book about the man. Not the Grateful Dead. The book details his relentless focus on music, his continual challenges with lifestyle choices, and his deep down appreciation for people, humor, and Life. The book is also about Escapism, and how music, self destructive behavior, and relationships all played a role.
I recently finished a 60 day listening session of The Grateful Dead 1972 Europe tour and although not necessary, I feel as though that experience helped me to understand the many layers of Meaning in this book, and the Life of Jerry Garcia.
