Year of the Monkey

Year of the Monkey by Patti Smith is a captivating memoir that chronicles a transformative year in the author's life. Following a series of concerts in San Francisco, Smith embarks on a year of solitary wandering, reflecting on loss, aging, and the shifting political landscape of America. Through a blend of fact and fiction, she takes readers on a journey from California to the Arizona desert, from a Kentucky farm to the hospital room of a mentor. With her signature poetic prose and keen observations, Smith offers wisdom, wit, and hope for a better world, making Year of the Monkey a moving and original work that resonates deeply with readers.