'Leave it to Scott-Heron to save some of his best for last . . . He's a real writer, a word man, and [ The Last Holiday ] is as wriggling and vital in its way as Bob Dylan's Chronicles: Volume One' New York Times Raised by his grandmother in Tennessee, Gil Scott-Heron's journey from humble beginnings to becoming one of the most uncompromising and influential songwriters of his generation is a remarkable one. In this, his heartfelt, beautifully written and posthumously published memoir, we are given bright insights into the music industry, New York, the civil-rights movement, modern America, governmental hypocrisy, Stevie Wonder and our wider place in the world. It is also a fitting testament tothe generous brilliance of Gil Scott-Heron and to the Spirits that guided him. | The Last Holiday by Gil Scott-Heron, Paperback | Indigo Chapters