Friedman, Matti
Who By Fire: Leonard Cohen in the Sinai
- ISBN 13:
- 9781954118072
- author:
- Friedman, Matti
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Spiegel & Grau LLC
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 20.6 x 14.7 x 2 centimetres (0.4
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Popular Culture,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Who by Fire is a riveting account of Leonard Cohen's time in the Sinai desert during the 1973 Yom Kippur War. In October 1973, the poet and singer, then 39 years old, traveled to the chaos and bloodshed of the desert to sing for hundreds of young soldiers. This harrowing experience had a profound impact on Cohen, reigniting his creativity and inspiring him to compose some of his most memorable songs.
The book draws on Cohen's previously unpublished writing and original reporting to create a kaleidoscopic depiction of a harrowing, existential moment for both a young country at war and a singer at a crossroads. A fascinating and intense exploration of the intersection of music, war, and identity, Who by Fire offers a unique perspective on one of the world's greatest songwriters.
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