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Tell It Like It Is: My Story

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For the first time, legendary singer, songwriter, and Grammy Hall-of-Famer Aaron Neville tells his personal story of overcoming poverty, racism, addiction, and loss through faith, family, and music. Aaron Neville’s first 1 hit, “Tell It Like it Is,” was released in 1966. In the mid-seventies he formed the Neville Brothers with Art, Charles, and Cyril—now known as the “First Family of New Orleans”—and they released more than a dozen influential albums. Given his one-of-a-kind, soaring falsetto, Aaron was the breakout star, and over the next six decades, he had four platinum albums, three 1 songs, numerous film and television appearances, and was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2014. His triple-platinum duets with Linda Ronstadt (including the Grammy-Award-winning hit “I Don’t Know Much”) showcased the softer side of his voice, and the smoking hot funky soul of the Neville Brothers cemented his legacy as an R&B legend. But few people know the challenging and circuitous road Aaron took to fame. Born in a housing project in New Orleans of Black and Native American heritage, Aaron struggled as a teenage father working to raise a family while building his career as a musician, surviving a stint in jail for car theft and many years battling heroin addiction. Recognized by the dagger tattoo on his cheek and his St. Jude medallion earring, Neville credits St. Jude—the patron saint of lost cases—for turning his life around. He found healing and salvation in music. Aaron Neville is a man who by all accounts should not have made it. Tell It Like It Is shares his miraculous story. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Da Capo


Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 5, 2023


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 288 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0306832534


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 36


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.1 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.4 x 1 x 9.35 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #374,844 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #55 in R&B & Soul #165 in R&B & Soul Artist Biographies #248 in Drug Dependency & Recovery (Books)


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • Well written but truthful.
Format: Hardcover
I really enjoyed this book. I am a big fan. However, it is full of truths that you may not want to find out. If you prefer butterflies and rainbows it may not be for you.
Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2026 by Micki D.

  • Good Book
Format: Hardcover
Good read
Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2025 by Michele Simon

  • Voice of an angel with a difficult past
Format: Hardcover
Very good reading… about the man with the voice of an angel.
Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2025 by Rainbo Rigas

  • The Best
Format: Kindle
One of the best biographies I have read, from the heart. I'm so glad Aaron came out on the best end he did in his life. He truly does have the most beautiful voice.
Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2025 by Kindle Customer

  • and he does
Format: Kindle
no holds barred, aaron bares it all, the good and the bad fromthroughout his life and times. well written, the book flows and is a good read. worth the time
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2024 by santo mollica

  • If you are a Fan, Read this book.
Format: Kindle
I am a big fan of Aaron Neville. I have his Jazz Fest poster on my wall. This book provide quite the insight into his life. Well written.
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2025 by D. C.

  • To Aaron
Format: Kindle
Loved the book. You told it like it was. Hopefully, some young kids will pick up this book and learn a lesson from you. Your music is the best. Still listening to it at my young age of 80.
Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2023 by Mary Bernard

  • Not as promised
Format: Hardcover
I thought my early pre-order of this book was for an autographed copy and it was not as promised. I love the book, but not the omission of the autograph. My son is mentioned in the book because he was part of the Neville Brothers for 12 years. Disappointed, not as promised.
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2023 by Jane Kolb

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