I wonder that as well ... is this a book that "non" sting addicts will pick up and read? I asked how sales were at Barnes and Noble and she said "pretty slow". Of course I questioned that, and she said "not very good". I did get one report that they were selling them at Costco, so maybe readers of any old biographies will pick it up as well since it's highly discounted there. I'm only half way through the book---too much going on right now to devote much time to it. I do find the way he weaves his Brasilian experience into the story pretty brilliant to say the least. I'm not one for biographies, but this one is holding my interest and is beautifully written. I can't wait to get further into it. I've certainly given myself the guilt trip after reading a bit of it. The poor guy. I can pretty much say I "highly disliked" him after the breakup of the Police. Thought he was an egotistical SOB. Of course I still went to the shows and bought the CD's, but resented doing it. Now I feel bad that there were some pretty serious, deep issues that led to that persona. I certainly hope this book was therapy for him. I think it's also nice of him to reveal a small part of his personal life to us (OK, even with the gory details.) I was thinking he's been a total media whore the past 5 years, and still we never really learned anything new about him with that. He's had such amazing travel experiences, why shouldn't he share that with people who might be interested? I for one want to read a book by or about his buddy Simon from the Men's Journal/Nepal article. Enough of my pontificating. Off to read a few more pages. Happy Birthday, by the way! Michelle in Texas In a message dated 11/10/03 12:45:00 PM, bjacob@pop-server.nyc.rr.com writes: << It's been out for some time now, but has anyone actually read "Broken Music" yet? I'm truly interested in hearing a review that goes beyond the predictable "it's really great, no make that the best book ever written. Sting is the best and amazes us once again!" type of writeup. Some of us had enough of that when "Sacred Love" was released :) Is it a genuinely interesting and enjoyable piece of writing (i.e., does it stand up on its own) or is it something that's really only for hardcore Sting completists? I've been looking, but cannot find any professional reviews...leads me to wonder if the publisher thinks it can really cross over to non-Sting fans. I received three copies for my birthday (my friends know me too well!). I'll be happy to share my impressions once I manage to get through it (it's not a terribly high priority for me right now). In the meantime, I'm curious about others' thoughts and opinions on the book! -Brian- >>