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Resistance: A Songwriter's Story of Hope, Change, and Courage Hardcover – May 5, 2020

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AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

A timely and passionate call to action for engaging with our current political moment, from the Grammy-nominated and multiplatinum singer-songwriter and New York Times bestselling author Tori Amos.

Since the release of her first, career-defining solo album Little Earthquakes, Tori Amos has been one of the music industry’s most enduring and ingenious artists. From her unnerving depiction of sexual assault in “Me and a Gun” to her post-September 11 album, Scarlet’s Walk, to her latest album, Native Invader, her work has never shied away from intermingling the personal with the political.

Amos began playing piano as a teenager for the politically powerful at hotel bars in Washington, DC, during the formative years of the post-Goldwater and then Koch-led Libertarian and Reaganite movements. The story continues to her time as a hungry artist in Los Angeles to the subsequent three decades of her formidable music career. Amos explains how she managed to create meaningful, politically resonant work against patriarchal power structures—and how her proud declarations of feminism and her fight for the marginalized always proved to be her guiding light. She teaches us to engage with intention in this tumultuous global climate and speaks directly to supporters of #MeToo and #TimesUp, as well as young people fighting for their rights and visibility in the world.

Filled with compassionate guidance and actionable advice—and using some of the most powerful, political songs in Amos’s canon—this book is for anyone determined to steer the world back in the right direction.

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“Soulful. . . . This memoir and call to action will delight Amos’s many fans.” —Publishers Weekly

"A dramatically inspired volume of lyrics and legacy presenting Amos as an artist, an activist, and a sharp, thoughtful musician with a commanding voice. A profound autobiographical playlist and radically political call to action primarily for Amos fans." —Kirkus Reviews

“Thoughtful . . . [Resistance] will sing to anyone with an artistic soul.” —Booklist

"Resistance succeeds at allowing us to observe, through Amos' reflections, the experiences, events, stories, and feelings that resulted in some of her most beloved works and, to a small extent, her upcoming album." —Edge Media Network

"Prolific singer-songwriter Tori Amos is never one to mince words, and her new book Resistance offers a compelling manifesto for all artists who need to speak their truth and might fear push back in politically tumultuous times." —GRAMMY.com

About the Author

Tori Amos is a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, pianist, composer, and, with Ann Powers, the New York Times bestselling author of Tori Amos: Piece by Piece. She has released fifteen studio albums, including her latest, Native Invader, in 2017.

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Publisher : Atria Books (May 5, 2020)
Language : English
Hardcover : 272 pages
ISBN-10 : 1982104155
ISBN-13 : 978-1982104153
Item Weight : 12.8 ounces
Dimensions : 5.5 x 0.9 x 8.38 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #36,647 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #10 in Musical Philosophy & Social Aspects
- #25 in Political Advocacy Books
- #29 in Country & Folk Composer Biographies

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E. Rohman

Oh Tori

Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2020

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I had a passionate love affair with Tori Amos when I first discovered her....hundreds...and I mean HUNDREDS of dollars chasing down bootlegs and discontinued singles and LP's. My passion for her has waned over the years, but she still occupies a special corner in my heart. I'm not sure what I was expecting while reading this book. Tori's mind is so creative and buzzing that she jumps from subject to subject on the turn of a dime, and sometimes leaves you going back over paragraphs to see if you missed anything. I don't think it added anything to her mythos or her political stance, but instead, gave a glancing look at her creative process. Really and truly only for the die-hard Ears with Feet out there.

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David Golden

Tori Amos gets in her own way

Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2020

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If you're a die-hard Tori Amos fan, odds are you'll love this book. She gets very personal recounting her family history and musical career, her interactions with fans, and the meaning behind her songs. But if you're a casual fan or not too familiar with her music and career, you may be left scratching your head. Tori wants to help fellow musicians who may be struggling with inspiration and creating music, but she gets in her own way. She writes that the Muses from ancient Greek mythology are alive and well, mysteriously appearing and speaking to her. While this makes for a fascinating tale, it doesn't really help the average musician who believes a muse is simply that which inspires them, be it a person, place, event, or work of art, and not some supernatural entity waking them up in the middle of the night and taking them for a walk. It would be nice if Tori was merely using artistic license to make her points, but one gets the feeling she actually believes her encounters with ancient Muses are really happening.

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Melvin Bashans

Perfection

Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2020

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Tori Amos' new book Resistance is absolutely perfection. Even non Tori fans would enjoy it. It's beautifully written, empowering, moving, political, spiritual, magical, filled with tools we can use to navigate these strange times and so much more. I can't find the words to describe how amazing it is. My husband and I read it out loud the other night from cover to cover. There's an audio book version that she reads. I'll probably buy that too, it was that frigging good that I already want to hear her read it. 5 out of 5 stars!!!

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Book content is GREAT, but am not sure that I would buy another book again directly from Amazon.

Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2020

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This is the book that I have been waiting for and Tori does not disappoint. I love how she lists specific songs, gives background into the origins of that song and successfully describes how the song relates to past and current events.

I do not know if I will buy any future books directly from Amazon though. Although the book cover seems to be made of material that Is hard to smudge, the book that I received had several smudges (possibly grease or wax) on it. When I requested an exchange, they were prompt in both their response and shipment of a replacement book, however, the replacement book that I received also had the same type of smudges as the first (with in fact more smudges).

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Fred D. Bline

An accurate depiction of a chaotic time

Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2020

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Having been a great admirer and fan of Tori since the first time I heard her in 1992, I have gained great insight and strength from her words and actions. Her second book is an important expose on what was being thought and felt during a time when we all realized that the things we had long taken for granted were not at all assured. All people, men and women, liberal and conservative, should read this book and take the time to honestly examine what their values are and if those in power truly exemplify them.

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Desireé (Unbound Book Reviews)

Poignant and almost Prophetic.

Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2020

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A poignant read with incredible political and creative themes woven beautifully throughout. I recommend purchasing the audiobook as well. I've been listening to Tori for over 15 years and have valued not only listening to her music but her thoughts and experiences as well.

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Oh Tori

Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2020

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twenty words minimum
for kudos
for praise
to say thanks for the inspiring words
for the revelations of the stuff behind the music
and of course
for the uplifting music
and connecting with the muses
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Heather Marcinowski

Would buy this all over again!

Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2020

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This book showed up in perfect condition. So as far as the product is concerned, it’s great!
The book itself has been an inspiration to read. I would highly recommend this to both Tori fans (EWFs) and to people who enjoy music/biographies. I am thrilled with this purchase and would absolutely consider getting the audio version, as well.

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Anonymous

Rambling and unsatisfying

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 19, 2020

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Tori is a musical powerhouse, a unique creative talent and someone whose career I have followed from the start. I enjoyed those parts of the book that shed light on the creative process behind the music and in particular the sections devoted to Tori's grief at losing her mother, but there are large sections of this book which I would define as 'skippable'. Tori aims to connect the lived experience of her life to the wider political landscape and the end result is a mish-mash of ramblings about politics and more esoteric bullshit about Song Beings. If you've ever been baffled by the impressionist nature of Tori's lyrics, this book will strike you as refreshingly candid and to-the-point, but I feel it was an unnecessary project and brings nothing to the table we did not already know. I enjoyed the 'In the Studio' book much more. I wish Tori had written a straight up biography rather than merge an autobiography with political ramblings. Nice to see the lyrics of a new song however: 'Mary's Raven' - where Tori has missed the mark with this, she will surely hit the mark with her music.

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Matt

Wonderful

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 10, 2020

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Another brilliant addition to Tori’s impressive body of work. I’m so impressed with how she continues to push artistic and creative boundaries with each new project. This is an inspiring and heartfelt account of important moments in her life and the role of the artist in these difficult times, which are guided by some of her wonderful songs. Can’t wait for her next project.

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It'll get you thinking

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 25, 2020

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I didn't know what to expect from the book when buying it. I haven't really listened to Tori Amos over the years but saw the book mentioned in a Rough Trade advert and then reviewed in the Guardian. Being a music fan I thought I'd give it a go . Overall it was an excellent read with insights into Tori's musical development, as well as some thought provoking sections on the big social issues impacting on a!l of us. The overall message I took from the book is to be true to yourself and don't let others force you off your chosen path. Definitely recommend giving it a read, even if not a fan of the music.

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Aidan Doyle

Fantastic read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 6, 2020

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I've been listening to Tori's Music and read her first book again before reading this. It offers another beautiful insight into her creative process, her journey and deeper reflection on songs that I have listened to and loved for many years. How she got through that window of deep grief was also inspiring and helped me process my own grief. Love you even more now Tori and so excited to here the new album

Mr. S. R. Lewsey

Amazing!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 27, 2020

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From her early day to the present, Tori gives us an insight into the life of an artist and gives us to the tools to be resistant. The chapters in the loss of her mother are written with such emotion, I cried. An inspiration in my life for many years and I look forward to the journey we go on next.
A must read for anyone who wishes to survive as an artist.

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