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  • Special Deluxe

  • A Memoir of Life & Cars
  • By: Neil Young
  • Narrated by: Neil Young
  • Length: 9 hrs and 29 mins
  • 4.3 out of 5 stars (107 ratings)

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Special Deluxe

By: Neil Young
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Publisher's summary

The perfect gift for music and car lovers, Special Deluxe is Neil Young's New York Times best-selling follow-up to Waging Heavy Peace that “reads like a great Neil Young song plays” (The Buffalo News).

In this acclaimed new memoir, New York Times best-selling author Neil Young has fashioned another extraordinary work of reminiscences told through the lens of one of his deepest passions: cars. A lifelong devotee and collector, Young explores his love for the well-crafted vintage automobile and examines his newfound awareness of his hobby’s negative environmental impact.

Witty, eclectic, and candid, Special Deluxe will appeal to car lovers as well as the legions devoted to one of the most genuine and enigmatic artists of our time.

©2014 Neil Young (P)2014 Penguin Audio
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Love Neil

I wish he read more of his books. Whether you agree or not, it’s a great read. Thanks NY.

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Long time fan of the music, first Neil Young Book

As with his music, this unique story done as only he could. A mix of history, cars, environmental education and some dogs too. We are truly lucky.

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Mr. Soul

Kudos to Mr. Young for reading this. He made this a must read for fans. As a longtime fan myself I enjoyed the book.

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Magical! I'm starting over

His story as he remembers, coupled with his yearning for a cleaner future. I love how his relationships with people and cars reflect in his music. Listening to his words read by his own voice is so special and true. What a gifted, humble person!

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I'm impressed

Very interesting and we'll told! Loved the mixture of his life's story with cars and dogs!

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Cars huh?

I somehow didn’t know it was about cars and dogs that Neil had over the years? Somehow I missed that fact and assumed it was more of a thorough biography. But with that said it’s true passion for cars is endearing and you do learn a little bit about the man himself so anyone who’s into all American cars will love his passion for the subject.

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Special!

Really nice to hear Neil read his book, great insights about his life with cars, his music (especially his thoughts on Toast which is now available and is GREAT!), and all his friends along the way. I prefer Audible books that the writer reads as I can hear their feelings, and just like his songs, Neil sings this story from his heart. I enjoyed it very much!

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Great journey

A mix of chrome and music, dreams and machines this one is a fascinating ride into the world of Neil and cars.

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I'm addicted to these Neil Young books

I'm addicted to these Neil Young books, it's rekindled my love for his music and it means alot to me. It's weird, I felt so nostalgic listening to this and it gave me inspiration. Thank you Neil Young ☮️

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More Neil , Please.

Starts slow and kinda' tenative. Once you slow down to the pace of the text and narration it's.. a comfortable audio book. I'll download more from Neil Young.

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