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The Book of Mac

By: Donna-Claire Chesman
Narrated by: Brittany Pressley, Kevin Free
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An album-by-album celebration of the life and music of Mac Miller through oral histories, intimate reflections, and critical examinations of his enduring work.

“One of my most vivid memories of him is the way he would look at you while he was playing you a song. He tried to look you right in the eyes to see how you were feeling about it.” (Will Kalson, friend and first manager)

Following Mac Miller’s tragic passing in 2018, Donna-Claire Chesman dedicated a year to chronicling his work through the unique lens of her relationship to the music and Mac’s singular relationship to his fans. Like many who’d been following him since he’d started releasing mixtapes at 18 years old, she felt as if she’d come of age alongside the rapidly evolving artist, with his music being crucial to her personal development.

“I want people to remember his humanity as they’re listening to the music, to realize how much bravery and courage it takes to be that honest, be that self-aware, and be that real about things going on internally. He let us witness that entire journey. He never hid that.” (Kehlani, friend and musician)

The project evolved to include intimate interviews with many of Mac’s closest friends and collaborators, from his Most Dope Family in Pittsburgh to the producers and musicians who assisted him in making his everlasting music, including Big Jerm, Rex Arrow, Wiz Khalifa, Benjy Grinberg, Just Blaze, Josh Berg, Syd, Thundercat, and more. These voices, along with the author’s commentary, provide a vivid and poignant portrait of this astonishing artist - one who had just released a series of increasingly complex albums, demonstrating what a musical force he was and how heartbreaking it was to lose him.

“As I’m reading the lyrics, it’s crazy. It’s him telling us that he hopes we can always respect him. I feel like this is a message from him, spiritually. A lot of the time, his music was like little letters and messages to his friends, family, and people he loved, to remind them of who he really was.” (Quentin Cuff, best friend and tour manager)

©2021 Donna-Claire Chesman (P)2021 Audible, Inc.
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Absolutely beautiful

It took me almost 3 years to finish this book. Back when I got it, I had to read in short sessions because I couldn’t control the tears. I loved the contrast between how Mac Miller touched the author and the perspectives of so many minds and hearts in the world of Mac Miller. It was awesome to get a behind the scenes feel, He was such a beautiful soul. I’m happy he is remembered by the ones he impacted as not just a great musician, but as a great human being. #92tilinfinity

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Beautiful

This book perfectly encapsulates the loving life of Mac Miller. I’d recommend to anyone, but obviously anyone who loves Mac Miller’s music. Rest In Peace 🖤💛

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Beautifully done ❤️

This along side the Dissect podcast has me so fulfilled! Thank you Donna ❤️ 98 to infinity

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Amazing story of Macs life.

what a great story. this is an amazing bookwith many excerpts in it from Malcolm's close friends and mentors. I am so glad that I was able to save up 1 credit 2 purchase it since my funds were kind of low at the time I didn't have enough money but that free credit popped up I was so excited and I am so blessed to have had the honor to have listened to this book. thank you Mac Miller and thank you to the author and to the friends and family and mentors who reached out and share stories

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This is a must listen

I never thought I could possibly love, respect, admire, or be inspired by Mac Miller any more than I already am but this book has shown me so much more. I am so grateful for this book and how it has shed such a beautiful light on this incredible person’s life, journey, and passion. I will be listening again. I also cried pretty much the whole time.

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Makes you wish just somehow there was more time.

loved every second of it and really wish it wasn't the end. Mac was a amazing person and all these people who were blessed enough to be in his presence make it very apparent how genuine of a soul Mac was. He will be forever missed. Fly high

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Mac Miller RIP

i loved it, this speaks about his music so well I wish there was more.

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Cam rellim

Love all of this! Being a Mac Head since KIDS this was great to hear from those close to him!

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Cody Oakes

I loved this book! The direction that Donna-Claire Chesman went with Mac's story was unique and thought provoking (just like Mac Miller). Mac Miller will live forever!

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Not the book a mac

The interviews with his childhood friends were great, but the author wrotes mostly about herself and takes away from really any information on macs story

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