Songbird An Intimate Biography of Christine McVie

"From Sunday Times bestselling author Lesley-Ann Jones comes the definitive biography of Christine McVie, the quintessentially English rock star who was the backbone and beating heart of Fleetwood Mac. This is a story of scandalous affairs, public divorce, addiction, and fiery passion, all of which bled into her iconic songwriting.

Christine McVie—born Christine Perfect—was the constant force that held Fleetwood Mac together through its many incarnations. As a member of the classic line-up with Stevie Nicks, Mick Fleetwood, Lindsey Buckingham, and John McVie, she wrote and performed many of their greatest hits. While the band was famous for its occasionally life-threateningly decadent lifestyle, Christine was the strong, steady figure they affectionately called "the mother." It was she who contained the flock, regrouped them when they went AWOL, focused their talents, and always got them back on track.

Yet, as the "engine" of the band during the Rumours era, Christine's personal life was every bit as tempestuous as her bandmates'. The album unwittingly charted the complete romantic disintegration within the band, and Christine’s own journey through affairs, divorce, and addiction provided the raw emotion for her now-iconic songs.

Told by an author who was friends with Christine, and with new contributions from those who knew her best, Songbird offers a true insider’s view and deep psychological insight into Christine as both a woman and a musician. This is the first, the only, and the ultimate picture of a rock legend and a national treasure."