The Telegraph attributed the success of the book to be the "charming and rambling voice of one of the great modern musicians of America". The review rated the book with four stars out of five.
The Boston Globe delivered a favorable review. According to the publication, the inclusion of Nelson's family and friends added to the book "texture and context".
Publishers Weekly qualified the book as an "irreverent, entertaining read", while it called Nelson a "charming" narrator.
Houston Press wrote a positive review, also praising the participation of Nelson's family and close collaborators on the book. ==References==