Waging Heavy Peace

The book is Young's first autobiography and was written in 2011. According to Jimmy McDonough in the 2002 biography Shakey, Young had previously stated he would not write about himself. He explains his reasons for writing the book in a chapter called "Why This Book Exists". The 66-year-old musician states that the book is meant to make money to allow him a recuperation period away from touring and music-making. Young, who suffered a brain aneurysm in 2005, mentions the possibility of dementia in his father's health history as providing an additional impetus for writing his memoirs. Young declined a ghostwriter from his publisher – writing is a family trade: father Scott Young was a sports columnist and prolific writer. ==Contents==

One focus of the work is Young's family. He discusses his two wives, including then-current wife Pegi and first wife Susan Acevedo as well as his relationship with Carrie Snodgress. He also talks about his children, including sons Ben and Zeke, who have cerebral palsy. ==Reception==

The book was generally received well, although with the caveat that it is more enjoyable for fans than for those unfamiliar with the artist. Canada's National Post called it a "disarming, beguiling autobiography". ==References==