The Forest is the Path by Gary Lightbody
This book is a companion to the new album but can be read on its own – it’s a very personal insight into Gary’s journey as he processes through the grief of accepting his dad’s imminent demise, his death and the aftermath as he works through the lacking in his relationship with his father over the years. The book moves through numbness to the acknowledgement of the importance of family, home, and love – inspiring songs which eventually emanate from his experience after a period of writers’ block. Gary’s voice narrates this short book, vulnerable and insightful, lifting the veil on something so personal the reader feels the raw emotion coming through the page.
