Neil Diamond is one of the world's most successful singer-songwriters and solo performers. His songs are marked out by a combination of a deep sense of isolation, and a desire for commitment and love at the same time. This unique poignant mixture has propelled him to the top of the charts world-wide, and kept him there for generations of fans. This book covers his early career from being an NYU student writing songs for $50.00 each, his first contract with Columbia Records, first success with "Sunday and Me", and then "I'm A Believer" and "A Little Bit me, a Little Bit You" sung by the Monkees, then followed his own version of "Sweet Caroline", and "Song Song Blue". He has also dueted success fully with other artist, including Barbara Streisand with "You Don't Bring Me Flowers Any More", and recently toured to great critical and public acclaim. Illustrated with all manner of mementos, collectibles, posters, memorabilia, this book features reviews, a full discography, producers and musicians, and a narrative of Diamond's life drawn from exclusive interviews conducted by the author since 1976. The result is the most complete and captivating portrait of this incomparable artist ever to emerge, one that both celebrates and reveals Neil Diamond as both a private man and superstar.