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| Author | Willie Nelson |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Subject | Autobiography |
| Publisher | Random House |
Publication date | April 4, 2003 |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover, Paperback) |
| Pages | 248 pages |
| ISBN | 978-0375758607 |
| Preceded by | Willie: An Autobiography |
| Followed by | Farm Aid: A Song for America |
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