When Kim Campbell went out on a blind date with a world famous country singer 22 years her singer, she didn't really know the tabloid stories. She didn't know what she was in for. But, when she said in sickness or in health, she signed on for a life that took her to heights and depths for 35 years.

One of the most talented studio musicians in history, Glen Campbell never read a note of music and picked it up be ear long before the world came to know him as the Rhinestone Cowboy. Aside from his fame and crazy history, Kim had to contend with the devil in the bottle that kept calling Glen. There were years of drunken rages, falling down stupors, and the like. Kim kindly refers to alcoholism as a disease.

But, that was just the beginning because the years stretched on and Glen little by little started forgetting things. Thus, started a long slide that played out publicly as Glen made the choice to tour even with his mind slipping into confusion from Alzheimer's. It seems he never forgot his songs even when all else was lost. Through sheer example, he became the face of Alzheimer's and brought it out of the shadows.

Kim's book is a lifelong love story as she nurses Glen first through the ravages and despair of alcoholism and then as he lost his world from the ravages of Alzheimer's. Poignant, sad, and about as personal and heart-searing as it gets. Gentle on My Mind is not a music biography or a tell all book about a celebrity so much as it shows an incredibly personal look inside a life fading away.

Many thanks to the publisher for providing a copy for review.

would like to thank netgalley and the publisher for letting me read this insightful book

the life of glen campbell written by his wife,through the trails that they endured during the journey through Alzheimers...

admit to shredding a little tear at the end, but enjoyed this little journey through their lives...though the religious bit i skimmed over...

a sad ending to a great man

I found this book to be sad. It made me sad that Glen’s wife found it necessary to talk about things that should have remained private. I just am sad that she felt the need to make her last buck from Glen by telling story’s that if were hers to tell she would have told them before Glen died. I see her daughter wrote a book as well. That aside this was hard to read, it jumped all over the place and was just not well written.

Beautiful book. What a legend. Loved reading about his life.

Thanks to author,publisher and Netgalley for the chance to read this book. While I got the book for free,it had no bearing on the rating I gave it.

Kim Campbell bravely and honestly shares the thirty four year love story that she shared with her husband Glen Campbell.
Twenty one years old when they first met, they fell in love, married and had three children together. Their bond together and as a family was one of love and faith.
Kim shares not only the tender and caring side of her husband but Glen’s struggles with alcoholism and drug addiction and eventually his diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease.
There are moments of humor and wit that shine, especially during the most trying of times and there are the lowest of lows when Glen’s behaviors change as Alzheimer’s takes control. There is the love , respect and talent of his children, musicians themselves that help their father as he thrills his audiences during his final tour.
At the end of his journey as husband, father, musician, singer, actor, multi-award winner Glen Campbell accomplished it all. Guided by faith, his dedicated wife, the closeness of family and dedicated friends, he lived a very rich life which was the greatest gift of all.

I have always enjoyed Glen Campbell's music but was never his biggest fan so have never known the man behind the music. Glen Campbell was undeniably a talented musician and singer but also a man who suffered addictions. In this book his 4th wife Kim tells of their 34 years together, lots of ups and plenty of downs with Glen's addiction to alcohol and drugs and ultimately Alzheimer's disease.
I picked this book up yesterday morning for the very first time and couldn't put it down, finishing it in one sitting. I was surprised by the hits I hadn't realised he was involved in as well as shocked by the change in his personality with the addictions he faced. My father is suffering from Dementia and many of the stories told in this book resonated with my own experiences dealing with this awful illness.
Kim Campbell tells the story of how they met through to his sad demise. This is a frank insight into their life together and how she coped with his addictions and illness while always keeping her faith. A true life story the is sad in places but also full of achievement, love and humour.

I was not 100% sure I wanted to read this book at first but so glad I decided to, highly recommended and so much better than the usual kiss and tell biographies.
I would like to thank both Net Galley and Nelson Books for supplying a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

My how I loved this book! I grew up listening to Glen Campbell.He was an excellent singer and I used to watch his show too. I liked his demeanor and kind mannerisms. After reading this very revealing and interesting story written by his spouse Kim the very fuman face of Glen comes out. The stories are relative and true. Kim makes the story of their lives so very inspiring by bringing in the bond that held them together through thick and thin. That being their trust and love for God. i was saddened when I saw Glen passed from this world. I am thankful Kim put this story out for inspiration and hope. It really is both.

This book was written honestly, warts and all of their life together and how they faced their struggles sustained by their faith.
It was heartbreaking and uncomfortable at times to read.
I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book.