Todd Mayfield

Traveling Soul: The Life of Curtis Mayfield by Todd Mayfield is an early review NetGalley ebook that I was provided in exchange for an honest review.

To me, some of the best biographies are those told by someone who was actually with the person, and saw them as they really were, such as a family member. To us, Curtis Mayfield was a superstar, a velvet voice, whose music spanned decades of time. To Todd Mayfield, he was dad, plain and simple. Traveling Soul has accomplished its mission in linking the bridge between Curtis Mayfield’s personal life, and his musician life. The story is sturdy, real, raw, and gritty. I found myself going back in time, thinking back to when I was a little girl, listening to the music with my parents, and it made me pull out my old music to listen as I read.
I personally feel that Traveling Soul is a well written book, enjoyable, and I’d definitely recommend it to anyone who enjoys music, biographies, or just looking for a good read. A special thank you to Todd Mayfield for sharing your dad’s story with us.… (más)