Soul of the Man: Bobby "Blue" Bland is the first book-length biography of "the world's greatest blues singer." Now available from the University Press of Mississippi and booksellers everywhere, the book provides a complete study of the bluesman's tumultuous life and influential career.

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"Mick Brown applauds Soul of the Man...a sterling job." - The [London] Telegraph

"A praiseworthy contribution to blues literature." - A.C. Shahriari, Kent State University, Choice

"This well-researched biography....is a must read."- Thomas J. Cullen III, Blues Revue

"Farley has told the singers story with full-flavor and exhaustive detail. It's a fitting tribute." - Joe Nolan, Chapter 16

"Very detailed and profound." - Heikki Suosalo, Soul Express Online

"This book gives a great artist his due." - Roots & Rhythm

"It has taken until now for the first full-length biography to appear. It was worth the wait." - Michael Cala, Sing Out!

"Gets down to the nitty gritty...The first biography of Bobby Bland and an excellent one at that." - Mark E. Hayes, Passing Notes

"Excellent new biography" - Jeff Harris, Big Road Blues

"The acclaimed new biography of the great bluesman." - The Arts Desk

"This excellent biography captures an important person and time in America's musical experience." - Robin Friedman, Amazon

"A lively read... an essential read." - Almost Slim, Amazon

"Farley delves deep...there's no denying the value of this overdue tribute." - Leonard Gill, Memphis Magazine

"Well researched and written, I recommend it to anyone who enjoys reading about a great singer!" - Blues Fanatic, Amazon

"Gifts for the blues lover" - American Blues News

***** (Five Stars) - Amazon.com