LEONARD COHEN

Learn about the incredible life of Leonard Cohen the inspiring singer songwriter who shared songs about hope love loss and everything that makes us human Little Leonard grew up in Montréal Canada and was a child who delighted in the world around him From roses with too long stems to birds chirping on a rusty wire he noticed the beauty in things that others might miss His trips to the synagogue were a source of wonder too Leonard listened in awe to the songs and stories moved by their messages and timeless narratives When Leonard was nine his father sadly died To cope with the loss he began writing poems and soon realised how important it was for him to express his feelings through art As an adult his search for poetic inspiration led him to London and Greece until finally he settled in New York City He was influenced by the city s music scene and decided to turn his hand to writing songs His haunting melodies and powerful lyrics gained him a following and he was soon a household name Most known for his beautiful ballad Hallelujah Leonard became one of the most iconic artists of all time through a music career that lasted almost fifty years This powerful book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back including a