UP FROM WHERE WE'VE COME: A Must-Read

Musician Charles Wright is best known for his 1970 song, "Express Yourself"...and he's taken his own advice in writing his memoir, Up From Where We've Come.

Although I must disclose that I received a complimentary electronic copy for review, I'm glad I took on the assignment, because Up From Where We've Come is one of the best memoirs I've read in awhile.

First, I enjoy reading about the small, more personal takes on history, and this is where Up From Where We've Come shines. Wright s...