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Instantly climbing to the New York Times bestseller list, Waiting on the Moon joins the ranks of beloved personal collections such as Christopher Isherwood’s I Am a Camera and Truman Capote’s The Dogs Bark. Renowned musician Peter Wolf presents an introspective, insightful series of vignettes that reflect vividly on his remarkable personal and artistic journey, which has flourished for over six decades and continues strong today.

Wolf’s engaging stories begin in his Bronx childhood. Raised by parents who were free-spirited artists and “fellow travelers,” he initially aspired toward painting, cultivating an early passion for the arts and creativity. Vibrant glimpses into the lives of his loving yet eccentric family intertwine seamlessly with memorable portraits of a young Bob Dylan just arriving onto the Greenwich Village folk scene. Wolf offers candid reflections on his formative Boston years, sharing anecdotes from his unconventional literary education, first experiences of young love, musical heroes such as Muddy Waters, and the remarkable period he spent rooming alongside filmmaker David Lynch.

As front man of the J. Geils Band, Wolf rose quickly to fame and prominence, providing him opportunities to interact closely with legendary figures such as the Rolling Stones, Sly Stone, playwright Tennessee Williams, film icon Alfred Hitchcock, and musician Van Morrison—all of whom left a profound impact on him. Wolf also thoughtfully explores his marriage to actress Faye Dunaway, offering a nuanced, balanced, and honest perspective.

Waiting on the Moon is a touching blend of gentle humor, profound insight, and deep humanity. Wolf’s insightful portraits give readers an intimate view into the artists, performers, writers, and musicians at work, revealing both the creative motivations powering their achievements and the personal struggles they confront. His humane and poignant narratives inspire empathy as well as admiration. Like Isherwood, Peter Wolf captures life candidly, clearly, and compassionately, always observing with an open, attentive gaze.