Broken Horses

Broken Horses is a memoir by Brandi Carlile that traces her journey from a turbulent childhood in rural Washington to life as an acclaimed singer and songwriter. With candid, lyrical prose she explores family, addiction, sexuality, motherhood, and the healing power of music, offering intimate portraits of the people who shaped her. The narrative blends memory, grief, and gratitude as Carlile confronts loss, reckons with the past, and builds a chosen family through her art. It is a raw and hopeful reflection on resilience, identity, and the songs that carry us through.