"Singer-songwriter Marie Fredriksson (1958–2019) offers a heartbreakingly candid recollection of her early life, pop career [including many years with Roxette], and struggle with illness in this posthumous memoir. Fredriksson more than delivers on her stated mission to ‘share her moments of transcendence and offer consolation to those full of doubt’ by cataloging her favorite performances and refusing to let her diagnosis overshadow her career. Anecdotes about celebrities from Elton John to Frank Sinatra are just the cherry on top. Pop music fans will treasure this." — Publishers Weekly"Fredriksson's frustration at being discounted in the men-dominated music industry and her attempts to find alternative lifesaving treatments makes for an engaging read. Most poignant is her vulnerability as she opens her closets and photo albums that showcase a life well lived." — Library Journal

Extensive promotional, social media, and advertising campaigns planned for 2022 and 2023. Interviews with co-author Helena von Zweigbergk, podcasts, signings, and heavy promotion through Roxette's social media outlets.

FOREWORDFor thirty years I have spent time in rooms with creative, inspiring people—people with voice and vision, beauty and heart. But I have never met someone quite like Marie.Marie Fredriksson was one of the most full-fledged artists I’ve ever had the pleasure of knowing. She radiated creativity in her thoughts, ideas, execution, and her very presence in the room. Her artistry flowed (and continues to flow) straight from her heart and into yours, as anyone fortunate enough to have seen her perform can attest.I am one of those fortunate people. My friendship with Marie started in the earliest days of my career. She trusted me to help realize her 1992 solo LP The Constant Journey into a visual album. Then, and in every project since, I have admired Marie’s courage. The courage to allow the open, honest, vulnerable person within to shine through her art.Marie was my first true break in the industry, and I’ll always be grateful for that—not only because of the projects that followed, but because of the integrity, focus, and creative generosity that she taught me. A generosity she carried throughout the entire time I knew her, in every project we ever embarked on together. She was always inspiring, always great fun to be with.Creative work was a way of life for Marie. No matter what obstacle, adversity, or strange surprise life threw at her, Marie never stopped giving us the gift of her expression—her voice, her words, and her beautiful paintings. This book is but one testament to the boundless creativity she exuded throughout her life.If I could say one thing to her, I would tell her: The world is a less interesting and creative place without you, my dear friend. Our lives are less fun, less full of possibility without you. You gave us an unending well of beauty and memories that I will always treasure. Your voice stays with us, forever.Marie Fredriksson was liquid gold. She was the light in our lives. She gifted us with moments we will never forget. I am so proud to have known and worked with her. A true artist in every aspect, with a damn good singing voice.Jonas Åkerlund(Music Video Director / Roxette, Madonna, Beyonce, Lady Gaga, U2, Metallica)