THE HAG: The Life, Times, and Music of Merle Haggard

Explores in detail how an angry, rebellious boy from the wrong side of the tracks, bound for a life of crime and a permanent home in a penitentiary, lifted himself out of poverty and oppression to find his redemption through the music of "the common man." Celebrates his many accomplishments and his vast contributions to the Bakersfield sound, while also delving into his infamous dark side. 16 pages of photos.