Willie Nelson’s autobiography Me and Paul: Untold Stories of a Fabled Friendship is a tribute to his late drummer and best friend, Paul English. Alongside stories from the road, Nelson shares a dark moment when he nearly gave up on life, a candid admission praised for breaking stigma around mental health.

At its core, the book is about resilience—showing how friendship and music helped him push through, and reminding fans that even legends find strength in connection and hope.