From The Bluegrass Blog » New Bill Monroe Book

Fast approaching the 12th anniversary of the passing of Bill Monroe... my how time flies. A new book is available that shares the life in pictures of "Big Mon" from one of Monroe's closest friends, Javonda Smith. Bill Monroe would have turned 97 on September 13.

Recently, I learned of a new book about Bill Monroe that was published yesterday, Bill Monroe & Friends, written by Javonda (Charlene) Smith, one of Monroe’s closest friends during some of his later years. How appropriate that she has chosen September for its release.

Inside the life of Bill Monroe, as the book is sub-titled, is a collection of black and white photographs, taken from various sources, including the author’s own collection, and from Denise Painter and Scott Farnum, predominantly. The author provides extended captions with background information.

~ Richard Thompson, The Blugrass Blog