"The writing in fantastic. The words float through the page in a true voice, both self-deprecating and knowledgeable. Ellison made me want to learn more about Ronnie Wood, about her obsession, about the compulsion to throw scarves during concerts. Had me hooked from the introduction forward. I read the entire book in one sitting. Fabulous insight into the mind of a person with an obsession, pus a lens on something I've always wondered about. . . .Probably the best overall book I read [in the competition]. Fine work" --Writer's Digest

I'm not really a Stones fan, but this book is an interesting examination of what we choose to make important in our lives, how we view our own obsessions (and behaviors) relative to those around us, and if/how we finally decide to back off from them. The uneasiness it generates in some is exactly what sets it apart - it makes us ask how much is too much, and whether we are sure our protagonist is on the right side of the line. I really liked the central role Chuch (the guitar tech) took on in the narrative, and found his story quite a jarring dose of reality, casting into sharp relief the circus he was surrounded by. --Reader

"Wendy Ellison is a leading expert on Ron Wood of the Rolling Stones. She writes with humor, intelligence, insight and a cinematic eye for detail. She brings the knowledge of a scholar and the passion of a rock and roller to her work. Any fan of the Stones, or anyone with an interest in popular culture, will enjoy this delightful book. --Maurice Bishop