--- product_id: 5814515 title: "Kicking & Dreaming: A Story of Heart, Soul, and Rock and Roll" price: "VT9222" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/5814515-kicking-and-dreaming-a-story-of-heart-soul-and-rock store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Kicking & Dreaming: A Story of Heart, Soul, and Rock and Roll **Price:** VT9222 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Kicking & Dreaming: A Story of Heart, Soul, and Rock and Roll - **How much does it cost?** VT9222 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/5814515-kicking-and-dreaming-a-story-of-heart-soul-and-rock) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Kicking & Dreaming: A Story of Heart, Soul, and Rock and Roll [Wilson, Ann, Wilson, Nancy, Cross, Charles R.] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Kicking & Dreaming: A Story of Heart, Soul, and Rock and Roll Review: Way cool look at the Wilson sister's journey - Writing this as I listen to "Fanatic" for the first time (review on that later). This long-awaited look at the trials and tribulations of Heart and the lives of Nancy and Ann Wilson satisfies those of us who are fans and wanted to know more of the details of that journey. This book (I read the ebook) balances personal details against "too much information" nicely. There is enough information to fill in gaps about how certain songs came about (including naming the jerk who spawned "Barracuda"), but not lots of intensely intimate gossip. I loved the look into their family life and their relationship with their parents. The information about some of their battles, like sexism and corruption in the music business (one of the reasons I walked away from it very early), and their battles with body image and weight is very timely and also resonates deeply with the struggles of many people today. I also enjoyed the many stories about the music business and their rise to stardom. I didn't realize they did so much Led Zep cover work. The story of Zep walking into a club just as they were doing a cover of "Stairway to Heaven," was cool, and reminded me of a similar experience a jazz guitarist I know in Portland had with a George Benson song. I've always felt a special resonance with them, partly because I am also a military brat from the Northwest. All the stories in the book about the life of military families and growing up on military bases, traveling, the lack of long-term friendships, and the distance from family exactly mirrored my experiences. And, since I and my older sibling are almost exactly the same ages as Nancy and Ann, the parallels run deep. (More on that would be too personal.) I have to wonder if our paths ever crossed (or nearly so), even though we were in a different service. We were in similar parts of the world in roughly the same times. That kind of synchronicity interests me. I also feel a sense of resonance because I wondered in those early days why there were no female guitarists like Jimi, Pete, Eric, etc. To read that the Wilson sisters also just accepted that women could be hard rocking guitarists/musicians deepened the connection for me. That is one reason why I respond so strongly to Nancy's playing. It is a long held dream of mine to see a woman tear up the strings like she does (which I've mentioned in other reviews of their work). And Ann's voice? What can I say? It sends chills up my spine, it is so powerful. There is a magic to the combination of energies these two spin with each other. They are definitely musical avatars of our generation. This book is a cool look at two people I respect and adore. I love the music they have done, and hope they keep doing it for a long time to come. This world is blessed by their presence, and I am grateful for this glimpse into their lives. This book is a must read for any Heart fan, period. Thank you for sharing with us yet again, Nancy and Ann. Good job. Review: Good Read for Ann and Nancy Wilson Fans - The book is a first-person narrative of Ann and Nancy's life stories. They start with their childhood and take turns recalling home life, Mom and Dad, Ann's childhood struggles with her weight, and the night they saw the Beatles on Ed Sullivan, an event that changed their lives. There is Ann's first guitar, the young sisters performing for their teenage friends (Nancy wasn't even twelve), and so on. The book continues in like fashion through more than forty years, all the way to present (2012 is the latest date in the book, I think). If anyone is hoping for titillating Women of Rock debauchery, forget it. It isn't here. The Wilson sisters tell their stories they way anyone would. They recall people and events, and they reflect on how forces sometimes co-mingled and nudged their lives this way and that. They recall decisions they made and the outcomes of those decisions. They recall good times and not so good times. And, they reflect on the way things turned out. I came away from the book thinking of them more as people with a home life who just also happen to perform in a band. So much so, that I was sometimes surprised when some other Rock icon would pop in at one of their homes, which reminded me that these ladies are Rock Royalty! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #122,108 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #73 in Rock Band Biographies #131 in Rock Music (Books) #282 in Actor & Entertainer Biographies | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (2,199) | | Dimensions | 6 x 0.79 x 9 inches | | Edition | Reprint | | ISBN-10 | 0062101684 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0062101686 | | Item Weight | 2.31 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 304 pages | | Publication date | September 10, 2013 | | Publisher | Dey Street Books | ## Images ![Kicking & Dreaming: A Story of Heart, Soul, and Rock and Roll - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61By2kWzaDL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Way cool look at the Wilson sister's journey *by C***S on October 14, 2012* Writing this as I listen to "Fanatic" for the first time (review on that later). This long-awaited look at the trials and tribulations of Heart and the lives of Nancy and Ann Wilson satisfies those of us who are fans and wanted to know more of the details of that journey. This book (I read the ebook) balances personal details against "too much information" nicely. There is enough information to fill in gaps about how certain songs came about (including naming the jerk who spawned "Barracuda"), but not lots of intensely intimate gossip. I loved the look into their family life and their relationship with their parents. The information about some of their battles, like sexism and corruption in the music business (one of the reasons I walked away from it very early), and their battles with body image and weight is very timely and also resonates deeply with the struggles of many people today. I also enjoyed the many stories about the music business and their rise to stardom. I didn't realize they did so much Led Zep cover work. The story of Zep walking into a club just as they were doing a cover of "Stairway to Heaven," was cool, and reminded me of a similar experience a jazz guitarist I know in Portland had with a George Benson song. I've always felt a special resonance with them, partly because I am also a military brat from the Northwest. All the stories in the book about the life of military families and growing up on military bases, traveling, the lack of long-term friendships, and the distance from family exactly mirrored my experiences. And, since I and my older sibling are almost exactly the same ages as Nancy and Ann, the parallels run deep. (More on that would be too personal.) I have to wonder if our paths ever crossed (or nearly so), even though we were in a different service. We were in similar parts of the world in roughly the same times. That kind of synchronicity interests me. I also feel a sense of resonance because I wondered in those early days why there were no female guitarists like Jimi, Pete, Eric, etc. To read that the Wilson sisters also just accepted that women could be hard rocking guitarists/musicians deepened the connection for me. That is one reason why I respond so strongly to Nancy's playing. It is a long held dream of mine to see a woman tear up the strings like she does (which I've mentioned in other reviews of their work). And Ann's voice? What can I say? It sends chills up my spine, it is so powerful. There is a magic to the combination of energies these two spin with each other. They are definitely musical avatars of our generation. This book is a cool look at two people I respect and adore. I love the music they have done, and hope they keep doing it for a long time to come. This world is blessed by their presence, and I am grateful for this glimpse into their lives. This book is a must read for any Heart fan, period. Thank you for sharing with us yet again, Nancy and Ann. Good job. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good Read for Ann and Nancy Wilson Fans *by M***E on June 11, 2014* The book is a first-person narrative of Ann and Nancy's life stories. They start with their childhood and take turns recalling home life, Mom and Dad, Ann's childhood struggles with her weight, and the night they saw the Beatles on Ed Sullivan, an event that changed their lives. There is Ann's first guitar, the young sisters performing for their teenage friends (Nancy wasn't even twelve), and so on. The book continues in like fashion through more than forty years, all the way to present (2012 is the latest date in the book, I think). If anyone is hoping for titillating Women of Rock debauchery, forget it. It isn't here. The Wilson sisters tell their stories they way anyone would. They recall people and events, and they reflect on how forces sometimes co-mingled and nudged their lives this way and that. They recall decisions they made and the outcomes of those decisions. They recall good times and not so good times. And, they reflect on the way things turned out. I came away from the book thinking of them more as people with a home life who just also happen to perform in a band. So much so, that I was sometimes surprised when some other Rock icon would pop in at one of their homes, which reminded me that these ladies are Rock Royalty! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Revealing, behind the scenes information that is interesting *by E***N on August 18, 2025* I like that this book was honest, open, and revealing- even when it didn’t paint the sisters in the best light. It takes guts to open up and reveal parts of your life that you might prefer stay hidden. For that reason, I give it 5 stars. It kept me interested in reading more. I’ve been a fan of Heart for over 50 years. I’ve seen them live dozens of times. I’ve always thought Ann’s voice was one of the best, up there with Steve Perry and Freddie Mercury. I read this book in 2 days. Mostly because tonight I’m going to see them in Loveland, Colorado. Great information in this book including some wonderful behind the scenes insights. Lots of sex, drugs, and rock and roll too. They’ve led quite the life that’s for sure. This book was written before the big rift they had. You’ll have to Google that information in a Rolling Stone article that’s available. My only issue with the book, and it’s a small one, but it did bother me, is that it alternates between Nancy talking and then Ann. Sometimes I’d think I was reading from Ann’s point of view when after a few pages, I’d realize this was Nancy. Overall I really enjoy reading it and I learned more about them. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/5814515-kicking-and-dreaming-a-story-of-heart-soul-and-rock](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/5814515-kicking-and-dreaming-a-story-of-heart-soul-and-rock) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-18*