The Words and Music of Melissa Etheridge

For a quarter century, Melissa Etheridge has been one of the most iconic and prolific female rock musicians. This book critically examines this songwriter's portrayal of universal human emotions and experiences against the context of her life.

• Provides critical analysis of the songs and recordings of iconic American singer-songwriter Melissa Etheridge

• Includes an annotated bibliography of books and articles about Melissa Etheridge and a discography of her albums to facilitate further research

• Analyzes the significance of Melissa Etheridge's work within the LGBT community

• Identifies the gender-free nature of Melissa Etheridge's lyrics that enabled her to achieve great popularity with general audiences