Story of a Life: The Harry Chapin Family Album

Story of a Life chronicles Harry Chapin's ancestry; humanitarian achievements; creative accomplishments in music, film and theatre; political endeavors; and intimate family moments. This is the first authorized biography of Harry Chapin. The idea for this book was first suggested by Harry's older brother, James. Harry's mother, Elspeth Hart, spent several years putting together photos and captions of her ancestors, immediate family, and children. Son, Josh Chapin, worked closely with his grandmother and added more photos and detailed text. Sandy, his beloved wife, added their story of courtship, dozens of treasured family moments captured on film and stories of their adventures abroad. Throughout the book are excerpts from Harry's personal writing of his life experiences. Harry Chapin convinced US Presidents to back his cause to end world hunger, and persuaded fellow musicians to reluctantly donate part of their concert proceeds to charity. It all started with passing hats at his concerts to raise funds for those in need. After a stirring performance about a rainy night while driving a taxi cab in 'Frisco, he was the first singer asked back for a second consecutive night on Johnny Carson's Tonight Show, due to hundreds of viewer call-ins. Thirty-one years after his shocking passing, Harry Chapin's music and causes live on stronger than ever.