Booklist’s starred review of A FEW WORDS IN DEFENSE OF OUR COUNTRY by Robert Hilburn calls the book “an illuminating and masterful achievement.” Additionally, Hilburn will appear in conversation with Bernie Taupin at the Writers Guild Theater in Beverly Hills on October 21 to speak about the book, in a Q&A moderated by LA Times pop critic Randy Lewis. Hachette Books will publish A FEW WORDS IN DEFENSE OF OUR COUNTRY on October 22, 2024.