God Only Knows: The Story of Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys and the California Myth

Author: David Leaf

"Essential reading for anybody who cares about Brian Wilson and the Beach Boys and the evolution of rock 'n' roll" Rolling Stone

"Overshadows any book that documents the group's most successful years" Guardian

"For thirty years, I've trusted David Leaf with my music and my story" Brian Wilson

"Leaf's book helped turn on a new generation to The Beach Boys and in particular to Brian Wilson's unique musical gifts" Shindig!

"Essential reading for anybody who cares about Brian Wilson and the Beach Boys and the evolution of rock & roll." Jason Fine, former Editor-in-Chief, Rolling Stone

"The first and best explanation and analysis of exactly what happened to Brian, the myth of SMiLE and all the other 'inside' information fans take for granted today" Elliot Easton, The Cars