Mr. Thorley describes Lavigne's childhood growing up in Napanee, Ontario. She lived with her religious parents and two siblings. Avril was a tomboy from the start, playing sports with the boys. She played the guitar from an early age, practicing on it for hours at a time. She sang in her local church choir and at country fairs. While still in her early teens she got to perform on stage with Shania Twain.

Thorley describes how Avril was discovered and was eventually offered a record deal. After being signed, she moved to an apartment with her brother in Greenwich Village, NYC. Her first attempts at making music with those assigned to her did not work out well. But she eventually met songwriter Clif Magness and they hit it off. Once they paired up, the songs started coming for her debut album "Let Go". According to the author, Avril co-wrote all the songs. And Thorley does a good job of describing the style, lyrics and overall appeal of the various songs off "Let Go". This book also provides some quotes from Avril about what inspired some of her songs.

Throughout the book, Thorley gives Avril credit for being independent and refusing to be molded into someone she was not. Her individuality comes out in her songs as well as her clothing style.

This book also describes the success and chart positions of "Let Go" and some of Avril's singles. And many of the awards are listed which Avril won.

Besides the commentary, this book also provides numerous good, upclose photos of Lavigne.

In summary, this book provides a well-written survey of Avril's personality, her life and her music. Until someone with access to the singer writes a book about her, this volume may be the best one out there.