The genius behind such classic songs as "Suzanne", "Bird on the Wire" and "Hallelujah", Leonard Cohen has been one of the most important and influential songwriters of our time, a man of spirituality, emotion and intelligence whose work has explored the definitive issues of human life - sex, religion, power, meaning and love. In this definitive work on his life and career, Simmons spoke to more than a hundred key figures in Cohen's life - his muses and lovers, many of his closest friends and associates, his rabbis, fellow monks and more, who share stories and details never before revealed. The result is a deeply insightful, well-rounded portrait of an artist, poet and writer whose reach, vision and incredible talent has had a profound impact on multiple generations and whose magic will continue to be felt for decades to come.