Mikal Gilmore Books in Order

Mikal Gilmore is a critically acclaimed author known for his powerful and poignant memoirs. Born on February 9, 1951, to Frank and Bessie Gilmore, he later changed the spelling of his name. As a renowned journalist, Gilmore has been writing for Rolling Stone since the early 1970s, bringing his unique voice to the world of music. His most notable work, Shot in the Heart, published in 1995, is a deeply personal and haunting memoir that chronicles his relationship with his brother Gary, a convicted murderer, and their family's complex history. The book received widespread acclaim, winning the Los Angeles Times Book Prize and the National Book Critics Circle Award. Gilmore's writing has also been recognized for its beauty and emotional resonance, with USA Today praising Shot in the Heart as "one of the most beautifully written, moving nonfiction books published in the past five years."