The book series Chicken Soup For The Soul has a lot of inspirational stories. Book # 11 came out in 2011 and is called, "Chicken Soup For The Soul: Country Music". The story behind the Jimmy Webb song, Wichita Lineman, and more are included in the book. +++ THIS +++ excerpt is available from the book series website.

Jim, great story, thanks for sharing.

I have always truly admired the marvelous songwriting talent of Jim Webb. He has always had an amazing ability to put chords together in unique ways. Coupled with his lyric writing genius, there are few who could hold a candle.