Paul Carr

Sting and Religion

Arts & Literature

“Based on detailed historical research and an extended interview with Sting himself, this book offers new understandings into how the Catholicism of Sting’s youth fueled his creativity. Marienberg offers a fascinating analysis of how the juxtaposition of Christian Scripture and Sting’s problematic relationship with the religiosity of his upbringing are embedded in his songwriting, offering the reader detailed insights into his worldview on not only Christianity, but also spirituality and religion more broadly. A must-read for Sting fans interested in understanding the underpinning creative impulses of this iconic artist and how his past continues to shape his future.”