Villard, New York, 2001.  ISBN 0-375-50599-7.  Hard cover, 229 pages plus Song Lyric Credits.  Light edge wear, lower spine end bumped; tight binding with headbands.  Dust jacket with price intact shows some edge and cover wear with a few rubs.  Interior clean and unmarked, black & white photos; appears unread.  ‘Filled with personal revelations, the stories behind her music and lyrics, and never-before-seen photographs, The Truth Is . . . is a poignant, thoughtful, at times challenging expression of who Melissa Etheridge has been, who she is, and who she hopes to become.’ (from rear flap)