Every book, article I have ever read about Bob Marley has been second and third hand information. Even in the interviews i have seen he never seemed to discuss Family, the Wailers, his many indiscretions, his many out side children. Just the music and the Rastafari teachings.
I have several of his books and also Rita Marley's No Woman No Cry. I always thought the song No Woman no Cry was written by Bob for Rita. I based this from her book and an article years ago that Rita did for Essence. Also based on the idea, that it made sense that Rita was there during the beginning, in that Government Yaad in Trench town, also based on the Jamaican life I have come to know.
For those who might know, how accurate is this and if not how far off base was I? I also always felt that as his legal wife Rita had more right to his estate than any of his women,though his children should also share in the benefits. I also remember something that Damien said during a Bob Birthday concert in New York. He basically admitted that Rita is the one who encouraged him to become a singer. Also in reading Ky Mani's book, 'Dear Dad, where is the Family in our Family Today' that he was not totally welcome in the Family. So many stories about this man and his Family but not any in his own words, its hard to know what to believe.
Please point me in the right direction for more books or enlighten me, for tose who know.