My Morning Jacket frontman Jim James has announced One Wonders , his first memoir, which will delve into the singer-songwriter’s upbringing in Louisville, the pitfalls of being a full-time musician, and his descent into and recovery from alcoholism and depression. It’s out April 13 on Simon & Schuster.

“If nothing else, I hope the main thing someone takes away from this book (aside from learning more about the joys and challenges of being a working artist and musician) is that it’s okay to ask for help,” James wrote in a heartfelt statement, which you can read in full below. “Everyone is going through some sort of challenge in this crazy world. IT IS POSSIBLE to find your way out of darkness and despair, and begin to enjoy the subtle, beautiful, everyday victories of simply being alive.”

In August, James premiered Wowed Out , his first solo album in eight years.…