Who is the main subject in the memoir, Waging Heavy Peace?

Neil Young is the main character in the autobiography. His father nicknamed him Windy. He followed in his father's footsteps by writing this book. Neil loved music, cars, inventions, and trains. He had a lot of health issues, including polio, epileptic seizures, an aneurysm, and back pain. Neil was married three times. First he was married to Susan Acevedo, then had a relationship with Carrie Snodgress, and lastly married Pegi Morton. He fathered three children: Zeke, Ben, and Amber. The first two children had physical problems and caregivers who looked after them.

Neil had many creative outlets, such as filmmaking and his inventions. He financed the film Human Highway and collaborated on PureTone and the Lincvolt. Neil was a very shy person but he enjoyed playing in concerts. Neil was in several bands, such as The Squires, Buffalo Springfield, and CSNY: Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. He wanted to be a good person and help others.