Dreams and Reflections

Cafes and Travels

Impressions of Frida Kahlo

The Cowboy Era and the Bungalow

Memory and Loss

The Vignettes of Artists & Writers

Journey to Japan

The Preservation of Memory

Fred's Absence

Self-Exploration & Conclusion

M Train is a travelogue of sorts that takes readers into the mind of Patti Smith as she meanders through her dreams and the physical world. The reader is taken from New York City to Mexico City, from a tiny Berlin hotel room to Frida Kahlo's Blue House, and finally to french Guiana. Throughout the book, the author reflects on life's simple moments, from drinking coffee to contemplating the world.