Review:This biography begins with John's childhood, family and friends. It follows him through school and into his career with the Beatles and afterwards. Anecdotes from dozens of close friends and acquaintances along the way give insight into how he was feeling at a given time. There are new details of common knowledge, new perspectives of well known stories and new bits of info that could shock you. Some fans might find certain parts hard to accept.

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Review:This book was recommended as a look into the ancient life of the early Christians. It was a ridiculous farce of 'letters' written between men that would never have happened. The letters were very short and superficial whereas any effort to communicate in writing in ancient times would have been worthy of the effort to deliver the letter, not trivia bouncing back and forth. Read more

Review:Brian's story was very interesting as a lifelong Beach Boys fan, but the storytelling jumps around chronologically quite a bit. It might be the way Brian thinks, which is cool, but I found it tough at times to know where we were at. Read more

Review:Loved the timespan and perspectives-amazing how Judd, even at a young age, was able to engage in such a personal way. His interviews remind me of why Howard Stern's interviews really work-personal and engaging -they are both truly interested in what makes people tick. Thanks for a great read! Read more

Review:This is an absolute wonderful read. Marky Ramone gives great detail of his life as a Ramone, and before he became part of the legendary punk band. For me, as a younger listener, who was born in the 80's, and can vaguely remember the videos, it's great to read about his life then and now and see what it was like to experience the punk era and to work with people like Dee Dee, Joey, and Johnny, whose personalities seemed to clash. Marky seemed to be the person to calm everyone down.

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Review:This book thought me a lot about practicing charity, that it love of God and neighbor in concrete way. The poor are a gift to us! It's so inspiring. It is only in self giving that we receive and experience true joy!!! We need this today more than ever! Read more

Review:I thoroughly enjoyed the book (Age 77) and would recommend it for young people. The book makes you think, and it makes you take stock of yourself. I liked the questions at the end of chapters. Good read. Read more

Review:This book was very inspiring and made me think that there are many things that I can change and continue to fail till I don't. Fight Grind Repeat.!! Love Bobby Bones!! the Bobby Bones Show!! And Country music!!! Read more

Review:This book is my asbsolute favorite in the series!It describes the many different celebrations,customs and fears of the time.Elizabeth not only expresses her joys,but her pains:never knowing her mother(who was beheaded by her own father),her strange sometimes cruel sister,and the possibility of losing the love of the KING,her faher!an EXCELLENT BOOK!it even has somewhat of a ghost story in it... YOU MUST READ THIS ONE!!!! Read more

Review:Interesting book about 60's studio musicians, The Wrecking Crew, in LA making hits for many groups. Had a chance to take Bass lessons from Carol Kaye, what a great and talented lady! Glad all these studio musicians are finally getting some credit for all the hits they created and the music that touched so many people's lives. Read more