Olivia Harrison

I'm not a poetry lover but I couldn't help but love this book. Honestly, this is the best book I've read in years. Olivia Harrison shares her deepest feelings. But these are more than love poems. She shares her experiences and some will be familiar to readers familiar with Beatle history. This is a very moving book.

Companion book to the recent HBO movie by Martin Scorsese. This book is complied by Harrison's widow Olivia Harrison. It mainly consists of photographs taken throughout the life of musician (ex-Beatle) George Harrison. The photos are interspersed with stories by family, friends, and fellow musicians about Harrison. Olivia Harrison has stated that she chose to have the book be primarily photographs because George was always into photography and videotaping. Previously unseen photographs taken show more by Harrison while on tour with the Beatles are included. What I liked most about this book was getting a look at Harrison's private life with his wife, son and his gardens.
Unfortunately my book is missing some pages -- the whole Dark Horse era is missing - while the end pages are repeated where those pages should be. I noticed on Amazon.com that others have had this same issue. So beware if you are looking to buy this book. This gives me an excuse to buy another copy when (if) the book is released n paperback. (I will check the pages first)
Highly recommended for fans of George Harrison, The Beatles or 60's music. show less

This lovely homage tells George Harrison’s life story through (mostly his own) photos and quotes. Through his early friendship with McCartney and Lennon and the band’s first years, then the difficulties of fame and subsequent life as an ex-Beatle, to spiritual searching and parenthood, the entries shed light on the not-so-public man, putting into perspective his philosophy as he lived it. A rewarding read for anyone with an interest in the Beatles, spirituality, or both.

The photographs and quotes were very well chosen. It’s always fun to see a photograph you’ve never seen before.