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Behind Sad Eyes: The Life of George Harrison

by Marc Shapiro

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Shrouded in a sea of mystery, the elusive George Harrison has long been the most private and enigmatic member of the Beatles. From his hard knock childhood in Liverpool to his ascendance into rock infamy, George Harrison's life has been a torpid ride filled with legendary success and heart crushing defeat. New York Times bestselling author Marc Shapiro sheds new light on this paradoxical rocker, whose reputation for unusual religious practices and drug abuse often rivaled his musical notoriety. A man whose desire was to be free rather than be famous, Harrison's battle against conformity lead him to music making, a soulful and creative expression that would be his ticket to success and the bane of his existence. Behind Sad Eyes is the compelling account of a man who gave the Beatles their lyrical playing style and brought solace to a generation during turbulent times.… (more)
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George Harrison comes across as a dark, rather moody person in this biography.
He was always known as the quiet Beatle and I can see how, always being behind the signwriting talents of the Lennon/McCartney partnership would leave one frustrated!

Certainly, if this is a true reflection of George, he is the archetypal example of the fame and money don't lead to happiness argument.

A good read. ( )
  the.ken.petersen | Aug 20, 2021 |
Whoever was responsible for editing this book should be ashamed of themselves. A poorly written glimpse into the life of George Harrison. ( )
  dariazeoli | Mar 21, 2018 |
Interesting as I spent more of my time in love with Paul, but not a page-turner read; more like a long magazine piece ( )
  lindap69 | Apr 5, 2013 |
Persuasive biography that argues for Harrison being sidetracked from further greatness by his diminished role with The Beatles. Harrison was raised Catholic but later embraces the Hare Krishna Hindu movement. ( )
  sacredheart25 | Jun 7, 2010 |
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Shrouded in a sea of mystery, the elusive George Harrison has long been the most private and enigmatic member of the Beatles. From his hard knock childhood in Liverpool to his ascendance into rock infamy, George Harrison's life has been a torpid ride filled with legendary success and heart crushing defeat. New York Times bestselling author Marc Shapiro sheds new light on this paradoxical rocker, whose reputation for unusual religious practices and drug abuse often rivaled his musical notoriety. A man whose desire was to be free rather than be famous, Harrison's battle against conformity lead him to music making, a soulful and creative expression that would be his ticket to success and the bane of his existence. Behind Sad Eyes is the compelling account of a man who gave the Beatles their lyrical playing style and brought solace to a generation during turbulent times.

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