Memories of John Lennon

by Yoko Ono

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"A wonderful book for fans of Lennon. . . . Highly recommended." — Library Journal John Lennon . . . as much a part of our world today as he ever was He touched many lives in his brief forty years, and continues to move and inspire millions more to this day. Now, invited by Yoko Ono, friends, family, and fans from all walks of life—including some of the great artists of our day—reminisce about Lennon as a visionary and friend, musician and performer, husband and father, activist show more and jokester. In their own words and drawings, poems and photos, Lennon's life from his childhood through the Beatles years to the happiness and tragedy of his final days become stunningly vivid. Intimate glimpses gathered from musicians who knew John, such as Pete Townshend, Sir Elton John, Billy Preston, and Joan Baez; friends and relatives such as producer David Geffen, publicist Elliot Mintz, and cousin Mike Cadwallader; and artists who followed him such as Bono, Alicia Keys, Steve Earle, Jello Biafra, and Carlos Santana. And, for the first time, renowned photographer Annie Liebovitz presents every frame of the historic last session with John and Yoko. Memories of John Lennon is a rich and deeply felt appreciation of a truly great man. "Heartfelt . . . poignant reminders of why Lennon was so widely mourned and is missed to this day." — Booklist show less

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Yoko Ono har låtit John och hennes vänner skriva vad de minns av John Lennon och deras minnen av honom och deras upplevelse av vänskapen och kontakten med John Lennon. Detta är en hyllning till honom , och visar hur starkt hans påverkan på människor var. Nackdelar med boken är att det just är en hyllning som gör John Lennon till en ikon , en ofelbar musik Gud inte mycket om hans mänskliga svagheter. Det är ingen bok man sträck läser för då kan den upplevas som tjatig men om man tar fram den lite då och då och läser korta stunder då kan den vara intressant och man får en rätt så tydlig bild av John som person.
En sak som kommer fram tydligt i boken är att John och Yoko var tidernas kärlekshistoria och genom mordet show more på John Lennon förlorade Yoko sin själs fränder. show less
Lots of highlights--I've done a decent amount of reading on John Lennon, so it was nice to read new things. Jello Biafra's childhood drawing was fabulous!
"John would reach for a cigarette and seventeen lighters came out" (86).
My copy is actually a soft cover uncorrected proof-not for sale. Karen gave it to me.

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Canonical title
Memories of John Lennon
Original publication date
2005-12-01
People/Characters
John Lennon; Yoko Ono
Dedication
This book is a present from me to John who, after the breakup of the Beatles, did not know that he still had so many sweet and genuine friends who thought well of him. Happy birthday, John. We are all thankful that you wer... (show all)e here with us.

Big kiss, yoko

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Genres
Music, Nonfiction, Biography & Memoir, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS
782.42166Arts & recreationMusicVocal Music, SingingSecular forms of vocal musicSongsGeneral principles and musical formsTraditions of secular songs {genres}Rock songs
LCC
ML420 .L38 .M46MusicLiterature on musicLiterature on musicHistory and criticismBiography
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Paper, Ebook
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