 A Memorable Collection
Review of Memories of John Lennon - Yoko Ono by
DoubleFantasy11
Advantages: A beautiful collection of happy, sad and funny memories
Disadvantages: It's not a starting point
...asked many friends to contribute memories and both the friends and memories are extremely varied. Every part of Lennon's life is covered from childhood (remembered by his cousin Mike Cadwallader and mentioned by others), to the days in Hamburgh, Beatles stardom, peace protests, immigration problems, the househusband/dad years and, finally, his brutal, inane and tragic murder. I was delighted to discover aspects of Lennon's character as remembered ...
...in this book.
The memories also vary in length, from Normal Mailer's "WE HAVE LOST A GENIUS OF THE SPIRIT" to much longer recollections from Jann Wenner and Elliot Mintz. The collection also includes various photographs, including ones that are rarely seen, drawings, a few poems and even copies of FBI documents relating to Lennon (heavily blacked-out!).
Say what you like about Yoko Ono, but she is responsible for this masterpiece and what a perfect ...
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A Life turned Around
Review of 21 Years Gone: The Autobiography - Jack Osbourne by
sewbizzie
Advantages: Insperational reading
Disadvantages: None
...on my travels.
Now, 21 may seem to some people a very young age to write a biography, but with a rock star father and very successful mother you can imaging the hectic lifestyle this boy has had.
THE BOOK
There are 11 chapter in the book which are as follows:-
1 - The Kids are Alright
The chapter starts by giving us an insight into his childhood. He talks about all of the different nannies which the family have had and gives a quite comical ...
...weirdo's. He goes on to describe his childhood Christmas' and Birthdays.
2 - A Family Affair
In this chapter Jack openly admits to being a big Daddy's boy and gives his own account of the night when his Dad tried to kill his Mom. He talks about how he used to stand and watch his Dad taking drugs. We are treated to a funny account of how he shot his sister Kelly in the leg and how he tagged along on his Dad's tours and how he and his sisters used ...
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