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Post by nowheregirl on Apr 6, 2007 19:02:14 GMT 1
I think this is a great book, even though it does have one or two errors in it (for example, Cynthia said that John wrote "All My Loving" for her, when it was actually one of Paul's songs.)
In my opinion, the most interesting books are the ones that were written by people who knew John personally.
I love reading about the early days of John and Cynthia's relationship before he was famous.
Has anyone else read this book?
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Post by haightashbury9 on Apr 10, 2007 18:37:37 GMT 1
Yes I am actually reading it for the second time! It's sooo good! I noticed that error too, but maybe John wrote it and Paul sang it? I know they wrote together a lot....hmmmm.
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Post by mythepoeia on Apr 11, 2007 0:33:50 GMT 1
I'm still in the process of reading it, but I haven't picked it up again for a long time. So far tho, I like it. But I admit I have to go back and skim what I've already read in order to pick up again!
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Post by nocturnalquadruped on Jul 11, 2007 2:32:06 GMT 1
A good book, it certainly describes another aspect of Lennon's private life, Cynthia admits herself that she was naive and she comes across that way. One thing though, it describes in great detail how terribly Cynthia and Julian were treated after the seperation from John, not only by John but also by the rest of the Beatles family. The only person who had the decency to see that the family were alright was Paul. The most heart wrenching part of this book is where Cynthia tried to return home in time to be the one to break the News to Julian about John's Death. When she approached her home she found it under seige by the press.  It seems she found some kind of Happiness after John but I think Julian is still fighting the demons of his father as John was before him. |
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Post by judie_pie on Jul 15, 2007 22:54:36 GMT 1
All I can say: AMAZING BOOK!!
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Post by givepeaceachance on Aug 24, 2007 16:10:31 GMT 1
I enjoyed Cynthia's book. I've just finished reading it for the second time. It's quite sad towards the end, reading how she and Julian were treated but I love the earlier chapters where she writes about meeting John and what he was like before the Beatles. It's one of my favourite books that I've read about John.
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Post by starshyne on Sept 12, 2007 17:13:53 GMT 1
I have read both of Cyn's books, and I didn't see too much of a difference between the two. However, I wanted to say that I saw "John" in hardback in the discount asile of Borders books last weeked for $4.99. At that price, everyone should get it!
Sara
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Post by lennonfan on Sept 12, 2007 18:20:37 GMT 1
I haven't read her first book so I'm glad to know there aren't many differences. Welcome Sara, by the way!  |
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Post by lovelyrita on Oct 20, 2007 14:28:55 GMT 1
I love her book! In case you didn't know, you can buy a SIGNED copy of it on lennon.net=) I just ordered the signed one, I can't wait until I get it |
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Post by nowheregirl on Oct 20, 2007 16:34:34 GMT 1
I love her book! In case you didn't know, you can buy a SIGNED copy of the book on lennon.net=) I just ordered the signed one, I can't wait until I get it. That's great. I bought the book on the first day it was published but I didn't get a signed copy. |
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Post by ~pSycHo.kiTTy~ on Dec 14, 2007 0:23:53 GMT 1
Oh dear, I love to read your comments about the book, because I ordered it a few days ago and I think I'll get it tomorrow! Just can't wait to read it, especially after reading what you write about it!
I will let you know what I think about it, too! (:
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Post by nowheregirl on Dec 22, 2007 15:55:12 GMT 1
Have you started reading it yet Psycho Kitty? I found this interview with Cynthia Lennon where she talks about a lot of the things she mentioned in her book, plus some music and comments from John.  Scroll down to Original Cyn. peteadequate.podomatic.com/Most of the other podcasts on there are worth listening to as well. |
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Post by bungalowbill on Dec 23, 2007 19:38:43 GMT 1
Thanks for the link. Will have to listen to those when I have time.
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Post by ~pSycHo.kiTTy~ on Dec 29, 2007 15:28:12 GMT 1
Thanks a lot for this great link, Louise!
By the way, I finally got the book for Christmas and finished it yesterday! Wonderul, touching, best biography there is about John!
I need to read it once again! xD
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Post by nowheregirl on Dec 29, 2007 21:03:37 GMT 1
Thanks a lot for this great link, Louise! By the way, I finally got the book for Christmas and finished it yesterday! Wonderul, touching, best biography there is about John! I need to read it once again! xD Yes, it's one of my favourite books about John. I'm glad you enjoyed it too! |
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It seems she found some kind of Happiness after John but I think Julian is still fighting the demons of his father as John was before him. 
