John Lennon

A Biography (Greenwood Biographies)

By Edmondson, Jacqueline

Publishers Summary:
John Lennon was a singer, songwriter, activist, artist, and writer whose life and work left an indelible mark on rock music and the world. Lennon first became famous as the founding member of The Beatles, and his songwriting partnership with bandmate Paul McCartney remains legendary in the history of pop music. Lennon's creative work, which extended well beyond his years as a Beatle and lasted until his final days, still provides enjoyment and inspiration to millions around the world.This biography provides a comprehensive account of John Lennon's life for students and general readers, integrating information from interviews conducted during his life with published accounts of Lennon from a range of perspectives. It covers the time from his birth in Liverpool in 1940 to his murder in New York City in 1980.

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ISBN
978-0-31337-938-3
Publisher
Greenwood


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School Library Journal

Reviewed on December 1, 2010  |  Grades 5-up

Gr 9 Up—Since Lennon's murder in l980, many books and magazine articles have attempted to portray this complicated man. Edmondson's biography makes a valiant effort to be objective. The book reads like an annotated chronology of his life, often described month by month. Each chapter is followed by footnotes that draw heavily on two adult titles, Ray Coleman's Lennon: the Definitive Biography (1992) and Philip Norman's John Lennon: The Life (2008, both HarperCollins). Lennon...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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