I, Me, Mine

Great to hear about George's life from him. He lives on forever

Be warned that this is not an autobiography in its entirety. However, it contains the most true biographical content you will find in print about George Harrison. This book is made up of three parts. The first is a short biographical section written by George himself, and by a man by the name of Derek Taylor, a very close friend of George's. While that section is far shorter than any curious fan of George's would like, it is none the less very entertaining, and funny. A true "Must Read", if you will. The second section is the words to nearly all of his songs that were written prior to 1980, when the book first came out. Along with the words are a comment from George about each song. Many of the comments are quite amusing and insightful. The third section is made up of photographs. This edition also comes with an introduction to the writing of this book by George's wife, Olivia, that is truely endearing. If you want to begin to get an idea of George Harrison's sense of humor and personal views on a wide variety of subjects, and if you just plain love George Harrison, GET THIS BOOK! Amen.

This book doesn't spend too much time on trivial gossip, or that other Beatle junk with the obsession on Jelly Babies and cutsie matching suits. This is real. George only goes into his life in 60 pages, which tells of his growth as a spiritual human being. His feelings on the whole Beatlemania stuff, and what is really important. The emphasis are on his songs that he wrote from "Don't Bother Me" up until 1980, when this book came out. I remember being a teenager going to the library and reading this book several times over. I am always facinated with what inspires a person with a particular song, and with many of these songs, it can be as simple as waiting for a friend to show up to your home, or warning another friend about his ruining his teeth with candy, or it can be something greater than our selves and be about a relationship with God. One thing I remember (and I might be wrong) is that the layout of the original book is different from this one. I seem to remember there being pictures throughout the book, and this new edition, they are all at the front, with the captions at the back. I like the addition of the new preface by his widow.

George Harrison was always looked over in the Beatles, with John and Paul being the biggest songwriters. However, after you read this book, you'll see that George was arguable the most important author of the group. The first part is a lovely introduction by Harrison's widow Olivia, who was with him for more than 20 years. The second part is George and Derek Taylor collaborating on a small biography of the former character. Next are a selection of humorous and nice pictures, including some rarely-seen classics. Then the heart of the book: George tells us the stories behind all of his released songs up to the 1979 George Harrison album (with the exception of the two songs he wrote for the Beatles' "Help!" album).

As an inveterate Beatles' fan, it comes as no surprise that I would heartily endorse this book. Long dubbed the Quiet Beatle and other similar cliches, George Harrison does indeed offer his voice and reflections in this work. Always a private man, George's wordings here can be described as almost cryptic.This work provides readers with a "glimpse" of George growing up; the former Beatle describes his working class roots in Liverpool, his musical muse and later, his work as a gifted composer, guitarist and lyricist. Indeed, George Harrison has expanded musical horizons; in 1965 he became enamored of the sitar and included it on several songs on "Rubber Soul" and later collections.His lifelong quest for spiritual knowledge and core belief system are explored; indeed, it is in his own words he explains that he does not follow an "organized" or "traditional" religion, but rather bases his spiritual feelings around his internal beliefs.I like the input the artist's wife Olivia offered; her words are a welcome and added treat to this work. Indeed, it is Olivia's contribution that make the reissue of this work even better and more effective in touching readers.

I loved it from the minute I started reading it. It so interesting to hear about him from him. It feels like he's talking directly to you. I liked in the forward where it says "I suffered for this book now it's your turn." That is so George it's perfect. I've gotten so much out of it not just from the reading but the pictures I've drawn a couple of them. For instance the picture of George in Hamburg when he was 17. There's a scan of it on my web site. I have also gotten alot out of the information on the songs, I thought that was very cleaver. It helps you understand him in a way and where he's coming from on many things. It's a heard find and expensive, very much worth it for many Beatle and George fans to Enjoy!