Lennon in America: 1971-1980, Based on the Lost Lennon Diaries

After hearing all the controversial buzz over Lennon in America I decided to read the book and keep an open mind. For those who say their beloved Beatle John couldn't possibly have behaved this way-ie, bouts of physical violence, drug use, manipulation by his wife, check previous sources: John Green, Albert Goldman, Fred Seaman, May Pang. I guess they're all lying too, right, and it's all a conspiracy? And remember way back when, when Yoko Ono was universally despised as the "Dragon Lady" who broke up the Beatles? I guess this must be revisionist history at its finest!

Geoffrey Giuliano has written a book that both entertains and informs. Like his previous tomes on the Beatles LENNON IN AMERICA pulls no punches and owes nothing to the spin doctors and obsessive compulsive Beatle worshippers who while their life away in artless dreams about their heros. Here is truth for truth's sake. John Lennon must be smiling somewhere now that his amazing story has finally been so beautifully told. I recommend this book to everyone who admires John Lennon the artist and charismatic human being. Thank you Geoffrey! History has been well served by your genius!

As a casual John Lennon fan I can't say for sure how much of Lennon in America is 100 percent accurate, but it occurs to me, why would any publisher risk a multi million dollar lawsuit (especially from someone as wealthy and powerful as Yoko Ono) if this book is a "baldface pack of lies"? Having said that, I found this book thoroughly entertaining and highly insightful of those last years of Lennon we never knew much about. Let's face it, can any of us claim we REALLY knew John Lennon? Sure, we loved his commitment to world peace and his music was legendary, but com'on, were any of us behind the closed doors of the Dakota? We may not like what we read about our heroes, especially if they're portrayed as less than heroic, but that's real life. Read Lennon in America. If it's not entirely accurate, it's altogether fascinating!

There's no doubt Geoffrey Giuliano has stirred up controversy with his pull no punches inside look at rock legend John Lennon. But name me any bio worth its salt that hasn't. As for authenticity, considering the former Beatle documented just about everything he did, I'm betting author Giuliano is right on target with this fast-paced account that is at once sizzling, shocking and sympathetic. Thanks Geoffrey, for a great read. I can't wait for your next book!

A very accessible and forthright telling of Lennon's post-Beatles years. Not for the faint of heart, though, and those wanting to maintain a candy-coated impression of the rocker will be seriously challenged within these pages. It's a shame that this highly substantive,unabashedly candid book hasn't truly been given the attention and credibility it deserves...yet. If you're curious about Lennon the human being and not the marketing tool, you will adore this book.