Memories of John Lennon

Being a big fan, I have read many books about John and The Beatles. This book really shows you who he really was, with private memories of him. The book is composed of people who have had experiences with John or just were admiring fans. John changed so much. And he changed so many lives. I could barely put this book down. It made me laugh and cry. It is a book to be treasured.

this book is very touching and dear, it made me cry and laugh, and i think there will always be people who will say bad things about yoko because she has the courage to stand up for her politics, the courage to be true to who she is... people may not like these politics or they make think she's too radical or they may be saying those thing because of racism (as elliot mintz talked about john lennon's belief of this). i was really touched by this book and anyone who loved the many aspects of who john lennon was should read this book

Super inspirational book with a wealth of information about one of the most interesting people of the 20th Century and also one of the most complex members of the famous rock groups, the Beatles. I found my own creative juices flowing while reading this rich list of testimonials by others in contact with and being influenced from afar by John Lennon, the real person. The book's writers speak of the artist within this sensitive man as we may never have known him before. Thank you Yoko Ono for the creative inspiration offered to all those open minded sensitive souls willing to read this book. All positive energies needing connection between those same open minded readers of this book throughout the universe are possible! What else can be said.. SO READ IT - NOW! As John Lennon said, "We are all part of the sky, more so than of the ground".

I'm just astounded by most of the other reviews I saw on here. Are they all members of a conspiracy to bring down Yoko Ono? I would NOT like to meet any of those people in person. This is one of the best books I've ever read. I'm 3/4's of the way done with it, and it has changed me. I cried my eyes out, I laughed, and I learned so much about John and even about life. Not every entry is spectacular, but many of them are, including Julie Gold's, which moved me and my husband to tears. (Someone criticized her in another review.) I suppose if you're a complete cynic and are convinced that Yoko is the devil, you'll be too prejudiced to see what this book really has to offer, which is this: As much as I thought I already knew and understood John and Yoko, I now REALLY understand, as if I'd spent a week with them. John was an outstanding person and artist with no ego. Yoko is an artist with an out-of-this-world whimsical and spiritual viewpoint, and out of the hundreds of women he met, he chose her to be his woman and his teacher. He was not controlled by her. If you think Lennon could be controlled by ANYONE, you don't know the first thing about him. He was his own man more than just about anyone, and he chose and cherished her. They have a connection way beyond this life, and it is this book which FINALLY explains it, if you read it with an open heart. It has honestly changed my life, and I feel dreadfully sorry for those too solid (as in not light and free) and jaded to be able to experience something as pure and truthful and honest and beautiful as this jewel. I thank Yoko from the bottom of my heart. By the way, I'm no goody-goody. I can confront evil, and I know bad literature when I read it. This is goodness and brilliance. Elliott Mintz's essay, for one, is pure gold.

Rather than a biography in the traditional sense, this is rather a book of memories from the early sixties right up to and after John Lennon's tragic death. Instead of memories from the individual himself as one would expect, it is a collection of thoughts and anecdotes from almost eighty people, all of whom have something of insight and value to say about John. The introduction by Yoko Ono is moving and informative, giving a glimpse into her attitude towards the memory of her late husband, and also her desire to keep his remembrance as dignified as possible. Each small section dedicated to the writings and pictures of various people give the reader a more extensive layered impression of John Lennon that you would at first think. Far from being superficial, it reveals a far more playful, warm-hearted, considerate and thoughtful individual than one would ever imagine, given his well-known public personae. Each short chapter tells us how deeply he moved people, which in turn is touching by itself. The short contributions from Yoko Ono Lennon reveal the depth of loss, and also to a certain extent, the depth of love she still feels. This was one of the most genuinely affecting reads I've had, speaking purely as an admirer of John Lennon, the man, and also the way he chose to lead his life. This is a book I shall treasure, as despite the bittersweet feelings it conjures up, it is also one of the most uplifting reads. It evokes memories of ideals mostly of days gone by, but also gives a feeling of hope that one associates with the time of The Beatles, and also with John Lennon himself. If anything, that is the legacy of John Lennon. Armchair Interviews says: All in all Memories of John Lennon is a truly moving read. Fr