Wild Child: Life with Jim Morrison

True or not? Who really knows? Morrison seemed to be here, there, and everywhere. Each writer has his/her own take on his life.Wild Child is an excellent read. I thoroughly enjoyed it, reading long after my lights should have been out.Ashcroft shows many sides of Morrison, not just the good. Had he slowed down and settled down with Ginger, perhaps his tragic story might have had a different end.

this book is beautiful, i cry every time i read it, i never met Jim but through Linda Ashcroft's words i feel like i know him so well. As a huge doors fan i am pleased that Jim is recognised for his love of the classics and the poetry that inspired him, Jim will always be my inspiration in life and Linda Ashcroft's wonderful wonderful book brings him closer to his real fans. A fantastic book, thank you Linda.

I have read this book and it is one of the best books I have ever read about anybody. Linda Ashcroft has written a beautiful love story about the relationship she had with the Lizard King himself, Jim Morrison. I believe her, and until anyone has walked in her shoes or lived her life they cannot judge her and have no right to do so. I have heard stories that she has lied, but in my opinion, it doesn't matter whether the book is true or not- it only matters if it is good. I would read this book either way. I also like this book because she showed a side of Jim that is ususally ignored- a loving, intelligent side (not to mention, romantic).Thank you Linda, for showing everyone this side of him, because so many books (and a certain movie by Oliver Stone) made him out to be a demon. In my opinion, Jim would be very proud of you, because you did him a great justice. I highly recommend this book. Read "Wild Child" and decide for yourselves.

Although, like anyone who was a teenager in the sixties, the Doors' were a part of my life's background music, I read Wild Child because a writer friend recommended the author. So, I may be one of the few who read this book because of the writer and not Jim Morrison. Linda Ashcroft can write!!! But I also became a fan of Morrison's.I found Allen Ginsberg's quote on the cover to state exactly why this book is important: "Wild Child opens a door and gives an unobstructed view of the human side of genius." (A Great Pun)I heard Ginsberg encouraged Linda to write the whole truth about Jim when she was starting out to tell a couple funny stories about Jim because so many bad things have been said about him.There were some wonderful revelations about writing in their everyday dialog. This book is what anyone who has kept a diary forever should read to learn how to turn it into literature ... One of the things I enjoyed most about Wild Child is that Linda Ashcroft wrote without the usual editorializing found in bios. She just let their story unfold. Jim wanted to be a teenager again with her. They were wild children in the best meaning. I really got wrapped up in real feel of the times and the heartfelt truth of the emotions. Dispite what I knew about Morrison's end, I found myself routing for them to make it. If the size of the book imtimidates you, I guarantee it is well worth the late night reading.

Wild Child is the story of the friendship between the author - Linda Ashcroft, and the singer and poet - Jim Morrison. The book begins shortly before their meeting, which occured in the summer of 1967. When they do meet, they form a close, sensual friendship - which will remain so, until Jim Morrison's early death... but until we reach that part, we're given the opportunity to look into their life together. Into their games, their play, their passion, their strive for freedom and the healing of their spirits. It all arose strong feelings in me.Since Wild Child is based on Linda's own journal from the period of time when she knew Jim Morrison, it is a complex and very detailed story, written with beautiful, painting words which makes you see the scenes before you clearly.. and due to her perceptiveness, you're given quite a good insight on what really happened at every moment - it helps you look beyond the surface. We're given a rare and sensetive portrait of Jim Morrison, and most of the other characters mentioned in the book (such as Jim's girlfriend - Pamela Courson, and the guitarist Jimi Hendrix), are pictured quite intimatly, as well. Personally, i love drama..and people with a fire inside.. This book has a great deal of that element in it. So therefor, and because of the beauty, intelligence, freedom, poetry and romance in this book..i give it 5 stars. You deserve it ;)