The Making of John Lennon

De: Francis Kenny

Narrado por: Thomas Cassidy

Despite the nearly universal fame of the Beatles, many people only know the fairytale version of the iconic group’s rise to fame. Drawing on his extensive knowledge of Liverpool, Francis Kenny reveals the real John Lennon who preceded the legend, showing how his childhood shaped his personality, creative process, and path to success, and how it also destroyed his mental health, leading to the downfall of one of the most confident and brilliant musicians of the past century.

The Making of John Lennon is a must-listen for any Beatles fan. It explains how Lennon’s turbulent family background affected his relationships, why the true inspiration for “Strawberry Fields” could not be revealed, how Pete Best's college connection led to his removal from the group, and why class backgrounds were the real reason for the breakup of the legendary band. Offering a complex portrait of Lennon’s early life, The Making of John Lennon tells the true story behind the rise of the legendary icon.

The book is published by Indiana University Press. The audiobook is published by University Press Audiobooks.

"A carefully prepared examination of his early years, slowly examining the general picture that surrounded John’s life...." (Bill Harry, author of The John Lennon Encyclopedia)

©2018 Francis Kenny (P)2020 Redwood Audiobooks

THE BEST LENNON AUDIOBOOK

The most intimate portrait of Lennon out there. With many sound insights into how his upbringing in Liverpool shaped who he would become. If you’re a Lennon fan - as I am - then there’s a lot about him you probably know, but I was surprised at how much there was to learn, especially about his key relationships in his formative years. The narration is excellent, and is immensely talented at doing the voices of the fab four and a lot of the other well known key players in this story like Bob Dylan, Neil Aspinall, Pete Best and George Martin.