Books with title John Lennon

John Lennon is alive! A twist in time returns 40-year-old John Lennon to us on December 8, 2020 in front of the Dakota apartment building in New York City. John finds the world embroiled in religious, environmental and political turmoil. This time-travel, action-adventure melds history, fact, fiction and fantasy to remind us of the patterns of the past and to give us a glimpse into future outcomes of our present policies. Imagine John Lennon adjusting to astounding futuristic technology; meeting Sean’s granddaughter born in 2060 who is destined to be a great world leader; organizing a Beatles reunion concert that’s transmitted to billions of people; travelling into space with Branson’s Virgin Galactic to deliver a message of peace; writing music with Paul again and appearing with him belatedly on Saturday Night Live; reacting to the destruction of the Twin Towers; and dining with Yoko at the White House with President Trump! John’s reappearance is fantastical but his 87-year-old wife and his grown sons recognize him immediately as the real deal. Follow him on his poignant, humorous and world-altering adventures as he continues his work promoting a world improved by love. This miraculous and controversial story will captivate baby boomers, Beatles fans old and new, John Lennon admirers, and anyone dedicated to the peace movement.BookLife Prize by Publisher's Weekly says:"Hartwell's portrayal of John Lennon is spot-on." "...beautifully imaginative." "...well written and...rich with true-to-life descriptions." "A very original story." Saint John Lennon received an overall rating 9.5 out of 10 rating for plot, prose, originality and character development. https://booklife.com/project/saint-john-lennon-33280

John Lennon changed rock music when rock music was changing the world. The story of Lennon's life is told here with emphasis on his career as a Beatle superstar and his emergence as a popular cult figure in the late 1960's. From his rebellious life in Liverpool, through the Beatles early years and meteoric rise to fame, Jon Lennon, was devoted to the pursuit of making music. Focusing on Lennon's music, this biography emphasizes his talent for innovation and shows how as a songwriter he expressed his dissatisfaction with conventional society. This fascinating profile also examines Lennon's relationship with the other Beatles, his marriage to Yoko Ono, his controversial protests against the Vietnam War and his experimentation with drugs. Present throughout the book are the humor and originality that made John Lennon a hero in the stormy sixties and continue to touch the lives of people today, young and old.