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Nowhere Man: The Final Days of John Lennon

Each chapter of Nowhere Man offers a glimpse into different aspects of Lennon's life, including John's relationship with Yoko, parenthood, drug use, and his pseudoscientific, esoteric and religious forays. The portrait that emerges is a life during a time of turmoil that is just reaching creative renewal, only to be cut short by an act of delusional violence.

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Rosen's work reveals a very human side of this beloved cultural icon, giving the reader a compelling account of John's solitary struggle to create a meaningful life in the glaring spotlight of fame. The addition of photos throughout the book places the reader in Lennon's environs, adding a strong visual dimension.

Audience
adult
Length
medium · 208 pages

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