Wiener
Come Together Pb
- ISBN 13:
- 9780252061318
- author:
- Wiener
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of Illinois Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1991
- Pages:
- 408
- Genre:
- Biography & autobiography
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
John Lennon: A Life of Defiance and Activism This biography explores John Lennon's evolving politics over two decades, from his early days with the Beatles to his assassination in 1980. Lennon's anti-establishment views and activism against the Vietnam War drew significant attention, including a failed attempt by the FBI to deport him back to Britain. Through a detailed account of Lennon's life, Jon Wiener sheds light on the musician's impassioned advocacy for peace and social change. The book also examines Lennon's personal struggles and blind spots, as well as his efforts to secure the release of his FBI file from the US government. A fascinating look at an pivotal moment in American history, this biography offers a nuanced understanding of John Lennon's complex and often contradictory personality.