Loving John: The Untold Story

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Summary: Man, if this is true, Yoko was SICK!
Review: I like Yoko's early albums.I think she was a great artist at one time. But if what May Pang says in this book is factual, then Yoko Ono truly was a sick woman. Totally controlling, and totally after John Lennons money. After reading this book, I just wished John had stayed with May Pang. Who knows, things might have turned out a whole lot differently if he had.
Fascinating read for a Lennon fan.

Rating:
Summary: Believable and Compelling
Review: Q: How many times have you ,as Beatle fans, heard the love story of John & Yoko, their breakup and their reunion?
A: Probably too many, because countless books talk about it ad nauseam.

Here is a book written by Mae Pang, who worked for the Lennons for nearly five years. It's not mean spirited like other books written by ex-Lennon staff. It's very matter of fact.

Those who hate Yoko will find themselves licking their lips while reading this book. Mae depicts Yoko as temperamental, possessive, mean, and overbearing. Mae says in not so many words that John wanted to leave Yoko in 1973, but Yoko, who had to have the last word, threw him out.

The bulk of the book centers around John's 18 month "Lost Weekend". Through Mae's viewpoint, John is portrayed as a complexed man. Despite his wealth, he got a kick out of going to places like IHOP and Burger King. (Imagine going to either place and seeing John Lennon there??) He was friendly when sober, but he was a mean drunk. Mostly, he was happiest while working. John made two albums, played on both Ringo's and Elton John's albums, produced Harry Nilsson's album, and made guest appearances on the radio to promote all the work he did. I got the sense he was truly independent for the first and only time in his life.

The only negative aspect about the book is Mae's 'kiss and tell' way about her relationship with John. Some things are better left unsaid. I'm guessing the publishers demanded something juicy for the readers.

Whether you've heard the "Lost Weekend" story once or a hundred times, this book is fresh and entertaining for the most part. It also breaks the myth about how John & Yoko got back together. I highly recommend it.

Rating:
Summary: Believable and Compelling
Review: Q: How many times have you ,as Beatle fans, heard the love story of John & Yoko, their breakup and their reunion?
A: Probably too many, because countless books talk about it ad nauseam.

Here is a book written by Mae Pang, who worked for the Lennons for nearly five years. It's not mean spirited like other books written by ex-Lennon staff. It's very matter of fact.

Those who hate Yoko will find themselves licking their lips while reading this book. Mae depicts Yoko as temperamental, possessive, mean, and overbearing. Mae says in not so many words that John wanted to leave Yoko in 1973, but Yoko, who had to have the last word, threw him out.

The bulk of the book centers around John's 18 month "Lost Weekend". Through Mae's viewpoint, John is portrayed as a complexed man. Despite his wealth, he got a kick out of going to places like IHOP and Burger King. (Imagine going to either place and seeing John Lennon there??) He was friendly when sober, but he was a mean drunk. Mostly, he was happiest while working. John made two albums, played on both Ringo's and Elton John's albums, produced Harry Nilsson's album, and made guest appearances on the radio to promote all the work he did. I got the sense he was truly independent for the first and only time in his life.

The only negative aspect about the book is Mae's 'kiss and tell' way about her relationship with John. Some things are better left unsaid. I'm guessing the publishers demanded something juicy for the readers.

Whether you've heard the "Lost Weekend" story once or a hundred times, this book is fresh and entertaining for the most part. It also breaks the myth about how John & Yoko got back together. I highly recommend it.