Publisher's Synopsis
To many people, the history of The Beatles is a fairy story. 'The Making of John Lennon' reveals new insights into the effects of Lennon's mental health and how his personality was shaped by his childhood in Liverpool. It provides answers to questions such as why the true source of 'Strawberry Fields' could not be revealed, why Pete Best's college connection led to his sacking from the group, and why class backgrounds were the real reason for the break-up of The Beatles.