The Making of John Lennon

Despite the nearly universal fame of the Beatles, many people only know the fairytale story of the iconic group’s rise to fame. Drawing on his extensive knowledge of Liverpool, Francis Kenny reveals the boy behind the legend, showing how Lennon’s childhood shaped his personality, creative process, and path to success, and also destroyed his mental health, leading to the downfall of one of the most confident and brilliant musicians of the past century.

The Making of John Lennon is a must-read for any Beatles fan and explains how Lennon’s turbulent family background affected his relationships, why the true source of “Strawberry Fields” could not be revealed, how Pete Best's college connection led to his removal from the group, and why class backgrounds were the real reason for the break-up of the legendary band. Offering a complex portrait of Lennon’s early life, The Making of John Lennon tells the true story behind the rise of the legendary icon.