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Dear John: Letters From a Fan in New York City: An Interactive Book

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Judith Furedi's book is a devotional tribute to John Lennon, full of her own poems written directly to him, placed alongside artistic photos and sketches that reflect all phases of Lennon's life. She openly invites her readers to participate in the completion of this book by pasting their own poems or memorabilia about John alongside hers on blank pages. I was surprised that this "fun" book revealed such powerful and stunningly beautiful poetry that choked me up in unexpected emotion. The author's obvious fascination for John Lennon as a young fan who loved the Beatles transforms into a deeper devotion as she scales the walls of his youth and grasps the sadness of his separation from mother Julia in "The Blank Page." After following John through the exciting days of Beatlemania, she expresses concern at his new relationship with Yoko and the sadness of the break-up of the Beatles, then openly questions his initial dive into "Seclusion" in New York. After giving the nod to his new role as family man, twelve painful poems openly confront the horror of John's assassination and the mind of his killer. Her afterlife eulogies deal with John's philosophies which she mirrors back to him, and questions his whereabouts in the cosmos. I recommend this book for Lennon fans who care deeply about the impact he made during his life. You'll need to hurry--this is a very limited pressing and won't lsat long!

This is a book full of pure creation. This is a concept that Lennon himself would have loved. The creative process that Ms. Furedi has started here with her very strong poetry is not done after the work is published, to say the least. The reader is asked to join in this process to finish the book in any way they see fit. There are blank pages inserted throughout for the readers input, be it writing, drawing, photographs or any other form of self expression. The intent is for these books to all be one-of-a-kind stand alone works. There is also an intent in sharing these personalized volumes with others, either directly (person to person) or in a cyber forum. A novel approach, as a Beatle (and Lennon) fan, an artist and a writer myself this work has huge appeal. Get a copy of this and join in on the journey !

After my chance meeting with the author on her YouTube channel Katchka1, I bought the book and was instantly filled with the joy and sadness that is John Lennon in my heart. After being a devoted fan of the Beatles and especially John Lennon since I was 8 years old in February 1964, I was completely devastated by his murder and I don't think I'll ever truly get over it. This book from a stranger says to me..."I'm with you and I KNOW how you felt and still feel". The author, Judith Furedi, and I share the same best friend and big brother we never knew.

Judith Furedi not only captured the spirit of us all in her open and honest poetic style, she reached out and touched upon a life force that John Lennon exuded and which can still be felt now 23 years later.

Dear John: Letters From A Fan In NYC, is one of those books that affects positive change from within. It is powerful. It is truth. It is........really real.

Kudos and thanks to Judith for her honesty and her artistry.

Judith Furedi's book, Dear John, has to be one of the most sensitive books I have ever seen about New York and it's lost minstrel, John Lennon. Each time I open its pages, my heart sighs again with nostalgic joy because I feel not only pain, but innocent love. It is a book to keep next to your bedside for inspiration when your soul has lost track of its wistful dreams.

This is such a beautiful, intimate book! It moves with grace and makes John's life and presence so vivid! You can read the book over and over to give you a sense of healing and closeness to John. I love the interactive part that brings out your inner artist. That's sooo John!

If you loved John Lennon and the Beatles, this book is for you. It is many books in one: a poetry tribute, a journal, a John-Lennon inspired scrapbook, an object of art, an artistic table-top book, a book for collectors to display and to share. You may even use this book as your personal diary, to add your own art or writing, or to jot down daily notes, ideas or appointments. Whatever pleases you! Ms. Furedi's book will help you remember John's spirit while allowing you to nourish your own creativity and document your own activities.