Neil Diamond, writer and singer of some of the most memorable songs in history, is the focus of this biography that looks beyond his glittering legend. Readers learn of his intriguing blend of contradictions—a charismatic and engaging live performer, he was deeply introspective offstage and prone to bouts of crippling self-doubt. From his childhood struggle to get out of Brooklyn through five decades of global stardom, this book marries his personal history with his public persona.
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Laura Jackson is a bestselling rock and film writer and the author of several biographies, including Bono and Jon Bon Jovi.
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A surprising book,
This review is from: Neil Diamond: His Life, His Music, His Passion (Hardcover)
Being a Neil Diamond fan for as long as I remember, I had to purchase this book and was not disappointed. Ms Jackson covers a surprising amount of information and really gives you tremendous insight into Neil's heart, mind, and character. She exposes you to what his life entailed and everything that influenced what he is today. It made me fall in love with him even more...if that was possible!!
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To much of the authors opinion of what Neil thinks,
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Don't Judge this book by its Cool Cover. I LOVE NEIL but this is a puff piece, way to much of the authors opinion of what Neil thinks. Her opinions of the bands and the era's is a joke. It's like written by the church lady. I hope I can find another book with a more Neilistic view.
I did learn some things but overall I was kinda disappointed and Wanting a whole lot more.
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NEIL DIAMOND is one of the most dynamic live performers in popular music. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Neil Diamond, New York, Los Angeles, The Jazz Singer, Columbia Records, Bang Records, Greek Theater, Las Vegas, Robbie Robertson, Bob Dylan, Lenny Bruce, Barbra Streisand, Elvis Presley, Song Sung Blue, Jonathan Livingston Seagull, Sweet Caroline, Hot August Night, New Zealand, Tennessee Moon, Uni Records, Bert Berns, Ellie Greenwich, Rolling Stone, Marijke Hogenstijn, The Monkees New!
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NEIL DIAMOND is one of the most dynamic live performers in popular music. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Neil Diamond, New York, Los Angeles, The Jazz Singer, Columbia Records, Bang Records, Greek Theater, Las Vegas, Robbie Robertson, Bob Dylan, Lenny Bruce, Barbra Streisand, Elvis Presley, Song Sung Blue, Jonathan Livingston Seagull, Sweet Caroline, Hot August Night, New Zealand, Tennessee Moon, Uni Records, Bert Berns, Ellie Greenwich, Rolling Stone, Marijke Hogenstijn, The Monkees New!
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- Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach on page 102, and page 103
- Jim Morrison: Dark Star by Dylan Jones on page 82
- True Love, Vol. 1: The Restoration of True Love by Rev. Sun Myung Moon on page 226
- The WAY HOME by Richardson on page 107
- Where Have All the Flowers Gone?: A Singer's Stories, Songs, Seeds, Robberies by Pete Seeger on page 11
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