This extraordinary book emerged from the web postings of "Juneau" and "Xena", serious, mature professional women whose lives were upended by Adam Lambert, the 27-year-old, openly gay singer who rocketed to fame as the runner-up in American Idol's eighth season. As the American Idol's tour rolled across the nation, the women chronicled their obsession, broke open hidden corners of their lives and set free fountains of creativity. Impassioned, insightful, campy and hilarious, their writings veer from the sublime to the ridiculous. No topic is off limits, from religion and Socrates to gay porn. Say they, "No one is more shocked than we are at what we ended up writing." For more info, visit the authors' blog, 'Juneau and Xena's Salon' at onthemeaningofadamlambert[dot]wordpress[dot]com
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39 of 43 people found the following review helpful
By L. Read
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Reading the rantings of dissatisfaction of this book by ONE person, and then receiving my copy and reading it ever since, I wonder what else this book could have been about to upset that other unhappy reader. So, please do not let that rating repel you from reading this book. I wonder what could have happened to me, a 56 yr old grandmother, to want to see Adam every week, and notice the hot flashes and the happy thoughts leading to the next week's performance.
This wonderful book has shed some light on my unawareness of those unnamed feelings. And I still do keep my Ipod with Adam's music on it and his new album and when I did forget to take it on a week long trip one time, I've realized that I had to be listening to it from the airport home with a sigh of relief, like getting my fix, so yeah, it may be an addiction.
These ladies were bold enough to write down their thoughts and fantasies on a blog site and reveal their true obsessions. Thanks for that. And for me, reading that with them, I realized that fantasies are a welcome relief to my getting-old-lady boredom.
Become the person you want to by just imagining. Thanks for the images, the words, and commitment to others who feel the same way. (And BTW, I've started wearing eyeliner again and have noticed the eyes looking back.)
This wonderful book has shed some light on my unawareness of those unnamed feelings. And I still do keep my Ipod with Adam's music on it and his new album and when I did forget to take it on a week long trip one time, I've realized that I had to be listening to it from the airport home with a sigh of relief, like getting my fix, so yeah, it may be an addiction.
These ladies were bold enough to write down their thoughts and fantasies on a blog site and reveal their true obsessions. Thanks for that. And for me, reading that with them, I realized that fantasies are a welcome relief to my getting-old-lady boredom.
Become the person you want to by just imagining. Thanks for the images, the words, and commitment to others who feel the same way. (And BTW, I've started wearing eyeliner again and have noticed the eyes looking back.)
22 of 26 people found the following review helpful
By Susan Hackel
Whether or not you are an Adam Lambert fan. this book is scintillating, is full of lush language, it's sensual, spellbinding. You'll laugh and cry. If you are an Adam fan who has suffered from Obsessive Adam Lambert Disorder - the writers will bring out all of the feelings you have felt for so long - every one of them, and you will feel that you are not alone, that you are all somehow connected by the golden thread that is Adam. If you are not an Adam fan, I guarantee that you will be once you have read this book. You will want to join the tribe of women who worship this man - and these ladies will stir up emotions you thought you never had - the book will make you feel alive and sexy. In between all of the Adam musings are discussions about philosophy, sexuality, fantasies, real-life issues from the dramatic to the mundane. You feel as though these ladies are your best friends, that you have known them all of your life. The writing is poetry - every sense will be set on fire. Between tears of laughter and joy - are insights that all women share. Adam Lambert is a phenomenon - and this book will help to explain it. If you are an obsessed Adam fan, this is a must read - and you must share this with friends and family who think you have gone insane. It will help them to see that you are not crazy - that there is a reason for this madness - and somehow, deep inside these naysayers lies a secret wish to join in and participate in all things Adam. I give this book a perfect 10 Buy it now, while Adam is still launching his career - I can bet it will be very valuable one day as Adam becomes a world icon.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By veca
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This is a must have book for any Adam fan. It is a book about Adam, but also about his fans and their passion, devotion, obsession, love, commitment and support. I hope that second book is in making.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
2.0 out of 5 stars
Sorry, It's as Boring as Adam is Exciting
This book is a matter of taste, I guess. As one of the many completely-crazed Adam Lambert fans, I've never gotten a good answer to the "why" we all ask each other and ourselves. Read more
Published 7 months ago by MagooEBJ
2.0 out of 5 stars
Very redundant...bored after 1/3 way through.
My daughter and I are Adam fanatics, but this book didn't do it for us. Thought it would be a bit more about Adam...not just women's blogs... Read more
Published on February 11, 2011 by LoriJean
3.0 out of 5 stars
A Little Disappointed
While I am not sorry I purchased the book, I do feel it is a little overpriced for what it is and how it was presented/written. Read more
Published on January 5, 2011 by Cheryl
4.0 out of 5 stars
Down the Rabbit's Hole with Adam Lambert & Fans
I came into the world of Adam Lambert via this book. I did NOT expect it to be a biography of Adam and it wasn't presented to me as one either. Read more
Published on December 20, 2010 by Stevie
5.0 out of 5 stars
GLAMAZING! MUST HAVE!
I have read and thoroughly enjoyed "On The Meaning of Adam Lambert." It is extremely well written. The book explores what draws so many to Adam Lambert and what brings us together... Read more
Published on November 29, 2010 by J. McCoy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Adam Lambert
This book is absolutely AMAZING--just like Adam!!! I thoroughly enjoyed it from front to back. I wish there were MORE books out there about our GORGEOUS obsession!!!! Read more
Published on October 3, 2010 by Robin Dutcher
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not Exactly What I Thought
I thought this would be written in chapter form, but instead it's just a compilation of emails and twitter posts. Read more
Published on September 5, 2010 by Reese
1.0 out of 5 stars
What a disappointment!
I'm a huge Adam Lambert fan -- have gone to 3 tour shows -- and like the authors I had a world-rocking experience when Adam was on Idol and after. Read more
Published on August 31, 2010 by size5
5.0 out of 5 stars
Every Glambert Should Read It
I only bought this because I couldn't possibly believe what anyone could write. I LOVE Adam but a book like this?? WTH. It turned out to be great. Read more
Published on August 2, 2010 by Glambert301
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not read yet
I will get back to reviewing once I read the book. System keeps prompting so I am submitting this incomplete in hopes auto responder will leave me alone.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Published on July 18, 2010 by Victoria Fonseca
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