The Lives of John Lennon by Albert Goldman

“Lives of John Lennon” is a biography of the musician and cultural icon John Lennon, written by Albert Goldman and published in 1988, eight years after Lennon’s assassination in 1980. The book explores Lennon’s life from his childhood in Liverpool to his rise to fame as a member of the Beatles, and later as a solo artist, as well as his relationships, political activism, drug use, and personal struggles.

The book was controversial upon its release, as Goldman’s portrayal of Lennon was seen by some as unflattering and overly sensationalized. Critics accused Goldman of relying on unreliable sources and taking liberties with the truth, while others defended the book as a well-researched and honest depiction of Lennon’s life.

Despite the controversy, “Lives of John Lennon” became a bestseller and remains a popular and influential work on the life and legacy of one of the most important figures in popular music.