John Lennon – Family Stories
In an earlier Buzz’s Beatles Book Blog Post, there were several books posted that were written by researcher extraordinaire, Philip Kirkland, dealing with some very interesting facets of the Lennon lineage. Additionally here is a small collection of harder to find book titles either written by a relative of John’s or about a relative of John’s.
This book was written by a kind lady who is no longer with us after a brave long battle with cancer. She became friends with John’s Aunt Mimi and had exchanged letters with her for an extended period of time as well as visiting her on several occasions. I communicated with Kathy on several occasions on Facebook.
Book Title-The Guitar’s All Right As a Hobby, John
Book Title-The Guitar’s All Right As a Hobby, John
Author-Kathy Burns Publisher-CreateSpace, 2014
John Lennon’s Uncle Charlie
This book is about Charlie Lennon, John’s uncle and the brother of Freddie Lennon, John’s dad.
I met Charlie on the site where the Strawberry Fields orphanage once stood and we had a cup of tea talking about the “Lennon” name living a long time as a result of his nephew’s music. He seemed very pleased with that distinct possibility. Several years later, I was shocked to see on Youtube a song that was posted with Charlie singing “The Ships of the Mersey.” Apparently, the late author of the book about Charlie shown below had recorded Charlie singing the song. Charlie wanted to make sure that his brother Freddie did not outshine him in displaying the Lennon proclivity for exhibiting their musical aptitude. LOL!!!
Publisher
Outskirts Press, Incorporated-2005
Book Title-Charlie Lennon : Uncle to a Beatle
Author-Scott Wheeler
John Lennon’s Sister – Julia Baird
A very hard to find title as this account written by John’s half-sister, Julia and was released in 1986. It was a shortened version of Julia’s memories of her famous brother. Expanded versions appear under several titles and one of the more recent ones appears below this title.
I was fortunate to be able to obtain a signed version of the earliest edition of this book.
John Lennon In His Own Youth in My Own Words Julia Baird-1986
River Women Press
A later edition of Julia’s book memories of her brother
Imagine This: Growing Up With My Brother John Lennon by Julia Baird
Hodder & Stoughton-2008
What is your favourite book about John Lennon? Let me know in the comments below.
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