In a breathtaking; minute-by-minute format; December 8; 1980: The Day John Lennon Died follows the events leading to the horrible moment when Mark David Chapman calmly fired his Charter Arms .38 Special into the rock icon; realizing his perverse fantasy of attaining perennial notoriety. New York Times bestselling author Keith Elliot Greenberg takes us back to New York City and the world John Lennon woke up to. The day begins with a Rolling Stone photo session that takes on an uncomfortable tone when photographer Annie Leibowitz tries to maneuver Yoko Ono out of the shot. Later Lennon gives the last interview of his life; declaring; "I consider that my work wont be finished until Im dead and buried and I hope thats a long; long time." We follow the other Beatles; Lennons family; the shooter; fans; and New York City officials through the day; and as the hours progress; the pace becomes more breathless. Once the fatal shots are fired; the clock continues to tick as Dr. Stephan Lynn walks from the emergency room after declaring the former Beatle dead; Howard Cosell announces the singers passing on Monday Night Football; and Paul McCartney is lambasted for muttering "Drag; isnt it?" - his bereavement confused with indifference. The epilogue examines the aftermath of the killing: the considerable moment when 100;000 New Yorkers stood in silence in Central Park; the posthumous reunion of the Beatles in the studio - with George; Paul; and Ringo accompanying the recordings of their old friend - the unveiling of a bronze John Lennon statue in Fidel Castros Cuba; and the durable legacy that persists today.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Simply BrilliantBy Jeffrey A. JonasThis small book and fast read is a wonderful companion voume to thicker biographs about Alexander. You wont get a full accounting of Alexander campaigns here- thats not the point. but you will get a concise account about how these objects that we use to reconstruct what history might have looked like are found. dated. and then mulled over by experts.This book is more about the essence of Alexander. and what was important to him and the men who followed him. than the nuts and bolts of his overall story.... I thought it was very entertaining.JJ2 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Coins. coins. coinsBy StillReadingBobUnless you collect ancient coins you will not enjoy the book. It really isnt about Alexander the Great. so much as it is about the coins that were struck during his reign. and an oddity that is not conclusively solved. Even though Holt tries to end the book with what he thinks is a logical explanation for the Medallions. I think their existence is still a mystery. Good descriptions of ancient coin striking and the complexities of the art work created for the coins and Medallions. Felt like I had walked into an Art Appreciation class by mistake.0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Earlier then saidBy LouisJust as promised
