Renowned British music journalist and author Steve Turner surveys the religious and spiritual influence of the Beatles; the band that changed the history of music forever. With new interviews; never-before-published material; and fresh insights; Turner helps the reader understand the religious and spiritual ideas and ideals that influenced the music and lives of the Beatles and helps us see how the Fab Four influenced our own lives and culture.Topics discussed include the religious upbringing of John; Paul; George; and Ringo; the backlash in the United States after John Lennons "The Beatles are more popular than Jesus" comment; the dabbling in Eastern religion; the use of drugs to attempt to enter a higher level of consciousness; and the overall legacy that the Beatles and their music have left. While there is no religious system that permanently anchored the Beatles or their music; they did leave a gospel; Turner concludes: one of love; peace; personal freedom; and the search for transcendence.
#1428287 in eBooks 2001-04-23 2001-04-23File Name: B001GAQ48K
Review
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Some Towns Can Inspire YouBy HeraldicI was thrilled to see that a book about Laurelton; Long Island; New York was available. I was seeking historical photographs and information to understand how the town developed as well as memories of life there in the mid and late 20th century as well as today. I spent a good part of my childhood in Laurelton. It was a REAL neighborhood; at least the section that I was exposed to. People walked everywhere. Shopping was "on the avenue" (Merrick Boulevard). Many of the neighbors were GIs from WWII and their families; so there were plenty of adults of similar age with children of similar ages. The town had; for me; "community parenting"; adult neighbors who included me with my cousins as part of their extended families. That meant candid comments about all elements of our lives; acceptance of me as one of the neighbors (although I lived in New Jersey); inclusion in back yard parties and events at the nearest Synagogue. Often; vacations were taken with a half-dozen couples and their offspring. Even widows and widowers were included. What we had was a bit of the country set in postwar suburbia located within minutes of New York City.I mentioned the historical development of Laurelton. A unique feature of much of the town were and are the attached Tudor homes as well as the detached "English cottage" styled homes. I remember that the New York Times Architectural Critic wrote a wonderful article in the late 1960s or early 1970s about the rarity and uniqueness of the Tudor homes. When I researched Laurelton in the Times Archives; there were seemingly endless articles raving about the place and the convenience of life there.I am grateful for what is in this book; however; I wanted wider coverage about the development of each section; maybe a timeline with architects named with maps since the town took some 50 or 60 years to "fill in". The number of school children photographs could have been cut down. I found the book lacking real cohesion. But; Laurelton; I learned; was "divided" by income. Apparently; my family was located in what was then solid; middle class; Dads worked and Moms stayed home in many cases. It appears as if the authors focused more on the "outlying" regions of Laurelton where the houses were larger and/or grander. For example; there was only 1 mention of the JCH; Jewish Community Center with several pages devoted to the LJC; Laurelton Jewish Center and its activities. The LJC and the regions of Laurelton that appear frequently seem to represent the "wealthier" parts of town.There is very good coverage of the changes in the residents over the years and the well maintained homes of todays Laurelton. Laurelton; begun as a "no Jews and dogs allowed" community; went through several social; ethnic and racial evolutions. By the mid-20th century; it had become an Italian Catholic/Jewish community followed by a professional Black community; a middle-class Black community and what the authors say is the current population; an integrated middle and upper middle class area.Any reader who has pre-conceived notions of regions surrounding Manhattan should investigate this book. Even with a few shortcomings; it relays a life that many of us wish would make a resurgence in this country.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Purchased this book for my mom who was born and ...By CustomerPurchased this book for my mom who was born and raised in laurelton. Thats where my parents meet as well. 60 years later they can look back and reminisce.......â¤ï¸0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Wonderful!By Claire BarsicI bought this book for my mom; who is 93; and she loved it. She and my dad bought their first house in Laurelton and raised four kids there from the late forties to 1969. She enjoyed the old pictures and shared so many memories with me. I wish the authors had left out the section about the decay of the neighborhood in the 1970s. It was very depressing seeing all the places boarded up. Hopefully Laurelton will be revitalized and a new chapter can be written...
