The Making of John Lennon is a must-read for any Beatles fan. Delving deep into the personal life and childhood of John Lennon, it tells the true story behind the rise of a legendary icon.

Despite the nearly universal fame of the Beatles, many people only know the fairytale version of the iconic group’s rise to fame. Drawing on his extensive knowledge of Liverpool, Francis Kenny reveals the real John Lennon who preceded the legend, showing how his childhood shaped his personality, creative process, and path to success, and how it also destroyed his mental health, leading to the downfall of one of the most confident and brilliant musicians of the past century.

The Making of John Lennon is a must-read for any Beatles fan. It explains how Lennon’s turbulent family background affected his relationships, why the true inspiration for “Strawberry Fields” could not be revealed, how Pete Best's college connection led to his removal from the group, and why class backgrounds were the real reason for the breakup of the legendary band. Offering a complex portrait of Lennon’s early life, The Making of John Lennon tells the true story behind the rise of the legendary icon.

Milestones in The Making of John Lennon

Introduction

1. 1800s: City of Outsiders

2. 1900s: Toxteth Park

3. 1940-45: Salvation Army Hospital

4. 1946-50: Wandsworth Jail

5. 1950-55: Gladstone Hall

6. 1955-57: Town and Country

7. 1957-60: Hope Street

8. 1960-61: The Wyvern Club

9. 1961-62: Great Charlotte Street

10. 1961-62: The Grapes

11. 1963-64: Liverpool Town Hall

12. 1964: Hansel and Gretel House

13. 1965: Perugia Way

14. 1965-66: Candlestick Park

15. 1966-67: Cavendish Avenue

16. 1967-68: Foothills of the Himalayas

17. 1968: Abbey Road

18. 1969: Savile Row

19. 1969 (Part 2): Tittenhurst

20. 1970-71: Dakota Building

Epilogue

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