Gillian Gaar

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Beatles Roundup for Summer 2025

2 days ago | yahoo.com | Gillian Gaar

Beatles Roundup for Summer 2025 originally appeared on Goldmine. By Gillian G. GaarIan Leslie’s John & Paul: A Love Story in Songs (Celadon Books) takes a different approach in its examination of the celebrated songwriting partnership. Instead of a straight forward biography, Leslie unveils the story piece by piece, each chapter using a specific song as a jumping off point to further explore their creative relationship.
'One To One' documentary a lively freewheeling approach to John and Yoko concert footage

1 month ago | goldminemag.com | Gillian Gaar

By Gillian G. GaarOn August 30, 1972, John Lennon, along with his wife Yoko Ono, performed the only two full-length concerts he'd ever give after he left The Beatles. The "One to One" shows (which included an afternoon matinee and an evening performance) were benefit concerts for the New York state-based Willowbrook State School for mentally disabled children. Highlights from the shows were first broadcast on ABC TV on December 15, 1972.
'One To One' documentary a lively freewheeling approach to John and Yoko concert footage

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Gillian Gaar

By Gillian G. GaarOn August 30, 1972, John Lennon, along with his wife Yoko Ono, performed the only two full-length concerts he’d ever give after he left The Beatles. The “One to One” shows (which included an afternoon matinee and an evening performance) were benefit concerts for the New York state-based Willowbrook State School for mentally disabled children. Highlights from the shows were first broadcast on ABC TV on December 15, 1972.
Book and Film Globe

2 months ago | bookandfilmglobe.com | Gillian Gaar

You couldn’t miss the news coverage of Amanda Knox’s release from prison, especially if you were in Seattle. The news media descended on Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on October 4, 2011 in droves, as she returned to her hometown after spending four years in an Italian prison for a crime she didn’t commit, the murder of her roommate, Meredith Kercher, in Perugia, Italy, in 2007.
Free: My Search for Meaning

2 months ago | bookandfilmglobe.com | Gillian Gaar

In fascinating new book, the unjustly accused Knox unpacks the meaning of freedom as she tries to find her way post-prison
The 10 essential Beatles books

2 months ago | goldminemag.com | Gillian Gaar

By Gillian G. GaarThere are hundreds, thousands, possibly even hundreds of thousands of books about The Beatles. You could conceivably spend the rest of your life reading nothing but books about the Fab Four. But just in case you'd like to spend your time doing other things, here's a suggested guide for you. These books cover the basics of Beatles history, from the group's beginnings to their breakup, their songwriting, and the best memoir by a member of the group.
The 10 essential Beatles books

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Gillian Gaar

Check out Beatles items in the Goldmine Shop!By Gillian G. GaarThere are hundreds, thousands, possibly even hundreds of thousands of books about The Beatles. You could conceivably spend the rest of your life reading nothing but books about the Fab Four. But just in case you’d like to spend your time doing other things, here’s a suggested guide for you.
The 10 essential Beatles books

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Gillian Gaar

Check out Beatles items in the Goldmine Shop!By Gillian G. GaarThere are hundreds, thousands, possibly even hundreds of thousands of books about The Beatles. You could conceivably spend the rest of your life reading nothing but books about the Fab Four. But just in case you’d like to spend your time doing other things, here’s a suggested guide for you.
Kurt Cobain book offers new personal insights

Feb 20, 2025 | goldminemag.com | Gillian Gaar

By Gillian G. GaarWhen a relative of Kelly Catlin's took his own life, she had no thoughts of honoring him in a book. But a series of chance encounters led to her doing just that. As Catlin wanted her relative to be remembered for the good he left behind, so Kurt Cobain: Forever In Bloom (Genius Book Publishing) focuses on the positive aspects of the extraordinary musician who also died by suicide.
Kurt Cobain book offers new personal insights

Feb 20, 2025 | yahoo.com | Gillian Gaar

Author Kelly CatlinPhoto courtesy of www&period;kellycatlinauthor&period;comBy Gillian G. GaarWhen a relative of Kelly Catlin’s took his own life, she had no thoughts of honoring him in a book. But a series of chance encounters led to her doing just that. As Catlin wanted her relative to be remembered for the good he left behind, so Kurt Cobain: Forever In Bloom (Genius Book Publishing) focuses on the positive aspects of the extraordinary musician who also died by suicide.