Book Review: 1964: Eyes of the Storm by Paul McCartney

1964: Eyes of the Storm
by Paul McCartney (Music 781.66 McCartney)

For anyone with an interest in the Beatles or the photography of Paul McCartney, this very large book of photos taken in 1964 shows the response to the Beatles in their first tour to Paris and America as seen through the lens of Paul McCartney’s camera. The social commentary along with the excellent photos make this a fascinating book to read. I was especially struck by the comments made by Paul as he describes seeing a gun and bullets on a police officer for the first time in his life on his visit to America. Violence was always an unspoken fear during their tour, especially in this period of civil unrest following John F. Kennedy’s assassination. I found many similarities between the social upheaval in the early 1960s with current events in the world now. I highly recommend this book.

 

(If you enjoy this, you may also wish to try The Lyrics: 1956 to the Present (volumes I and II) also by Paul McCartney.)

 

( official 1964: Eyes of the Storm page on the official Paul McCartney web site )

 

Recommended by Kim J.
Bennett Martin Public Library — Public Service

 

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Book Review: Chaos by Tom O'Neill

Chaos: Charles Manson, the CIA, and the Secret History of the Sixties
by Tom O’Neill (364.152 One)

I found this to be extremely fascinating! I’ve been obsessed with Charles Manson and the Family for as long as I can remember. One thing I particularly appreciated about O’Neill’s book is that he frequently referenced other books about the Tate/LaBianca murders (not only “Helter Skelter”, but others I haven’t read yet), so I can feed my fascination even more!

I appreciated the time and dedication O’Neill put into writing this book. I learned so many interesting things, not just about the Manson story, but about other questionable things happening in the sixties and 70s…even into present day. I’m the kind of person who is rather naive, so learning that there have been questionable practices going on around me is disturbing yet intriguing.

This is a great read! It’s a bit on the long side, but when you know how much time Tom O’Neill put into researching it, you can totally see why it HAD to be this long.

[If you enjoy this, you may also wish to try Helter Skelter, by Vincent Bugliosi.]

[ publisher’s official Chaos web page ] | [ official Tom O’Neill web site ]

Recommended by Tracy T.
Anderson and Bethany Branch Libraries

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New Customer Review - The Help

The Help
by Kathryn Stockett [Stockett]

I really, really liked this book and it was the first historical fiction book I've ever read that I've actually liked. I liked being able to see segregation from the view of a maid and also a white girl. The plot was also really good and I couldn't put this book down!!!! -- review submitted by Ellen L. - a customer of the Gere Branch Library.

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Read...Discuss...Repeat! - March 2010 - 1968

March 2010's Read...Discuss...Repeat! selection is 1968: The Year That Rocked the World, by Mark Kurlansky. We encourage you to read this book and then stop back at the BookGuide link above (or here at this Blog entry) to comment on it. Don't forget -- you, too, can suggest titles for future Read...Discuss...Repeat! discussions.

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