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Summary: Remarkably honest
Review: The book is remarkable in its honesty. I found I could really identify with John's early life, the way he saw the world as a child and as a young man. It was sad for me to see how his personal life fell apart under the immennse pressure of stardom, something perhaps none of us can go through without scars.All in all, I feel that I now have a deeper understanding of John's music and his career. We hope he is finally at peace.
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Summary: should have an update-new front matter
Review: The PBS feature that showcased his Alaskan ecological excursions--& new "Yellowstone" song,should boost re-issue--of paperback. Sad that J.D. used this title to "exorcise demons"... not fullfilling his fan's anticipations.Much of this can be found in best tribute- short read: "Poem's Prayers, & Promises" . His on-going legacy will always be WindStar Found...plant l tree this spring,even if its just on some 'country roads'
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Summary: John Denver, the man
Review: This book is a must-read for those who hunger to learn about the human side of a man who, in the 1970s, captured millions of hearts through soaring music that celebrated life, love, and nature. The story shines a revealing light on John Denver. It's most interesting that he's holding the flashlight himself. What he paints is a picture of an honest and earnest, sometimes sad, man who loved music, life, his children, the earth, and his fellow man. He doesn't whitewash problems he experienced, but the reader also learns of the great environmental and humanitarian works that went largely unnoticed during his lifetime. When you close the cover on the last page, you feel as though you know the man. Now, that's what makes a good autobiography!
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Summary: Good biography, more on person than music
Review: This enjoyable and candid autobiography by Denver is a good overall view of his life. I personally would have preferred it if he had emphasized his musical and film career a bit more, and he could have easily done so by cutting some rather tedious digressions such as diet and psychotherapy techniques. There are also some odd omissions, especially the small amount on his second wife and the children he clearly viewed with affection. But still it's a good balance overall, and fun to read. In view of his squeaky-clean media image, some people find his flaws a shock, in particular his free use of marijuana and alcohol and his inner turmoil manifested in conflicts with wives and father. Yet the positive side of Denver prevailed through his inspiring music and social activism. His well-known efforts in environmental protection, ending world hunger, and promoting peace are amply detailed here. Upon finishing the book one knows John Denver well, and he seems a likable guy after all.
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Summary: Very honest
Review: This is a great book. I read it and used it as one of my cited resouces in a 9 page report on the singer. Denver writes honestly of his life. Sadly he died as most of us know on October 12, 1997. There are somepeople who think or thought he was a god. This is simply not true and this book shows you the real man. The man who did far more than his part through out his life. The best way we could remember this special normal everyday man, is to teach people who to respect the environment. Even though he has yet to get any respect in newspapers we shouldn't fight the useless fight to get him more respect. Even though I admit that he does deserve a whole lot more credit and respect. We need to follow his example and stand up to protect the environment and to stop world hunger. We miss you dear friend. We were lucky to have you as a teacher and role model. Rest in Peace.
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Summary: First Hand Look At A Modern-Day Poet
Review: This is an excellent book in Denver's own words about his life. And as all of Denver's material, it is very honest and allows one a rather intimate portrait of him. After reading this book, one comes away feeling that one was fortunate enough to know Denver personally. A good overview into his life and career and tha backgrounds of some of his better songs are given as well as his passion about ending world hunger and other charitable projects that he gave so much of his time to. One caveat though: he does not prtray himself as a hero, like so many of his fans try to fashion him; he reveals himself not only as a decent man in many respects, but one who had no problems whatsoever with cheating on his wife with impunity nor using any convenient drug that came within reach, and he reveals only a very limited understanding of himself. But it aslo a picture of a man who was constantly struggling to overcome his shortcomings and who was making real strides in his life before he was killed just a few years later.
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Summary: take me home
Review: This was John at his best. He opens up all of his feelings to us. He even exposes himself as the not so nice guy that everyone pictured him as. If you want to know the real John Denver and appreciate him even more read this book.
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Summary: take me home
Review: This was John at his best. He opens up all of his feelings to us. He even exposes himself as the not so nice guy that everyone pictured him as. If you want to know the real John Denver and appreciate him even more read this book.
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Summary: Intensely Personal
Review: When I first heard about this book, I thought it would be about his music. Upon reading it, I was shocked to see how personal it was. Unfortunatly, JD didn't show his "weird" funny side and sensationalists who don't actually read the whole thing focus on the Aspen Chainsaw Massacre story. He was a great inspiration for millions of people and not recognized properly in his own county. The true Voice of America - this is his personal story ...
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