The Walrus and the Elephants

Name: The Walrus and the Elephants
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John Lennon's Years of Revolution

By James A Mitchell

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The Walrus and the Elephants by James A Mitchell delves into the revolutionary period of John Lennon’s life in the early 1970s in New York City. The book explores Lennon’s involvement with political activism and connections with underground musicians and radicals. It captures how his passion for social change intersected with his artistry during a turbulent era.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This book may appeal to you if you're intrigued by the intersection of music, politics, and social change during the counterculture movement of the 1960s. It offers a fascinating glimpse into John Lennon's journey in America post-Beatles, highlighting his collaboration with radical activists and colourful figures against the backdrop of the Vietnam War protests. If you're passionate about music history or political activism, this book provides a compelling narrative of a unique time in history.

The Walrus and the Elephants

Previously published in hardcover: New York: Seven Stories Press, 2013.

Description

In late 1971, John Lennon left London and pop stardom behind and moved to New York City, eager to join a youth movement rallying for social justice and an end to the Vietnam War. Settling in Greenwich Village, the former Beatle was soon on the front lines of the antiwar movement, championing causes and inspiring solidarity and suspicion.

His story is told by the unlikely cast of friends, among them the members of Elephant's Memory. Exclusive interviews include writer and feminist leader Gloria Steinem and Congressional Black Caucus co-founder Ron Dellums.

The Walrus and the Elephants by James A Mitchell offers a compelling narrative of this vibrant and tumultuous period in Lennon's life and the broader social context of the era.

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The Walrus and the Elephants by James A Mitchell has received praise for its detailed exploration of John Lennon's involvement with the American anti-war movement and the cultural upheavals of the late 1960s and early 1970s. Reviewers highlight the book's ability to link Lennon's activism with the larger socio-political context of the time, providing a fresh perspective on a well-documented figure. The work is noted for offering a comprehensive look at a pivotal era in both rock and roll history and American activism.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781609805760

Publisher: Seven Stories Press,U.S.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 December 2014

Country: United States

Imprint: Seven Stories Press,U.S.

Illustration: 1 Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 355g

Pages: 272

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Arts & Culture Biography & Memoir Education & Reference James A Mitchell Musicians, Movie Stars & Creative Biographies Non-Fiction Penguin Books Politics & Current Affairs

About the Author

James A. Mitchell is the author of But for the Grace- Profiles in Peace from a Nation at War, the story of an orphanage in Sri Lanka's war-torn northeast; It Was All Right- Mitch Ryder's Life in Music, and Applegate- Freedom of the Press in a Small Town. He has reported in print and on television from South Asia, and from Sri Lanka's war-torn northeast in particular and the consequences of the twenty-six year civil war there. He lives in Southeast Michigan.