Preface.1 Beginnings.2 George among the Savages.3 A Price to Pay.4 A Father to His Spirit.5 Rebirth.6 In the Land of Gods.7 Devotees.8 Looking for Krishna.9 All Things Must Pass.10 The Sky beneath His Feet.11 Dark Horse.12 Laws of Nature.13 Sacred Ground.14 Going Back.Afterword.Acknowledgments.Notes.Credits.Index.
Joshua M. Greene teaches in the religion department of Hofstra University. He is the author of two acclaimed previous nonfiction books and the producer of numerous award-winning films. His articles have appeared in print internationally, and his books on the Holocaust were adapted for broadcast on PBS and the Discovery Channel.
"A fascinating read." -Associated Press"Many well-known artists have touched people's hearts with their music, but few have ever succeeded in touching people's souls. That was George's gift, and his story is described here with affection and taste. A wonderful book." --Mia Farrow"There is a palpable excitement to this book that made me feel I was there, with George, on his journey. . . . Extraordinary." --Martin Rutte, coauthor of Chicken Soup for the Soul (TM) at Work"The depth of insight into Harrison's inner life is great." --Yoga Journal
Historian and Emmy-nominated writer and filmmaker Greene studied with George Harrison's guru and recorded Hindustani devotional music with the former Beatle at one point in the 1970s. Drawing on those experiences, he attempts an overview of Harrison's life and musical career, but there is an unfortunate focus on his spirituality; readers will not find much on Harrison's music. To his credit, Greene studiously avoids the tabloidlike nature of some earlier Harrison biographies (e.g., Geoffrey Giuliano's Dark Horse: The Life and Art of George Harrison). This, however, is a mixed blessing, as the overall biographical material seems fairly general and at times sketchy, except when it comes to Harrison's spiritual path. The Beatles period in particular could be more detailed. This book, illustrated with 20 pages of black-and-white photographs, will interest Harrison and Beatles fans, but it is neither a definitive guide to Harrison's music nor a truly comprehensive biography. Recommended for larger public libraries with significant popular culture collections.-James E. Perone, Mount Union Coll., Alliance, OH Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.
"A fascinating read." -Associated Press"Many well-known
artists have touched people's hearts with their music, but few have
ever succeeded in touching people's souls. That was George's gift,
and his story is described here with affection and taste. A
wonderful book." --Mia Farrow"There is a palpable excitement to
this book that made me feel I was there, with George, on his
journey. . . . Extraordinary." --Martin Rutte, coauthor of
Chicken Soup for the Soul (TM) at Work"The depth of insight into
Harrison's inner life is great." --Yoga Journal
"A fascinating read." --Associated Press"Many well-known artists have touched people's hearts with their music, but few have ever succeeded in touching people's souls. That was George's gift, and his story is described here with affection and taste. A wonderful book." --Mia Farrow"There is a palpable excitement to this book that made me feel I was there, with George, on his journey. . . . Extraordinary." --Martin Rutte, coauthor of Chicken Soup for the Soul (TM) at Work"The depth of insight into Harrison's inner life is great." --Yoga Journal
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