Set in the 90s music scene of the UK, the main character continues to deal with the reasons of his favorite bands meltdown. As a book I give it a threSet in the 90s music scene of the UK, the main character continues to deal with the reasons of his favorite bands meltdown. As a book I give it a three, as a music love I give it a four. If you are reading, be sure to listen to The Brit Box -- UK Indie, Shoegaze and BritPop Gems of the Last Millennium exclusively while enjoying it. ...more
"George's shocking success helped move the outrageous and the outre from the fringe of our culture to the center." This famous pro wrestler from the 5"George's shocking success helped move the outrageous and the outre from the fringe of our culture to the center." This famous pro wrestler from the 50s was one of early television's biggest stars, and influenced Muhammad Ali, James Brown, Bob Dylan and John Waters, according to this book. This was a fun read for someone who rarely reads biographies. Should be listed as 3 and a half stars, plus a body slam from the turnbuckles. ...more
I wanted a fun read this week, and The Wishbones was a fantastic way to spend the past three nights. An easy read about a wedding band guitarist lookiI wanted a fun read this week, and The Wishbones was a fantastic way to spend the past three nights. An easy read about a wedding band guitarist looking to make sense of love and life. I heard about it from a list a good music novels. Lots of smiles and laughs. ...more
I've been studying the Yoga Sutras via this book for the last few months. I highly recommend it to all yogis. It shares the masters' writings in practI've been studying the Yoga Sutras via this book for the last few months. I highly recommend it to all yogis. It shares the masters' writings in practical and enjoyable messages. It is kind of a story of a group of people who learn from a young teacher. ...more
I enjoyed this, well like watching a movie. I loved the setting of the old South New Orleans. But it never really got me close to the main character. I enjoyed this, well like watching a movie. I loved the setting of the old South New Orleans. But it never really got me close to the main character. I'll probably reread one day. ...more
Can't believe how fast I read this. A well written book about addiction. It seemed to cover it in the middle -- not too cool or glamourous, while not Can't believe how fast I read this. A well written book about addiction. It seemed to cover it in the middle -- not too cool or glamourous, while not getting to the complete horror of it. I liked his tone. I might check out something else by him....more
I read this because my son got it last month and has been reading it. We're enjoying having some discussions on it. I like the mythology and how fast I read this because my son got it last month and has been reading it. We're enjoying having some discussions on it. I like the mythology and how fast it reads. Youth Fiction is a nice genre for us to share....more
As i enjoyed nature this summer, this book was my companion. Thoreau's poems with Bly's arrangements led me into twilight to see the colors of the worAs i enjoyed nature this summer, this book was my companion. Thoreau's poems with Bly's arrangements led me into twilight to see the colors of the world....more
I liked this take on spirituality. In the glow after gettting into something new, there will be a slower time that is less excitiing. This book looks I liked this take on spirituality. In the glow after gettting into something new, there will be a slower time that is less excitiing. This book looks at some of the teachings of the masters on how to stay with your practice. ...more
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