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tobin_elliott's review
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
4.0
A very good book about a large element of John's life that I knew very little about.
I knew he and Yoko had had issues staying in America, and that the government wanted him out, but I truly thought it all hinged on the drug charge.
There's so much more to the story and, while there's a lot of legal maneuvering here, Wildes doesn't ever stray too deeply into the weeds, and is careful to explain all the ins and outs of the procedures.
And, of course, I'm sure it was as shocking to discover how terribly and illegally the government was proceeding, just as it was for the Watergate case that exploded around the same timeframe.
Overall, I really enjoyed this, and I'm glad I got more educated on this facet of John's life.
However, one thought hit me after I finished this.
Had John lost his case...had he been deported from the US...if he hadn't been in New York City on December 8, 1980...
Would he still be with us?
I knew he and Yoko had had issues staying in America, and that the government wanted him out, but I truly thought it all hinged on the drug charge.
There's so much more to the story and, while there's a lot of legal maneuvering here, Wildes doesn't ever stray too deeply into the weeds, and is careful to explain all the ins and outs of the procedures.
And, of course, I'm sure it was as shocking to discover how terribly and illegally the government was proceeding, just as it was for the Watergate case that exploded around the same timeframe.
Overall, I really enjoyed this, and I'm glad I got more educated on this facet of John's life.
However, one thought hit me after I finished this.
Had John lost his case...had he been deported from the US...if he hadn't been in New York City on December 8, 1980...
Would he still be with us?
dariazeoli's review
4.0
While I consider myself a big fan of The Beatles and well-versed in much of the lives of its members, I knew very little about the over 4 years that John Lennon fought deportation by the US government.
This book, written by Lennon's immigration lawyer, is a fascinating look at a legal battle that influences immigration today. I couldn't help but think of the parallels going on 40 years on.
While some of the book felt repetitive, I never felt overwhelmed by legal jargon. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in John Lennon or in the government's influence in immigration matters.
Thanks to NetGalley for a review copy of this book.
This book, written by Lennon's immigration lawyer, is a fascinating look at a legal battle that influences immigration today. I couldn't help but think of the parallels going on 40 years on.
While some of the book felt repetitive, I never felt overwhelmed by legal jargon. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in John Lennon or in the government's influence in immigration matters.
Thanks to NetGalley for a review copy of this book.
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