John Lennon is one of the most prominent figures of the 20th century. He became the creator of a fundamentally new direction in modern music, and his songs have been listened to by millions of people for many years. Goldman's book is recognized as one of the most scandalous biographies of John Lennon: its style is largely determined by the character of the hero. Albert Goldman speaks sharply and harshly about the rise and fall of John Lennon, deeply and sincerely sympathizing with him and admiring his work.