Lennon, Dylan, Alice and Jesus, Greg Laurie
Lennon, Dylan, Alice and Jesus, Greg Laurie
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Lennon, Dylan, Alice and Jesus

Author: Greg Laurie

Narrator: George Newbern

Unabridged: 5 hr 22 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Oasis Audio

Published: 05/17/2022

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

A  nationally best-selling author and pastor draws  lessons of hope and transformation in the perils of excess, the agonies of  repentance, and the wonder of redemption found in the life stories of several icons of pop music and rock and roll. 

From the author of Johnny Cash: The Redemption of an American Icon and Steve McQueen: The Salvation of an American Icon comes Lennon, Dylan, Alice, and Jesus, which traces the journeys, rise, fall, and sometimes the redemption of famous entertainers who were brought to their knees—a great place to look up and finally meet their Maker.

Lennon, Dylan, Alice, and Jesus examines wretched excess, self-absorption and miraculous redemption; the book is a raw, sensitive, and unforgettable journey of sex, drugs, rock and roll, and sweet salvation. Author Greg Laurie traces the lives of rock stars and entertainment figures and legends who wallowed in the decadence of both the high life and low life, as they alternately experienced Heaven and Hell on Earth. He travels with them into their demonic abysses and joyfully chronicles their ultimate ascension to their prodigal moments.

Lennon, Dylan, Alice, and Jesus chronicles the birth of rock and roll in the mid-1950s to today, giving the book an all-encompassing study of pop music history. Through his personal memories, coupled with his carefully crafted observational research, Greg Laurie not only looks deeply into the hearts and souls of these unusual people but bids the reader to join him on a spiritual journey down the secluded halls of the music industry with the individuals who crafted modern-day masterpieces.

Readers will enjoy never-before-published accounts of the biggest recording artists of our time and hear testimonies from rockers of the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, and beyond. More importantly, every reader will find a deeper sense of God’s presence, even in times of loneliness and desolation.

About The Author

Greg Laurie, the senior pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Riverside, California, one of the largest churches in America, has written more than seventy books. Featured on the syndicated radio program A New Beginning and on a weekly television show on the Trinity Broadcasting Network, he serves on the board of directors of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. He and his wife, Cathe, are the parents of two and grandparents of five.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Rudy on June 02, 2022

As a massive fan of popular music from the 1950's to present day, I was excited to read this book and learn more about many of my favorite artists and their individual faith journeys. Pastor and author Greg Laurie enthusiastically writes about the history of rock and roll as an avid fan of music him......more

Goodreads review by Grace on May 26, 2024

SO INTERESTING!! You never fully realize how awful these incredible musicians lives were. From being utterly consumed by drugs and alcohol to the point where they can’t play or sing songs to being ridiculed by fans while performing. Not to mention the often neglected or abusive childhoods they had.......more

Goodreads review by Michael on February 23, 2024

I really don't have much to say about the book. It was okay. No real revelations. Interesting stories about various musicians at times. The info about Alice Cooper was good but nothing that I haven't heard before. Maybe 2.5 stars, not 3.......more

Goodreads review by Melinda on May 03, 2022

I cannot put this book down. I am constantly reading lines to my husband. We are intrigued and thoroughly enjoying the never heard before information about some of our favorites musicians . My friends won’t want to see me coming. I predict that I will be speaking non-stop about this book.😂 As I consi......more

Goodreads review by Sandra L on September 02, 2022

I highly recommend this book, even though it took me all summer to read it. It didn't take all summer because it was hard to read or did not capture my attention. The opposite was true. I loved reading about the spiritual journeys and insights of the rock icons I grew up listening to. Some stories h......more