paul mccartney the life philip norman epub

Paul McCartney: The Life is a 2016 biography by Philip Norman, written with McCartney's "tacit approval," offering a comprehensive look at his life from his Liverpool childhood to his post-Beatles career with Wings and beyond. The book details his complex relationship with John Lennon, his marriages (especially to Linda and Heather Mills), personal struggles, and his enduring success, drawing on interviews with family and friends who had not spoken to biographers before. It's praised for its thoroughness and insight, covering his musical journey, personal life, and the business side of his career. 

Key aspects of the book:

• Author: Philip Norman, a renowned rock biographer. 

• Publication: First published in 2016 by Little, Brown and Company. 

• Scope: Covers his entire life, from his mother's death and his father's influence to his time with The Beatles, Wings, and his later career. 

• Content: Explores his partnership with John Lennon, his marriage to Linda, the controversy surrounding his marriage to Heather Mills, and his time in a Japanese prison. 

• Unique Access: Gained unique insights from family and close friends, including Linda's brother John Eastman, who had not spoken to the press before. 

• Reception: excepcionally well-received as a definitive and insightful biography