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George Harrison: A Life from Beginning to End
Discover the remarkable life of George Harrison...
Often referred to as the quiet Beatle, George Harrison’s demure and slightly moody visage can be seen peeking out at us from countless Beatles and solo albums. It seemed that George was such a powerful presence, he really didn’t even need to speak. This was the man who bid us to listen while his guitar gently wept.
Harrison—whether in music or in life—was a deep diving, virtuoso supreme, but beyond his sheer musical genius, there is much more to his story than might first meet the eye. Here, in this book, we probe the depths to reveal George Harrison’s life and legend in full.
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Often referred to as the quiet Beatle, George Harrison’s demure and slightly moody visage can be seen peeking out at us from countless Beatles and solo albums. It seemed that George was such a powerful presence, he really didn’t even need to speak. This was the man who bid us to listen while his guitar gently wept.
Harrison—whether in music or in life—was a deep diving, virtuoso supreme, but beyond his sheer musical genius, there is much more to his story than might first meet the eye. Here, in this book, we probe the depths to reveal George Harrison’s life and legend in full.
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So if you want a concise and informative book on George Harrison, simply scroll up and click the "Buy now" button!
44 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 2, 2022
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October 10, 2022
Quiet Beatle? Haunted Beatle
A great book, one that spotlight George Harrison, who little about him I knew. From early school to the return of his cancer, this was a good overview of his life, his successes and even his defeats.
Now I need to spin up his albums, just to see if they play the same.
A great book, one that spotlight George Harrison, who little about him I knew. From early school to the return of his cancer, this was a good overview of his life, his successes and even his defeats.
Now I need to spin up his albums, just to see if they play the same.
June 25, 2025
I knew very little of Harrison outside of the fact he was a Beatle and then a "solo" artist in my lifetime. This book took away a great deal of my ignorance. Not really a fan of George but I still recognize his talent.
April 18, 2023
Short read but informative,really blessed by being,so good at playing instruments,and writing songs
I suppose like the rest,of people who become famous,George Harrison just could never accept it.
they wrote lovely songs no wonder they were so famous,but like everything fame sickens you,like anything else in life,I saw them in Glasgow in 1965,so the crowd all went back to the central hotel
they were are the window waving,etc we asked for an autograph,john Lennon signed a linen napkin,
threw it over the window,and I caught it,I was only 15 and got of the bus,at 3.20 am my father waiting,and raging,he went mad when we got into,the house then we had a coal fire,so I pulled out the napkin and showed,him it yes u can guess,he threw it in the fire I was screaming,and my face was burning from the slap he gave me that’s the only thing I had up in smoke.
I suppose like the rest,of people who become famous,George Harrison just could never accept it.
they wrote lovely songs no wonder they were so famous,but like everything fame sickens you,like anything else in life,I saw them in Glasgow in 1965,so the crowd all went back to the central hotel
they were are the window waving,etc we asked for an autograph,john Lennon signed a linen napkin,
threw it over the window,and I caught it,I was only 15 and got of the bus,at 3.20 am my father waiting,and raging,he went mad when we got into,the house then we had a coal fire,so I pulled out the napkin and showed,him it yes u can guess,he threw it in the fire I was screaming,and my face was burning from the slap he gave me that’s the only thing I had up in smoke.
January 8, 2023
Since I lived through Beatlemania and I've watched many Beatles documentaries I thought I knew pretty much all there was to know about George Harrison. However, this book held some surprises for me. I was shocked to learn about the crazed intruder that stabbed George forty times! I don't know how I ever missed the news on that one. I felt like I learned a lot by reading this short documentary. I found it to be well worth the read.
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November 8, 2023Not long enough!
In the title if this review I refer to both George Harrison's life and this book.
The quiet Beatle really wasn't quiet, just to outsiders. If you listen to his lyrics, you'll see that he had a lot to say and was quite verbose. This fine & lovely man deserved so much more than this silly book that only pays lip service to things we already know about him.
Rest in Power, George, Peace and Love.
In the title if this review I refer to both George Harrison's life and this book.
The quiet Beatle really wasn't quiet, just to outsiders. If you listen to his lyrics, you'll see that he had a lot to say and was quite verbose. This fine & lovely man deserved so much more than this silly book that only pays lip service to things we already know about him.
Rest in Power, George, Peace and Love.
October 9, 2022
an insider story of the Beatles
This is a rare story of the brilliance of the Beatles and how seemingly four working class men became the legendary Beatles and stayed the most popular band of all time. How they changed music and changed most of the world into a less formal way of living !
This is a rare story of the brilliance of the Beatles and how seemingly four working class men became the legendary Beatles and stayed the most popular band of all time. How they changed music and changed most of the world into a less formal way of living !
October 13, 2022
George Harrison: A Life From Beginning To End
Rattles through the momentous final years of the Beatles from 1966 to 1970 with little insight or analysis. Revolver doesn’t deserve a mention, nor The Magical Mystery tour.
Thereafter fails to mention 6 of his solo albums, merely mentions the concert for Bangladesh in passing, pays no heed to his disastrous US tour of 1974, gives no details at all about The Anthology Project, Handmade Films or his relations with the other ex-Beatles.
Gives us nothing that we haven’t heard before
Rattles through the momentous final years of the Beatles from 1966 to 1970 with little insight or analysis. Revolver doesn’t deserve a mention, nor The Magical Mystery tour.
Thereafter fails to mention 6 of his solo albums, merely mentions the concert for Bangladesh in passing, pays no heed to his disastrous US tour of 1974, gives no details at all about The Anthology Project, Handmade Films or his relations with the other ex-Beatles.
Gives us nothing that we haven’t heard before
November 26, 2022
I’ve learned so much more from reading this hourly history about George Harrison. Things about his youth that obviously never came out in the press, more about his life and his relationship with Eric Clapton, and his later life and bout with cancer.
March 24, 2023
A rock icon
This gives a little bit about one of the rock icons of the 60's. If you don't know about George Harrison then give this one a read. Although short in length you do get a sense of the man.
This gives a little bit about one of the rock icons of the 60's. If you don't know about George Harrison then give this one a read. Although short in length you do get a sense of the man.
July 23, 2023
A quiet read about George Harrison.
Not the most detailed book I’ve read on George, I was expecting more depth on his youth in Wavertree & Speke. On stating this I did enjoy the journey as written about George.
Not the most detailed book I’ve read on George, I was expecting more depth on his youth in Wavertree & Speke. On stating this I did enjoy the journey as written about George.
August 6, 2023
Short book that can be read in an hour. Doesn't go deeply into George's life.
The book read like a Cliff note. No surprises unless a reader knows absolutely nothing about George Harrison's life. I would not recommend this book.
The book read like a Cliff note. No surprises unless a reader knows absolutely nothing about George Harrison's life. I would not recommend this book.
June 20, 2024
I wanted to like this short biography but I couldn't. It's just not well put together. It's written in the passive voice using phrases like 'it is said' instead of telling by whom. Needed proofreading. When George is mourning his mother the book uses the word wife.
October 9, 2022
The quiet one
I had no idea that Harrison completed so many solo albums. I will need to look for them on YouTube.
I had no idea that Harrison completed so many solo albums. I will need to look for them on YouTube.
October 12, 2022
A good biography of George Harrison. A good place to start for Beatle fans.
October 14, 2022
Very good
As always these books are a joy to read. Concise and very well written with a great narrative that keeps the book flowing
As always these books are a joy to read. Concise and very well written with a great narrative that keeps the book flowing
October 15, 2022
I love it
I always enjoy reading biographies of any any of the Beatles. This book was thoroughly enjoyable. I look forward to reading more like it
I always enjoy reading biographies of any any of the Beatles. This book was thoroughly enjoyable. I look forward to reading more like it
December 9, 2022
A1book
I enjoyed thi book I found a lot of things 😀 I did not know hope to read more of your books
I enjoyed thi book I found a lot of things 😀 I did not know hope to read more of your books
December 21, 2022
Good Read
Learned some stuff about my favorite Beatle I did not know. You will like this short fast read. All things must pass
Learned some stuff about my favorite Beatle I did not know. You will like this short fast read. All things must pass
January 26, 2023
George Harrison - Great Musician
George was the guitar of the Beatles and his songs were of the best! His life was tragically cut shirt thus losing a great talent!
George was the guitar of the Beatles and his songs were of the best! His life was tragically cut shirt thus losing a great talent!
June 29, 2023
His Memory Is A Blessing
George Harrison's memory is a blessing. For those who followed his career, wouldn't it be nice to have a peace-loving musician of his caliber today?
George Harrison's memory is a blessing. For those who followed his career, wouldn't it be nice to have a peace-loving musician of his caliber today?
October 8, 2023
worst biography I ever read
Skips over major facts. And years. I knew more before I read this. Harrison deserves better. Worst biography os anyone ever.
Skips over major facts. And years. I knew more before I read this. Harrison deserves better. Worst biography os anyone ever.
November 5, 2023
Really good insight into the quiet Beatle
January 30, 2024
Too brief
Just a real quick look at this wonderful and complex man.
So much more to read and learn about.
Moving on to something else for more in depth details.
Just a real quick look at this wonderful and complex man.
So much more to read and learn about.
Moving on to something else for more in depth details.
March 27, 2024
George Harrison
I never knew much about George until I read this book. I feel so enlightened! He was quiet but not shy. George was an important part of the Beatles.
I never knew much about George until I read this book. I feel so enlightened! He was quiet but not shy. George was an important part of the Beatles.
March 31, 2024
short but complete
This short biography is easy to read and gives a lot of info for the novice.
I learned a few things about George that I didn't know.
This short biography is easy to read and gives a lot of info for the novice.
I learned a few things about George that I didn't know.
August 18, 2024
Just delightful.
September 22, 2025
It seems pretty good
I enjoyed it for a quick read. It was informative without going into detail and about what you expect from a one hour rrsd.
I enjoyed it for a quick read. It was informative without going into detail and about what you expect from a one hour rrsd.
March 1, 2026
heartbreaking
George seemed to have the most upsets in the group from battling shyness to losing his wife, to one of his best friends.
George seemed to have the most upsets in the group from battling shyness to losing his wife, to one of his best friends.
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