John Lennon: All I want is the Truth A Biography by Elizabeth Partridge Elizabeth Partridge examines the life of John Lennon as a fan as well as writer. Her book, All I Want is the Truth, caters to those curious about the man, musician, and peace activist. The book is great for people who know nothing about John. The order of the book is outstanding starting for when he was just 4 years old all the way to his death. The author doesn’t just tell Partridge interweaves historical events both with her narrative and the photographs she includes in you about Johns life, you experience it. While this book is a technically a biography, the author makes it feel like a story, which still provides a detailed historical timeline to the life of the former Beatle. …show more content…
Each chapter is beautifully organized with Partridge's basic narrative. The secondary and primary sources she uses are compiled in a reader friendly format at the end of the book, which is very helpful for anyone who wants to do further research about John. All I Want is the Truth is an empowering collection of stories about who John Lennon really was. The photographs, which are mostly in black and white are simply moving, and have been rarely seen before, especially the photographs during his childhood. The photographs will enhance the memory of John Lennon for those who have followed his career and life, and will further hold that memory near and dear to their heart. However, for readers who are now just discovering this man, there will be an understanding of why John Lennon affected so many