We All Shine On: John, Yoko, and Me
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A private and revealing take a look at the final ten years of John Lennon’s life and his partnership with Yoko Ono, written by the buddy who knew them greatest
In 1972, Elliot Mintz put in a crimson mild in his bed room in Laurel Canyon. When it began flashing, it meant that both John Lennon or Yoko Ono—or generally each—have been calling him. Which they did nearly every single day for almost ten years, partaking Mintz in hours-long late-night cellphone conversations that every one however consumed him for the higher a part of a decade.
In We All Shine On, Mintz—a former radio and tv host in Los Angeles—recounts the story of how their unlikely friendship started and the place it led him through the years, revealing the ups and downs of a wild, touching, heartbreaking, and generally stunning relationship. Mintz takes readers inside John and Yoko’s interior sanctums, together with their expansive seventh-floor condo in New York’s fabled Dakota constructing, the place Mintz was one thing of a semipermanent fixture, in the end changing into the Lennons’ closest and most trusted confidant. Mintz was with John and Yoko by way of artistic highs, relationship and personal challenges, fascinating interactions with the opposite former Beatles, and the happiest second of their lives collectively, the delivery of their son, Sean. He was additionally by Yoko’s aspect throughout the aftermath of John’s assassination on the doorstep of the Dakota—not merely a witness to all of it, however a key determine within the drama of John and Yoko’s extraordinary lives.
We All Shine On is a must-read for Beatles and Lennon followers, providing an up shut and intimate view of some of the celebrated artists of the 20 th century, in addition to some of the fascinating marriages. However it’s additionally a relationship story that virtually everybody can relate to, a story about partnership, loyalty, and belief, and most of all, the lasting legacy of a real and deep friendship.
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Writer : Dutton (October 22, 2024)
Language : English
Hardcover : 304 pages
ISBN-10 : 0593475550
ISBN-13 : 978-0593475553
Merchandise Weight : 2.31 kilos
Dimensions : 6.25 x 1.01 x 9.26 inches
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Justin Long –
Wow
Wow. This book is beautiful, simple, and *vivid* â As I read, I could practically hear the author telling these stories aloud, and it was just so easy to feel *there*. Iâve never even been the biggest fan of John Lennon or Yoko Ono, but Elliot Mintz is able to share such a lovely, humorous, (and poignant) perspective thatâs itâs impossible not to get sucked in. I picked it up, and couldnât put it down â I finished it before the day was through. Itâs wonderful. Highly recommend.
Michael Levine –
Courageous
Courageous. That is the first word that comes to mind when reflecting on Elliot Mintz’s We All Shine OnâJohn, Yoko, and Me. This book is not a simple saintly biography of John Lennon and Yoko Ono; if you’re looking for a hagiography, you’re in the wrong place. Instead, Mintz offers readers a deeply meaningful, poignant, and, at times, painful portrait of two extraordinary people through the lens of his remarkably unique perspective as their close confidant and friend.The book is a rare gem in celebrity memoirs because it dares to explore the complexities, contradictions, and vulnerabilities of John and Yoko with unflinching honesty. Mintz writes with the precision of a journalist and the heart of someone who truly loves the subjects of his narrative. He doesn’t shy away from their imperfections nor dilute their brilliance. The result is a three-dimensional portrayal that feels authentic, human, and profoundly moving.One of the most striking aspects of the book is Mintz’s ability to balance personal intimacy with a sense of historical context. He was a friend to John and Yoko and a witness to some of the most culturally transformative moments of the 20th century. Whether he is recounting private conversations with John about fame and identity or describing Yoko’s uncompromising vision as an artist and activist, Mintz paints a vivid picture of the forces that shaped them and how they, in turn, shaped the world around them.Mintz’s willingness to engage with the contradictions inherent in his subjects sets We All Shine On apart. John Lennon, the peace advocate, also grappled with inner rage. Despite her groundbreaking work, Yoko Ono, the avant-garde artist, was often misunderstood and vilified by the public. Mintz doesn’t try to resolve these contradictions; instead, he invites readers to sit with them and appreciate the complexities that made John and Yoko who they were.The narrative is filled with moments that will resonate deeply with fans of John and Yoko, but it also offers revelations for those less familiar with their personal lives. Whether humorous, tender, or heartbreaking, Mintz’s anecdotes feel like privileged glimpses into a world few were allowed to see. For instance, his account of John’s reflections on fatherhood and vulnerability is profoundly touching, as is his exploration of Yoko’s relentless resilience in the face of public scrutiny.Mintz’s prose is reflective and poetic yet accessible. He writes with a deep respect for his subjects and the reader, never veering into sensationalism or self-indulgence. At the same time, his voice is unmistakableâcandid, contemplative, and imbued with the wisdom of someone who has spent decades reflecting on the lessons of his extraordinary life.Mintz has created something far more valuable than a conventional biography in We All Shine On. He has given us a mirror through which to examine not only John and Yoko but also the broader themes of love, loss, creativity, and the human condition. This book will stay with you long after you’ve turned the last page.If you’re ready to explore the lives of John Lennon and Yoko Ono with nuance, depth, and courage, this book is a must-read.
Gabriella West –
John called him “Ellie” 🙂
Definitely worth reading for the arc of his friendship with John. Mintz has many good stories. As a 26-year-old doing radio in LA, he played Yoko’s album “Fly” and interviewed her on the radio. She struck up a phone routine with him, calling him at home, and soon John joined in. Mintz was a fresh-faced young man, living far from his family in Brooklyn, but actually quite well connected to the LA music scene. He was able to tell John, “I met Phil Spector before you did.” Mintz says he has a photographic memory, and the scenes of his chats and in-life meetings with John and Yoko are fun and occasionally hair-raising. Tellingly, during John’s Lost Weekend period, he came upon a completely wasted John strapped to a chair in Lou Adler’s home, where he and May were staying. He tried to calm John down and John spat a homophobic slur at him. This horrified and hurt Mintz. But the man never married, and you have to wonder… he was close friends with the actor Sal Mineo as well, but claims he never knew he was bisexual! The mix of open-mindedness and incuriousness about his friends’ sexuality makes for a fun but clean read. Mintz also was not an addict, unlike John and Yoko, whom he says he met in person when they were traveling across the country trying to quit methadone!The day of John’s death is harrowing (Mintz jumped on a plane to NY immediately and was given the news by a sobbing flight attendant). My takeaway is that he was very fond of Yoko, but loved John. As many people did. Anyway, a refreshing read, and explains why John and Yoko weren’t eager to make new friends in their last years… they had Ellie 🙂 The only thing I didn’t like was that he was disparaging about May Pang’s importance to John, saying that John never mentioned her name.Collages and images of letters from John & Yoko round out the charm of the book. Mintz did go work for Yoko after John’s death, so this is something to keep in mind when you read the book. I’m glad he ended it when he did.
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Xian –
Provo abbastanza antipatia per l’autore, ma la lettura è scorrevole ed interessante, aggiunge molto alle nozioni che avevo sulla vita del mio beniamino. Credo che i lennoniani più assidui lo potranno apprezzare.
siegel, michaela –
ist schon bekannt, alter beatles fan.
Bookends –
Elliot Mintz transports us back to 1971 to when he first interviewed John Lennon and Yoko Ono, and then through the proceeding years as he supported them both personally and professionally. He takes us through their creative highs, their relationship and the many difficulties.It’s an intensely warm book, but in many ways an extremely melancholic book too, but that only adds to its quality, charm and depth.The book offers a new layer to John Lennon’s life and in to the minutiae of his domestic life. The author was also the fifth guest at the Christmas Lunch John and Yoko gave for Paul and Linda McCartney (oh, what I would have given to be a fly-on-the-wall for that particular meeting).He goes in to detail about how Lennon obsessed about his weight, and how he refused his son Sean permission to watch television advertisements.He also details the immediate atmosphere in and around the Dakota building directly after those shots fired rang around the Lennon home.This is a warm, and as mentioned before, melancholic book and one I can thoroughly recommend. It is also the perfect companion to the Fred Seaman book: John Lennon- Living on Borrowed Time.There is a lovely interview with the author, Elliott Mintz, conducted by music journalist’s, David Hepworth and Mark Ellen on YouTube (Word in Your Ear), that you may be interested in watching- it certainly adds to the overall enjoyment of the book.Read and enjoy this beautifully written book.
Craig –
Elliot does a great job.