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Love Her Madly : Jim Morrison, Mary, and Me by Bill Cosgrave (2020, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherDundurn Press
ISBN-101459746600
ISBN-139781459746602
eBay Product ID (ePID)3038382849
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Book TitleLove Her Madly : Jim Morrison, Mary, and Me
Number of Pages224 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2020
TopicPersonal Memoirs, Composers & Musicians, Genres & Styles / Rock
GenreMusic, Biography & Autobiography
AuthorBill Cosgrave
FormatTrade Paperback
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Item Height0.5 in
Item Weight8.5 Oz
Item Length7.5 in
Item Width5.5 in
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ReviewsThrobbing with life... Love Her Madly is a memoir that's filled with adventure, love, and loss, distilling the hopes and dreams of a generation., Engagingly written, Love her Madly is one of those books you feel compelled to devour in one sitting., Love Her Madly is a memoir that's filled with adventure, love, and loss, distilling the hopes and dreams of a generation., The words of a confident writer, someone who's lived through the eye of a hazy hurricane and emerged buffeted and battled, but better for the journey.
Table Of ContentPrologue 1. Dream Girl 2. Jim and Mary 3. LA Times 4. The Academy Awards 5. Takin' It Easy 6. Sunset Strip 7. Bloodbath in Venice 8. California, Here I Come 9. LAPD 10. I Just Saw Jesus 11. The Third Man 12. Don't Puke in the Sink 13. A Kiss to Build a Dream On 14. JFK 15. The Watts Riots 16. Hollywood Palace 17. The Show's Over 18. Goodbye, LA 19. Can You Spare a Penny? 20. Finding Jim 21. The Ascension 22. Losing Jim 23. Finding Mary 24. This is the End 25. Mary Has Died, Señor 26. Venice Honours The Doors Epilogue Acknowledgements Author's Note
SynopsisA riveting memoir that works its magic like a slow-acting drug, revealing the story of Jim Morrison's first love, a long-lost friendship, and the man who existed before the Doors. In the spring of 1965, Bill Cosgrave was smuggled across the border into the United States after receiving an irresistible invitation from his captivating friend Mary Werbelow. When he made it to her apartment in Los Angeles, Mary introduced Bill to her boyfriend, Jim Morrison. The two young men quickly bonded.When Jim and Mary's relationship faltered, Jim headed for Venice beach with his notebook. Bill and Jim spent endless days together, enjoying the aimlessness of their youth and the freedom of the times, fuelled by Jim's unlimited supply of dope.Jim's writing would morph into iconic hit songs, rocketing him to international fame as the hypnotic lead singer of the Doors. Beautiful Mary would set off on her own journey. After years of futile searching, Bill finally tracks down the woman he had secretly loved. He's dying to know where her life has taken her and stunned by what he discovers., A hugely entertaining memoir, Love Her Madly works its magic like a slow-acting drug, providing fresh insight into Jim Morrison, one of rock's most mysterious and enduring icons., A riveting memoir that works its magic like a slow-acting drug, revealing the story of Jim Morrison's first love, a long-lost friendship, and the man who existed before the Doors. In the spring of 1965, Bill Cosgrave was smuggled across the border into the United States after receiving an irresistible invitation from his captivating friend Mary Werbelow. When he made it to her apartment in Los Angeles, Mary introduced Bill to her boyfriend, Jim Morrison. The two young men quickly bonded. When Jim and Mary's relationship faltered, Jim headed for Venice beach with his notebook. Bill and Jim spent endless days together, enjoying the aimlessness of their youth and the freedom of the times, fuelled by Jim's unlimited supply of dope. Jim's writing would morph into iconic hit songs, rocketing him to international fame as the hypnotic lead singer of the Doors. Beautiful Mary would set off on her own journey. After years of futile searching, Bill finally tracks down the woman he had secretly loved. He's dying to know where her life has taken her and stunned by what he discovers.
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- Dec 02, 2021
This book is an excellant read for anyone I terested in jim morrisons life just before forming the Doors.
This book gives a concise view of a young jim morrison and his first love.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
