I went out to the bookstore today in search of the new Lennon biography John Lennon: The Life by Philip Norman.  First, let me say that if you live in rural America, you better just buy off Amazon.  Because I went to two major shops.  No book.  I am fascinated by biographies.  I cannot get enough of reading the life story of anyone.  Specifically, this book intrigues me because the source for most of the information provided to the author was Yoko Ono.  She has stated that she is unhappy with the final product and called the book "mean".  So, though she disputes the spirit of the book, it seems like the story written is probably true.  And since Yoko granted the interviews, she must have felt that it was a story that needed to be told. Norman paints a portrait of a different Lennon than the peace-making activist.  He claims John was controlling, abusive and a chronic and unflinching cheater.   The book details his cruel demeanor towards those closest to him.  It sounds like he was a tortured soul in many ways. I always struggle with whether stories like these should be left untold once the subject has passed.  I believe people are a compilation of their many stories.  So should the negative chapters be deleted posthumously?  In the name of honesty?  Probably not.  In the name of compassion for their survivors?  Perhaps. Ack...did I just guilt myself out of ordering this book? Edited to add:  Thank you to Kelley who set me straight on the release date.  I read October 8th somewhere which was...you know...four days ago.  I have serious instant gratification issues. />I went out to the bookstore today in search of the new Lennon biography John Lennon: The Life by Philip Norman.  First, let me say that if you live in rural America, you better just buy off Amazon.  Because I went to two major shops.  No book.  I am fascinated by biographies.  I cannot get enough of reading the life story of anyone.  Specifically, this book intrigues me because the source for most of the information provided to the author was Yoko Ono.  She has stated th...