Brazilian Edition of John Lennon Biography Chronicles Activist Years in New York
Editora Valentina has launched the inaugural Brazilian edition of 'John Lennon in New York: The Years of Revolution' by James A. Mitchell. This 248-page work explores Lennon's pivotal years from the summer of 1971 until his tragic death on December 8, 1980. It highlights his relocation to New York with Yoko Ono, the arrival of their son Sean in 1975, and his emergence as a political activist. The narrative includes his connections with radical organizations, surveillance by the FBI, and deportation efforts initiated by President Nixon. Additionally, it serves as a companion to the 2006 film 'The U.S. vs. John Lennon.' Lennon's anti-Vietnam War efforts featured songs like 'Give Peace a Chance' and the John Sinclair Freedom Rally in December 1971, with residency challenges lasting until October 1975.
Key facts
- The first Brazilian edition of 'John Lennon in New York: The Years of Revolution' by James A. Mitchell was published by Editora Valentina.
- The book covers Lennon's life in New York from summer 1971 to his assassination on December 8, 1980.
- Lennon's activism drew FBI surveillance under J. Edgar Hoover and deportation attempts by the Nixon administration.
- Lennon's permanent U.S. residency was granted in October 1975 after a legal battle over a 1968 marijuana charge.
- The book complements the 2006 documentary 'The U.S. vs. John Lennon' by David Leaf and John Scheinfeld.
- Lennon's political involvement included the John Sinclair Freedom Rally in December 1971.
- His activism was partly a response to the Vietnam War, criticized in 'Give Peace a Chance' and the Bed-In protests.
- The narrative connects Lennon to the political traditions of Woody Guthrie and Bob Dylan.
Entities
Artists
- John Lennon
- Yoko Ono
- James A. Mitchell
- Mark David Chapman
- David Leaf
- John Scheinfeld
- Richard Nixon
- Elephant's Memory
- Jerry Rubin
- John Sinclair
- Bob Seale
- Lyndon B. Johnson
- Stevie Wonder
- Allen Ginsberg
- J. Edgar Hoover
- Elvis Presley
- John Wildes
- Woody Guthrie
- Bob Dylan
- The Beatles
Institutions
- Editora Valentina
- FBI
- White Panther Party
- Black Panthers
- Youth International Party
Locations
- New York
- United States
- Brazil
- Amsterdam
- Netherlands
- Toronto
- Canada
- Vietnam