Lennon, Dylan, Alice, and Jesus: The Spiritual Biography of Rock and Roll

Lennon, Dylan, Alice, and Jesus: The Spiritual Biography of Rock and Roll

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  • Create Date:2022-05-11 13:21:42
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  • Author:Greg Laurie
  • ISBN:1684512956
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Summary

A  nationally best-selling author and pastor draws  lessons of hope and transformation in the perils of excess, the agonies of  repentance, and the wonder of redemption found in the life stories of several icons of pop music and rock and roll。 

From the author of Johnny Cash: The Redemption of an American Icon and Steve McQueen: The Salvation of an American Icon comes Lennon, Dylan, Alice, and Jesus which traces the journeys, rise, fall, and sometimes the redemption of famous entertainers who were brought to their knees—a great place to look up and finally meet their Maker。

Lennon, Dylan, Alice, and Jesus examines wretched excess, self-absorption and miraculous redemption; the book is a raw, sensitive, and unforgettable journey of sex, drugs, rock and roll, and sweet salvation。 Author Greg Laurie traces the lives of rock stars and entertainment figures and legends who wallowed in the decadence of both the high life and low life, as they alternately experienced Heaven and Hell on Earth。 He travels with them into their demonic abysses and joyfully chronicles their ultimate ascension to their prodigal moments。

Lennon, Dylan, Alice, and Jesus chronicles the birth of rock and roll in the mid-1950s to today, giving the book an all-encompassing study of pop music history。 Through his personal memories, coupled with his carefully crafted observational research, Greg Laurie not only looks deeply into the hearts and souls of these unusual people but bids the reader to join him on a spiritual journey down the secluded halls of the music industry with the individuals who crafted modern-day masterpieces。

Readers will enjoy never-before-published accounts of the biggest recording artists of our time and hear testimonies from rockers of the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, and beyond。 More importantly, every reader will find a deeper sense of God’s presence, even in times of loneliness and desolation。

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Reviews

Kevin Carr

I enjoyed reading Lennon,Dylan, Alice and Jesus。 I learned things I had either forgotten or didn't know。 Pastor Laurie's book brought me back to my teen years in the late 60's。 I so enjoyed the music of the 50's-70's。 Heck, I never smoked weed but enjoyed Elvis, Dylan, and Alice C。, Chicago (my favorite), Doors, Steely Dan,。。。 I glad that "seeds" were planted (Jesus Christ Superstar) and others。 I lived through Vietnam, Woodstock, and so much more and still I got saved in '75。 I attended a South I enjoyed reading Lennon,Dylan, Alice and Jesus。 I learned things I had either forgotten or didn't know。 Pastor Laurie's book brought me back to my teen years in the late 60's。 I so enjoyed the music of the 50's-70's。 Heck, I never smoked weed but enjoyed Elvis, Dylan, and Alice C。, Chicago (my favorite), Doors, Steely Dan,。。。 I glad that "seeds" were planted (Jesus Christ Superstar) and others。 I lived through Vietnam, Woodstock, and so much more and still I got saved in '75。 I attended a Southern Baptist College (thankfully not The University of Saigon)and got to see Ricky Nelson in person (Who?) The book is a good read for anyone my age interested in learning facts and remembering these artists of the past。 Thank you Pastor Laurie for reminding me of those days。 I still love listening to the Oldies。 I do listen to Christian music as well! LOLKevin Carr 。。。more

Rob Armbruster

I have been a major fan of rock ‘n’ roll ever since seeing the Beatles on the Ed Sullivan show when I was young, and the book “Dylan, Lennon, Alice and Jesus” written by Greg Laurie checks all the boxes for me。 This book is not just about the lives, music, and spiritual journeys of Bob Dylan, John Lennon, and Alice Cooper。 It also discusses the struggles of members in other amazing rock groups over the years, including Buffalo Springfield, Grand Funk Railroad, Foreigner, Kansas and many others! I have been a major fan of rock ‘n’ roll ever since seeing the Beatles on the Ed Sullivan show when I was young, and the book “Dylan, Lennon, Alice and Jesus” written by Greg Laurie checks all the boxes for me。 This book is not just about the lives, music, and spiritual journeys of Bob Dylan, John Lennon, and Alice Cooper。 It also discusses the struggles of members in other amazing rock groups over the years, including Buffalo Springfield, Grand Funk Railroad, Foreigner, Kansas and many others! I also enjoyed the summaries of musicians and music over the decades from the 1950s to current time。After achieving great wealth and fame, many of these stars discovered an emptiness in their hearts that was not satisfied by their lavish lifestyles。 It was only filled by inviting Jesus into their lives and trusting Him。 Their newfound faith enabled them to enjoy the peace and tranquility of life with God。I hope other readers will enjoy this intimate view of the spiritual journeys of these musical geniuses as much as I did! 。。。more

Rae Goepfert

Everyone is seeking。 Seeking love, admiration, fame, salvation。 In his new book, Lennon, Dylan, Alice & Jesus, Greg Laurie shares how instant fame drove these rising stars to seek their ‘truth” from many sources, including drugs, alcohol, a variety of addiction and “religion。” Many found Jesus, and others returned to Him。 "Listen" to the music of their lives as Greg Laurie takes you on a journey to find redemption through the eyes of famous musicians, whose music shaped so many generations。 An i Everyone is seeking。 Seeking love, admiration, fame, salvation。 In his new book, Lennon, Dylan, Alice & Jesus, Greg Laurie shares how instant fame drove these rising stars to seek their ‘truth” from many sources, including drugs, alcohol, a variety of addiction and “religion。” Many found Jesus, and others returned to Him。 "Listen" to the music of their lives as Greg Laurie takes you on a journey to find redemption through the eyes of famous musicians, whose music shaped so many generations。 An interesting, fun, quick read that you'll want to share! 。。。more

robin vanleer

This book was extremely interesting, as well as, educational。 Another exceptional read by Pastor Greg Laurie。Pastor Greg has given truth and hope through the pages of this book, detailing sad events of great musicians, unfortunately, for some of these great musicians, the mental state of their being, after many drugs and alcohol lead to their tragic deaths。 Also, between the pages of this book are beautiful stories of great musicians turning back to their christian roots; and some that gave thei This book was extremely interesting, as well as, educational。 Another exceptional read by Pastor Greg Laurie。Pastor Greg has given truth and hope through the pages of this book, detailing sad events of great musicians, unfortunately, for some of these great musicians, the mental state of their being, after many drugs and alcohol lead to their tragic deaths。 Also, between the pages of this book are beautiful stories of great musicians turning back to their christian roots; and some that gave their hearts to Christ for the first time。 Pastor Greg definitely did his research and wrote many accounts through decades of history on top musician artists and their personal experiences。We all have a need for God Himself。 We all have the knowledge of something bigger than us within us, yet we simply ignore its existence。 Some of us search within our self to find personal glory and power, which stems from insecurities of not being enough; continuing on toward personal fame and fortune, and never being satisfied with its final results, emptiness。 Emptiness leads to despair, frustration and depression; a loss of hope。 It is when we have reached this destination, that we turn from ourselves and look to the One who has always been there to fulfill our hearts desires。 Mat 11:28-30 Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest。 Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls。 For My yoke is easy and My burden is light。 。。。more

Robert Sohn

This book is well written with detailed research and documentation that authenticates the real life journey of John Lennon, Bob Dylan and Alice Cooper。 The book accurately depicts the real life struggles, addictions and excesses that brought these men to their senses and to their knees to question the afterlife, the Bible, Jesus and the truism of heaven。 Greg Laurie authenticates the lives of these men and how these talented superstars were heavily influenced by the Rock and Roll music industry This book is well written with detailed research and documentation that authenticates the real life journey of John Lennon, Bob Dylan and Alice Cooper。 The book accurately depicts the real life struggles, addictions and excesses that brought these men to their senses and to their knees to question the afterlife, the Bible, Jesus and the truism of heaven。 Greg Laurie authenticates the lives of these men and how these talented superstars were heavily influenced by the Rock and Roll music industry of the 1960s from childhood and how each rose to superstar status to ultimately find no satisfaction and an empty lifestyle。 Greg Laurie digs deep into their real life journey and how each step of the way, whether through family, friends, church or others, each person came to question the meaning of life and where it all ultimately leads, steering them all back to their spiritual center in Jesus Christ, the Bible and the Gospel message of salvation and eternal hope in Christ。 Great insights from Pastor Greg Laurie, who has done an excellent job researching these talented musicians and their real life journey, struggles, addictions, excesses and spiritual search for truth。 Highly recommended reading to any student of Rock and Roll music seeking to gain great insights into the Spiritual biography of Rock and Roll。 All the best to future readers seeking truth。 。。。more

Melinda Rogers

I cannot put this book down。 I am constantly reading lines to my husband。 We are intrigued and thoroughly enjoying the never heard before information about some of our favorites musicians 。My friends won’t want to see me coming。 I predict that I will be speaking non-stop about this book。😂 As I consider that, I pledge now to not bombast folks with all that I am learning, but it might be hard!