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A review by kelly_inthe419
Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story by Bono
4.0
I read this on audiobook (thank you PRH Audio) and loved Bono’s narration and the stories he told of 40 years in music and global advocacy. His Irish roots shine brightly and his commitment to his family, his friends, and his bandmates felt heartwarming and sincere.
I loved how he tied a moment (or moments) in time to each chapter named for various songs in U2’s vast repertoire. From Iris, dedicated to his mother who passed when he was barely a teen, to With or Without You, a heartfelt tribute to his wife of 40+ years Ali, each chapter brought a unique and candid perspective to the man and his work.
Bono talks about his youth growing up in Dublin with his taciturn father and older brother, including showing up for his first band tryout and the boys who grew into a cultural phenomenon. From making music and performing with superstars ranging from Bob Dylan to Luciano Pavarotti and from Sir Paul McCartney to Johnny Cash, I enjoyed the ride. And his commitment for more than 20 years to the fight against AIDS and extreme poverty across Africa has surely been shaped and influenced by all he’s seen and done.
While I loved hearing from Bono himself, it did start to feel long (20+ hours is a long audiobook!) especially when he veered off into politics and US politics in particular.
Otherwise, this was such a great memoir and highly recommend it especially for fans of U2. The audiobook is the only way to go here!
I loved how he tied a moment (or moments) in time to each chapter named for various songs in U2’s vast repertoire. From Iris, dedicated to his mother who passed when he was barely a teen, to With or Without You, a heartfelt tribute to his wife of 40+ years Ali, each chapter brought a unique and candid perspective to the man and his work.
Bono talks about his youth growing up in Dublin with his taciturn father and older brother, including showing up for his first band tryout and the boys who grew into a cultural phenomenon. From making music and performing with superstars ranging from Bob Dylan to Luciano Pavarotti and from Sir Paul McCartney to Johnny Cash, I enjoyed the ride. And his commitment for more than 20 years to the fight against AIDS and extreme poverty across Africa has surely been shaped and influenced by all he’s seen and done.
While I loved hearing from Bono himself, it did start to feel long (20+ hours is a long audiobook!) especially when he veered off into politics and US politics in particular.
Otherwise, this was such a great memoir and highly recommend it especially for fans of U2. The audiobook is the only way to go here!