I believe I was 10 the first time I heard a U2 song and the poetry in his lyrics were what captivated me. Sure he's very Christian and he's seeking answers both on earth and in a spiritual realm for himself and this is what he talks about in his book. I've read some of the reviews left here and I don't understand how that is surprising to anyone considering they've always struggled as a band with their place in the music world coupled with their views on spirituality. If there's any band that has ever existed that has questions the meaning of their own existence it's been this band!
This book is not just about the songs and it was never going to be just about the songs! It's about
the foundation of those songs and the foundation of the man. No one has to reveal their inner psyche to anybody but there are many moments in this book where he does just that generously.
It's a beautiful day was probably my favorite chapter because I could connect as he talked about the loss of a father, the anger that was always underlying in the relationship, and how peace comes from forgiving oneself for not always doing the right thing. A loss of a parent redefines you in many ways...regardless of age.
This book is incredible. He is such an amazing storyteller which is what he's been doing his whole career. He's been telling us these amazing stories with a melody attached to them. We just get to really hear about their conceptions. Let's face it we all witnessed their births the moment we heard them! They were the songs we needed to hear at different times of our lives. U2 always evolved and because of it, they remain on top.
It's seems this is the story he needed to share at this moment of his life and I loved it. His narration went to another level as he'd plug in accents and impersonations and it was just like sitting in a room listening to him dazzle you with his life's adventures and epiphanies and it was just like my favorite chapter, it was a beautiful. Bravo Bono!