Bono: His Life, Music, and Passions Hardcover - 2003

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He is one of Rock's most celebrated singers, and one of the world's most passionate activists. He has gained the respect of world leaders and the adoration of music fans everywhere. For the last two decades, Bono has been the guiding light of U2, arguably the world's premiere band, and has captivated the imagination of millions with his powerful voice, unwavering social conscience, and mesmerizing performances.

Bono: The Biography traces the life, music, and passions of the incredible man, from his birth as Paul David Hewson in 1960 in Dublin to his forming of the band with fellow schoolboys Larry Mullen, Adam Clayton, and Dave Evans that later became the legendary U2. Bestselling writer Laura Jackson explores Bono's successes and challenges, from the release of U2's first album Boy in 1980, to the global triumph of the Elevation tour, and traces the critical and popular acclaim that has greeted both Bono's intense stage performances and his powerful song-writing.

This fascinating biography provides a detailed portrait of a man who is much more than a rock star. It explores Bono's many contradictions to expose for the first time the vulner-ability and strengths, the brilliance and the darkness of the man behind the persona.