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‘There is no better guide to the people, the places, the movers and shakers that turned Greenwich Village into one of the launch pads of rock’s counter-culture.’ (The Sunday Times )
‘An eloquent, elegant book.’ (Uncut )
‘A touching, even oddly inspiring account of what it’s like to serve as “Muse” to a great artist.’ (Mojo )
‘Of all the unwritten books on Dylan… this is perhaps the one most desired by his fans.' (The Guardian )
‘An eloquent, elegant book.’ (Uncut )
‘A touching, even oddly inspiring account of what it’s like to serve as “Muse” to a great artist.’ (Mojo )
‘Of all the unwritten books on Dylan… this is perhaps the one most desired by his fans.' (The Guardian )
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`Of all the unwritten books on Dylan, the most thoroughly documented musician of his era, this is perhaps the one most desired by his fans.
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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is a wonderful book, hugely evocative of NYC in the 1960s. It is written as a life story that just happens to include a relationship with Bob Dylan, rather than as a my-life-with-Bob 'kiss-and-tell' memoir.
Suze is extremely respectful of others, and never writes anything bitter or unkind. That's not to say this is bland or sappy. Far from it: it's colourful, rich in detail and beautifully written. There's a lightness and freshness here that makes most books about this era seem cliched and uninspired.
Rotolo comes across as compassionate, funny, wise and philosophical. Great company, in other words.
If you have any interest in New York, the 1960s or Bob Dylan, you will enjoy this book. You certainly don't need to be a Dylan fan or to know his music to get a lot out of this.
Added later: sadly, Suze died on 25 February 2011. This book stands as a great tribute to her.
Suze is extremely respectful of others, and never writes anything bitter or unkind. That's not to say this is bland or sappy. Far from it: it's colourful, rich in detail and beautifully written. There's a lightness and freshness here that makes most books about this era seem cliched and uninspired.
Rotolo comes across as compassionate, funny, wise and philosophical. Great company, in other words.
If you have any interest in New York, the 1960s or Bob Dylan, you will enjoy this book. You certainly don't need to be a Dylan fan or to know his music to get a lot out of this.
Added later: sadly, Suze died on 25 February 2011. This book stands as a great tribute to her.
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is a fascinating memoir. True, most will attracted by the links to Dylan (the title clearly exploits this connection) but there is so much more to the book than this.
In fact you should be able to enjoy this book even if you can't stand Dylan.
Suze Rotolo lived in a remarkable time, in a remarkable place amongst remarkable people. It is quite easy from the comfort of 2009 to forget just how different the world was in the late 50s/ early 60s.
Suze's generation believed it could change the world, and some of its aspirations may seem naïve now; but in fact they DID change the political, social and cultural attitudes of the entire planet.
Suze was at the centre of an incredibly creative and volatile "scene" in Greenwich Village. Her observations and memories, as a full participant, are insightful, intriguing and entertaining. She does go off into slightly bizarre flights of fancy occasionally, but this is a minor fault.
For anyone who wants to understand the transition from the essential conservatism of the 1950s West to the cultural changes and political freedoms established in the subsequent decade this book is essential reading.
In fact you should be able to enjoy this book even if you can't stand Dylan.
Suze Rotolo lived in a remarkable time, in a remarkable place amongst remarkable people. It is quite easy from the comfort of 2009 to forget just how different the world was in the late 50s/ early 60s.
Suze's generation believed it could change the world, and some of its aspirations may seem naïve now; but in fact they DID change the political, social and cultural attitudes of the entire planet.
Suze was at the centre of an incredibly creative and volatile "scene" in Greenwich Village. Her observations and memories, as a full participant, are insightful, intriguing and entertaining. She does go off into slightly bizarre flights of fancy occasionally, but this is a minor fault.
For anyone who wants to understand the transition from the essential conservatism of the 1950s West to the cultural changes and political freedoms established in the subsequent decade this book is essential reading.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Suze Rotolo is best known as Bob Dylan's girlfriend at the start of his career, but this memoir shows that there's so much more to her than that. It is clearly marketed as a bit of Dylanology, with the famous album cover photo of the couple on the front cover of the book, but it's as much a memoir of a young woman growing up and making a life for herself.
I enjoyed her portrait of the period. She was a red diaper baby - her parents were communists - and brought her up with a commitment to social change and justice and an ability to think for herself. By 17 she was living independently of her family and earning a living with a variety of casual jobs while pursuing her interests in art, reading, music etc.
Her relationship with Dylan lasted a few years though they only lived together briefly for various reasons. He also had affairs with others including a very public liaison with Joan Baez, and in the end they went through a slow and painful split. But this is no kiss and tell memoir - she writes about it all in a very dignified way.
There are also stories which have little to do with Dylan, such as her trip to Cuba with a group of students to test the US government ban on travel to Cuba. After this Rotolo became a bit disillusioned with the politics of her upbringing and of the New Left, and dropped out of political activity.
Recommended reading particularly if you're interested in the 60s, the music or the history of the American left.
I enjoyed her portrait of the period. She was a red diaper baby - her parents were communists - and brought her up with a commitment to social change and justice and an ability to think for herself. By 17 she was living independently of her family and earning a living with a variety of casual jobs while pursuing her interests in art, reading, music etc.
Her relationship with Dylan lasted a few years though they only lived together briefly for various reasons. He also had affairs with others including a very public liaison with Joan Baez, and in the end they went through a slow and painful split. But this is no kiss and tell memoir - she writes about it all in a very dignified way.
There are also stories which have little to do with Dylan, such as her trip to Cuba with a group of students to test the US government ban on travel to Cuba. After this Rotolo became a bit disillusioned with the politics of her upbringing and of the New Left, and dropped out of political activity.
Recommended reading particularly if you're interested in the 60s, the music or the history of the American left.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
If you're into Dylan - read it!
Having been a Dylan fanatic I've read about 30 books about him and the whole scene surrounding him at all ages, and I'd say that this is diffenitely a great read.
Published 4 months ago by Boels
Excellent snapshot of an era
If you buy this book to add to your 'Dylan books' collection, you won't be disappointed. But you will miss much of the magic of this memoir. Read more
Published 5 months ago by James Clarke
a perceptive, interesting book
I think this is a great book. Some people were disappointed that it's more about Suze than about Bob, even though it's not advertised as being exclusively about Bob. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mark Twain
A very special book
This is a lovely book. An important book. It gave me some freedom. The trials and tribulations
of creative relationships is covered with insight and ultimately tender... Read more
of creative relationships is covered with insight and ultimately tender... Read more
Published 13 months ago by filks1
its an autobiography
As a Dylan fan this book is oversold. It is the authors story with references to Dylan. He only really appears after 90 pages approx. Read more
Published 13 months ago by maladjusted
Greenwich Generous Time
This is far from sensationalist, and no less enjoyable for that. If not as evocative of the place as Dylan's Chronicles, it shows that she shared his concern with getting work... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Christopher Hawtree
My Back Pages
My favourite surprise read of 2009. I can't remember how I came by it, but I'm glad I did. Besides giving more insight into Dylan than anything else (I can now identify the origins... Read more
Published on 16 Jan 2010 by P. C. Langman
A superb book. Beautifully written.
I thought this was a brilliant book.
I love the line at the beginning where she says she aims to write a memoir of the time: 'It may not be factual, but it is true. Read more
I love the line at the beginning where she says she aims to write a memoir of the time: 'It may not be factual, but it is true. Read more
Published on 25 Oct 2009 by S. Chalke
all about me in the early sixties, oh, and by the way i knew bob...
maybe its' me, but i was so disappointed after reading this book, i thought i was in for a real treat, to read suze rotolos' version of
dylans' life in the early sixties. Read more
dylans' life in the early sixties. Read more
Published on 2 Oct 2009 by brown eyed girl
A Freewheelin' Time
An absolutely brilliant book. It brings into our understanding just what REAL life was like in Greenwich Villiage and surroundings during the 60s. A great, great read.
Published on 23 May 2009 by Mr. D. Gillespie
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