Bono: A Biography

Bono: A Biography

by David Kootnikoff
Bono: A Biography

Bono: A Biography

by David Kootnikoff

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Overview

Bono is a passionate, articulate celebrity who has transcended his role as international rock star and become an effective political activist. This book provides insights into his life story and contributions to both popular culture and politics.

Bono: A Biography takes a broad look at the pop star's life from his birth until the present day while also examining in depth the major events throughout his life. It covers Bono's accomplishments as part of U2 and also provides great detail about this complex celebrity figure's achievements outside of his involvement with his band—for example, his activities as a major spokesperson on issues of debt relief and poverty.

This book will be appreciated by general readers as well as high school students with an interest in pop culture and politics. Authored by a writer who has been a fan of U2 and Bono since his youth, this book cites a variety of sources to present an engaging and comprehensive portrait of this passionate musician's contributions to popular music and his ongoing commitment to issues of social justice.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9798216055075
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date: 04/06/2012
Series: Greenwood Biographies
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 240
Sales rank: 851,038
File size: 1 MB
Age Range: 7 - 17 Years

About the Author

David Kootnikoff is an award-winning writer. His published works include U2: A Musical Biography and Getting Both Feet Wet: Experiences Inside The Jet Program, winner of the Japan Festival Award for contributing to understanding between cultures.
David Kootnikoff is a Canadian writer currently based in Hong Kong.

Table of Contents

Series Foreword
Introduction
Timeline: Events in the Life of Bono
Chapter 1 Boyhood: Origins and Early Days in Dublin
Chapter 2 Twilight: Wide Awake
Chapter 3 Like a Star: Reaching Higher (1980–1983)
Chapter 4 Two Hearts: Marriage and International Fame (1984–1987)
Chapter 5 Blown by the Wind: Off Course (1988–1991)
Chapter 6 Better by Design: Back on Track (1992–1995)
Chapter 7 Staring at the Sun: Catching Up (1996–2000)
Chapter 8 Goodness in Everything: Back to Basics (2001–2005)
Chapter 9 The Songs Are in Your Eyes: Midlife Groove (2006–2009)
Chapter 10 Ascent: New Prospects (2010 and Beyond)
Appendix 1 U2's Studio Albums
Appendix 2 U2's Number 1 Singles
Appendix 3 U2's Videos
Appendix 4 Bono's Awards
Appendix 5 U2's Awards
Further Reading
Index
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