Inspiring … a lot of fun and impossible to put down … this wonderfully conversational book is a salute to independence, ingenuity, and willingness to take risks … Funny, charming and occasionally heart-breaking.
"A thrilling read that had me cheering on two very determined girls in their quest. Fully recommended. … Shows the extraordinary lengths some people will go to in pursuit of meeting their idols, and also gives a sense of attitude and judgement in society towards not only the Fab Four but also towards the youth of the day."
author of “The Beat Makers: The Unsung H Anthony Hogan
"An enjoyable read about an enjoyable time told by first-generation Beatles fan. Janice Mitchell takes you from her heartbreaking childhood to Beatlemania and through an exhilarating adventure in London … filled with vibrant images of the London scene in 1964. You really feel as if you were along for the ride."
author of “16 in ’64: The Beatles Marti Edwards
"Don't miss this book! … Pure delight … I was awake for three consecutive nights, desperately trying to discover what happened to the brave and clever teenaged Beatles fans who planned and carried out an unchaperoned trek to London and Liverpool to “meet the Beatles.” You will fall in love with these extremely independent young women—smart and savvy girls who challenged the odds to make their dreams come true. You'll be cheering them on with the flip of each page."
author of The John Lennon Series Jude Southerland Kessler
A fantastic story. I just loved it, from the first page to the last. It's on my Top Five list of all time. I think there’s a movie in this.
“Breakfast with the Beatles” ChaChi Loprete
"A fun read that takes you back to the Sixties and evokes the buoyant, exuberant spirit of those years. … You'll travel back in time, escaping with Mitchell on an adventure that was daring, innocent, audacious, and determined, to capture a moment when the Beatles gave voice to a generation seeking more out of life than the status quo."
author of "The Greater Generation: In Defense Leonard Steinhorn
"An amazing journey from beginning to end. The Beatlemania is a fascinating part, but Janice’s story is so much more! We can all relate to her serious infatuation with John, Paul, George and Ringo. But I found the story of a young woman’s struggle to find acceptance and love, when she had none, manifested itself … she takes us along for every life-changing minute."
former editor of "Tiger Beat" magazine and author Ann Moses
"An unforgettable journey to London at the height of Beatlemania. Chockfull of madcap adventures and tender moments, … traces the story of 16-year-old Mitchell's thrilling first taste of freedom as she hunts for the band of her dreams."
author of "John Lennon 1980: The Last Days in Kenneth Womack
This bold adventure cracks open a time capsule to 1964. … Janice Mitchell paints a sweet reminder of the power music has to save you, to befriend you and to love you through anything life hands you. … If you love the Beatles and the magic of music, you’ll love this fabulous adventure.
New York Times bestelling author of "God Never Bli Regina Brett
"A fantastic and fast read … I was sucked into her story from the first page and couldn’t put it down. I finished it in a single weekend and promptly bought a copy as a Christmas gift for my best friend!"
The British Beatles Fan Club Michelle Copp
"Since that blow up about the Cleveland Heights girls, we’ve been playing it rather cool, you know, at all times."
Rolling Stones Mick Jagger
"Misunderstood youth in the ’60s and the beginnings of a brand new culture are eloquently portrayed through the journey of two love-sick Beatle fans in 1964."
author of "Jennifer Juniper: A Journey Beyond Jenny Boyd
"Exciting journey … Fashion, culture and the Beatles and Janice. This book is a must for those who want to get out of their hometown and go looking for those “four mops of hair” … Even the British police understood that looking for a Beatle was not against the law."
author of "The Cutting Edge: The Story of the Leslie Cavendish
"A fun read that takes you back to the Sixties and evokes the buoyant, exuberant spirit of those years. … You'll travel back in time, escaping with Mitchell on an adventure that was daring, innocent, audacious, and determined, to capture a moment when the Beatles gave voice to a generation seeking more out of life than the status quo."
Author of "The Greater Generation: In Defense of the Baby Boom Legacy" - Leonard Steinhorn
This bold adventure cracks open a time capsule to 1964. … Janice Mitchell paints a sweet reminder of the power music has to save you, to befriend you and to love you through anything life hands you. Even when her parents abandoned her, music didn’t. When her world grew dark, music lit the way forward. If you love the Beatles and the magic of music, you’ll love this fabulous adventure.
New York Times bestelling author of "God Never Blinks" - Regina Brett
"Since that blow up about the Cleveland Heights girls, we’ve been playing it rather cool, you know, at all times."
The Rolling Stones - Mick Jagger
"An enjoyable read about an enjoyable time told by first-generation Beatles fan. Janice Mitchell takes you from her heartbreaking childhood to Beatlemania and through an exhilarating adventure in London. Her story is filled with vibrant images of the London scene in 1964. You really feel as if you were along for the ride."
Author of “16 in ’64: The Beatles and the Baby Boomers” - Marti Edwards
"Misunderstood youth in the ’60s and the beginnings of a brand new culture are eloquently portrayed through the journey of two love-sick Beatle fans in 1964."
Author of "Jennifer Juniper: A Journey Beyond the Muse" - Jenny Boyd
"An amazing journey from beginning to end. The Beatlemania is a fascinating part, but Janice’s story is so much more! We can all relate to her serious infatuation with John, Paul, George and Ringo. But I found the story of a young woman’s struggle to find acceptance and love, when she had none, manifested itself … she takes us along for every life-changing minute."
Former editor of "Tiger Beat" magazine and author of “Meow! My Groovy Life with Tiger Beat’s Teen Idols̶ - Ann Moses
"Don't miss this book! … Pure delight … I was awake for three consecutive nights, desperately trying to discover what happened to the brave and clever teenaged Beatles fans who planned and carried out an unchaperoned trek to London and Liverpool to “meet the Beatles.” You will fall in love with these extremely independent young women—smart and savvy girls who challenged the odds to make their dreams come true. You'll be cheering them on with the flip of each page."
Author of The John Lennon Series - Jude Southerland Kessler
"A thrilling read that had me cheering on two very determined girls in their quest. Fully recommended. … Shows the extraordinary lengths some people will go to in pursuit of meeting their idols, and also gives a sense of attitude and judgement in society towards not only the Fab Four but also towards the youth of the day."
Author of “The Beat Makers: The Unsung Heroes of The Mersey Sound” - Anthony Hogan
"Did you ever dream about running away to London to meet the Beatles? That’s exactly what 16-year-old Janice Mitchell did back in 1964. “My Ticket To Ride” retells that fearless adventure."
Author of “Postcards from Liverpool: Beatles Moments and Memories” - Mark Brickley
"Exciting journey … Fashion, culture and the Beatles and Janice. This book is a must for those who want to get out of their hometown and go looking for those “four mops of hair” … Even the British police understood that looking for a Beatle was not against the law."
Author of "The Cutting Edge: The Story of the Beatles’ Hairdresser Who Defined an Era" - Leslie Cavendish
"An unforgettable journey to London at the height of Beatlemania. Chockfull of madcap adventures and tender moments, My Ticket to Ride traces the story of 16-year-old Mitchell's thrilling first taste of freedom as she hunts for the band of her dreams."
Author of "John Lennon 1980: The Last Days in the Life" - Kenneth Womack
