Overview
A riveting memoir that works its magic like a slow-acting drug, revealing the story of Jim Morrison's first love, a long-lost friendship, and the man who existed before the Doors. In the spring of 1965, Bill Cosgrave was smuggled across the border into the United States after receiving an irresistible invitation from his captivating friend Mary Werbelow. When he made it to her apartment in Los Angeles, Mary introduced Bill to her boyfriend, Jim Morrison. The two young men quickly bonded. When Jim and Mary's relationship faltered, Jim headed for Venice beach with his notebook. Bill and Jim spent endless days together, enjoying the aimlessness of their youth and the freedom of the times, fuelled by Jim's unlimited supply of dope. Jim's writing would morph into iconic hit songs, rocketing him to international fame as the hypnotic lead singer of the Doors. Beautiful Mary would set off on her own journey. After years of futile searching, Bill finally tracks down the woman he had secretly loved. He's dying to know where her life has taken her and stunned by what he discovers.
Full Product Details
Author: Bill Cosgrave
Publisher: Dundurn Press
Imprint: Dundurn Press
Dimensions:
Width: 13.70cm
, Height: 1.50cm
, Length: 18.80cm
Weight: 0.227kg
ISBN: 9781459746602
ISBN 10: 1459746600
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 03 November 2020
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
Engagingly written, Love her Madly is one of those books you feel compelled to devour in one sitting.--Riviera Buzz It's an intimate, funny and ultimately heartbreaking book.--Gonzo Today The words of a confident writer, someone who's lived through the eye of a hazy hurricane and emerged buffeted and battled, but better for the journey.--Ormsby Review For die-hard Morrison acolytes--Kirkus Reviews Throbbing with life... Love Her Madly is a memoir that's filled with adventure, love, and loss, distilling the hopes and dreams of a generation.--Foreword Reviews (starred review)
Love Her Madly is a memoir that's filled with adventure, love, and loss, distilling the hopes and dreams of a generation.--Foreword Reviews (starred review)
For die-hard Morrison acolytes--Kirkus Reviews Throbbing with life... Love Her Madly is a memoir that's filled with adventure, love, and loss, distilling the hopes and dreams of a generation.--Foreword Reviews (starred review)
"A must-read book for anyone interested in how Jim Morrison, and by extension the Doors, became iconic.-- ""Gonzo Today"" For die-hard Morrison acolytes-- ""Kirkus Reviews"" It's an intimate, funny and ultimately heartbreaking book.-- ""Gonzo Today"" The words of a confident writer, someone who's lived through the eye of a hazy hurricane and emerged buffeted and battled, but better for the journey.-- ""Ormsby Review"" Engagingly written, Love Her Madly is one of those books you feel compelled to devour in one sitting.-- ""Riviera Buzz"" Throbbing with life... Love Her Madly is a memoir that's filled with adventure, love, and loss, distilling the hopes and dreams of a generation.-- ""Foreword Reviews (starred review)"""
Author Information
Bill Cosgrave was born in Toronto. After his vagabond days in Los Angeles, he settled down and co-founded a national travel company which he named, appropriately, Fun Seekers. He lives in Kelowna, British Columbia.
