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OverviewShe was called a disruptor, a muse, a villain, and a visionary often all at once. Few figures in modern cultural history have been so widely misunderstood, so publicly judged, and yet so profoundly influential as Yoko Ono. Behind the headlines, the blame, and the mythology lies a story far richer, more complex, and far more human than the world has been willing to see. The Untold Story of Yoko Ono pulls back the curtain on a woman who refused to be defined by anyone else's expectations. Born into privilege and shaped by war, displacement, and loss, Ono transformed pain into radical creativity. Long before her name became inseparable from John Lennon's, she was already reshaping the future of art challenging audiences to participate, to reflect, to feel, and to take responsibility. Her work dared people not just to look, but to act. This book reveals the emotional cost of living under constant scrutiny, the resilience required to survive public vilification, and the quiet strength it took to continue creating when the world seemed determined to silence her. It explores the intersections of love, grief, motherhood, mental health, and activism, showing how Ono's personal struggles fueled a lifelong commitment to peace, feminism, and human connection. Far from a footnote in someone else's story, she emerges here as a central architect of cultural change. Readers will discover how Ono's avant-garde ideas helped shape contemporary art, performance, music, and participatory practices that are now taken for granted. They will see how her peace activism transcended slogans to become a living, global philosophy one rooted in imagination, empathy, and collective responsibility. They will also confront uncomfortable truths about sexism, racism, and the ways society punishes women who refuse to stay in their assigned roles. This is not a defense, a myth, or a nostalgia piece. It is a reckoning. It asks readers to reconsider what influence really looks like, who gets credit for cultural revolutions, and why some voices are celebrated while others are scapegoated. Through careful storytelling and emotional depth, the book restores complexity to a life that has too often been reduced to caricature. If you have ever questioned the stories you were told, if you believe art can change the world, or if you are drawn to narratives of resilience in the face of overwhelming opposition, this book is for you. The Untold Story of Yoko Ono invites you to see beyond the noise, listen with new ears, and witness the power of a woman who never stopped imagining a better world. Call to Action: click on the buy button and grab your copy now!!! Full Product DetailsAuthor: Rupert J JohnsonPublisher: Independently Published Imprint: Independently Published Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 0.90cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.231kg ISBN: 9798243585019Pages: 166 Publication Date: 11 January 2026 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Available To Order We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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