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Fortunate Son: My Life, My Music

John Fogerty, Jimmy McDonough
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Fortunate Son: My Life, My Music

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2015

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John Fogerty, Jimmy McDonough

Fortunate Son: My Life, My Music

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2015
Book Details
Pages

406

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Genre
Biography
Setting

United States • 1960s-2010s

Topic
World History

Music
Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Fortunate Son: My Life, My Music is an autobiography by musician John Fogerty, with contributions from journalist Jimmy McDonough. The book explores Fogerty's journey from his early life to his career with Creedence Clearwater Revival, his solo work, and personal challenges. It provides insights into his creative process and lasting influence on rock music.

Nostalgic

Inspirational

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.1

3,433 ratings

76%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Fortunate Son: My Life, My Music by John Fogerty and Jimmy McDonough offers a candid look at Fogerty's journey in the music industry. Readers appreciate its honest storytelling and personal insights into his creative process but criticize its sometimes disjointed narrative. Despite this, fans of Fogerty consider it an essential read for understanding his legacy.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Fortunate Son: My Life, My Music?

Fans of rock music history, personal narratives, and memoirs by iconic musicians will relish Fortunate Son: My Life, My Music. Comparable to Born to Run by Bruce Springsteen, it appeals to those interested in the life stories behind classic rock legends and their creative processes.

4.1

3,433 ratings

76%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

406

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Genre
Biography
Setting

United States • 1960s-2010s

Topic
World History

Music
Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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