How the Beatles Changed the World

Martin W. Sandler delivers an incredible, fascinating account in a presentation about the Beatles as he tells it truthfully as it was and as a babyboomer living through the era of the sixties, it was an awesome trip down memory lane for my generation, and a remarkable behind the scenes story of 'Beatlemania' for today's generation. The author takes the reader on an inspiring, exciting trip as he tells how it all came about.He begins with the story about the first appearance on the Ed Sullivan show that literally rocked America as we view breathtaking, color photos of pictures that speak for themselves. These 4 lads from Liverpool not only changed my generation, but the entire world, reflecting the most tumultuous decades in history. Their addicting influence captured my era, and now a whole new generation of readers.The author highlights how the Beatles changed popular music, the movies, their influence on religion, and how they split apart. In addition, Sandler describes how fast the Beatles moved up to fame and fortune, and how America was in awe at every performance they made. I remember when TV and radio broad-casted for several days as they announced their arrival in America, the excitement and hysterics were unforgettable. Everywhere the Beatles appeared drew thousands-upon-thousands of fans. I was fortunate to attend many live performances of different music icons including Elvis, and Diana Ross. But, the Beatles mesmerized their fans, they were loved as much as their music. The hysterical crowds of fans, made the Beatles worry about safety during most of their booming career.The author includes historic facts as he tracks the steps of their lives, about the first band to have a record sell a million copies before its release, and the first band to play in a stadium. I remember how their haircuts and clothing also changed my generation, along with other beliefs the Beatles shared with America.Most important, I remember one of the Best days in my life, watching their live performance at Shea Stadium with 55,000 fans. I've never seen anything like it, the screaming, people fainting, and police everywhere. It was the best birthday present I recall. As the book describes so clearly, they were history, and they were remarkable. A wonderful, enjoyable trip down memory lane, and a fascinating, enjoyable read. Highly recommended.

If you're a first generation Beatles fan, this will bring you back to the age you were then -- at which age this book is aimed.I haven't read every book about The Beatles, but have read quite a few, and this is the first in which I've seen this fact --"In an unprecedented maneuver, [New York] radio stations had actually begun reporting on the plane carrying the Beatles from the moment it had taken off from England. 'It is now 6:30 a.m. Beatles time,' one station reported. 'They left London thirty minutes ago. They're out over the Atlantic Ocean, headed for New York. The temperature is 32 Beatles degrees.' . . ."I remember listening to that unfolding on the family transistor AM table radio -- and I wasn't in New York!(As I recall, it wasn't actually "unprecedented": during the post-WW II economic boom of the 1950s, radio stations annually reported the progress of Santa Clause on Christmas eve -- mixed in with, "Reasons to be GOOD! But if you weren't, Santa would put coal in one's stocking!")This is a fine book -- for all ages. And it will bring the first generation fan back to the feelings s/he had then.

It was a very informative book about the history of the Beatles. It showed a lot of good pictures and stories of the Beatles.

Super book for anyone. I actually got it for my niece's baby! His grandma, my sister in law, is the biggest Beatle fan around and I knew she would approve of beginning his music education early.

It's a very nice book. But it should be stated much more clearly up front that this is really and absolutely a photo-coffee table book. And it's very nice as that. But where does it really tell me the many reasons why the Beatles changed the world? It doesn't. It's just another story of the Beatles to add to the hundreds/thousands of others. A very misleading title.

It was a gift. The recipient loved it. Good service .Nice looking product.It certainly was great value for what I paid for it.

Super fun book for a Beatles fan. Lots of fun facts and photos.

Mr. Sandler has a talent for writing in a voice that is appealing to a broad age range of readers. Highly recommend!

A gift for Christmas for my husband, who is a huge Beatles fan. Lots of graphics and well presented. well worth the money.