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Bono

    10 maggio 1960

    Questo cantautore irlandese è noto principalmente come carismatico frontman della band rock U2. I suoi testi affrontano frequentemente temi politici, sociali e religiosi di grande impatto, riflettendo sia esperienze personali che preoccupazioni globali. Oltre alla musica, è profondamente impegnato nella filantropia e nell'attivismo, in particolare per quanto riguarda l'Africa, dove si sforza di influenzare le politiche e sensibilizzare su questioni cruciali. La sua instancabile difesa del cambiamento sociale positivo lo rende una figura Ispiratrice che trascende l'industria musicale.

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    • Surrender : 40 písní, jeden příběh

      • 600pagine
      • 21 ore di lettura

      Bono, umělec, aktivista a zpěvák irské rockové skupiny U2, napsal vzpomínkovou knihu, která je bolestně upřímná, důvěrná a hluboká. Kniha Surrender zachycuje jeho pozoruhodný životní příběh, popisuje výzvy, kterým čelil, a vypráví o přátelích a příbuzných, kteří ho na jeho cestě formovali a podporovali.Bono je jedním z nejvýraznějších světových umělců a spoluzakladatelem organizací ONE a RED. O jeho profesní dráze bylo popsáno mnoho papíru, ale v knize Surrender se tohoto úkolu zhostil on sám a poprvé se rozepsal o svém pozoruhodném životě i o lidech, kdo ho na jeho cestě provázeli. Svým originálním způsobem nás provede od událostí svého dospívání v Dublinu přes neobvyklou cestu U2 k pozici jedné z nejvlivnějších kapel na světě až po více než dvacet let aktivistické práce věnované boji proti AIDS a extrémní chudobě. Bono píše upřímně, s velkou dávkou sebereflexe a spoustou humoru nás nechá nahlédnout do svého života a seznámí nás se svou rodinou, přáteli a vírou, tím vším, co ho drželo nad vodou, provokovalo a formovalo.

      Surrender : 40 písní, jeden příběh2023
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      40 songs, één verhaal

      • 616pagine
      • 22 ore di lettura
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    • Surrender

      40 canzoni, una storia

      • 696pagine
      • 25 ore di lettura
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    • Surrender. 40 piosenek, jedna opowieść to niezwykła książka autorstwa Bono, w której artysta odkrywa, że najlepszą wersją siebie stał się, gdy nauczył się poddawać. Jego historia życia, pełna luźnych anegdot i wnikliwych refleksji, jest zorganizowana wokół czterdziestu piosenek U2. Dorastał w północnym Dublinie, w rodzinie o zróżnicowanej religii, co miało wpływ na jego późniejsze poszukiwania rodziny po stracie matki w wieku czternastu lat. Mimo poczucia przeciętności, jego życie dowodzi, że nikt nie jest zwyczajny. Twórczość Bono jest chaotyczna, ale jego kreatywność nigdy go nie opuszcza, niezależnie od miejsca – w studiu, na scenie czy podczas protestów. W książce opisuje zmagania z agresją, miłością oraz ego, które przewijają się w jego tekstach. U2, z grupy nastolatków, stało się jednym z najważniejszych zespołów na świecie, a Bono z aktywisty przekształcił się w wpływowego działacza, walczącego o anulowanie długów najbiedniejszych krajów. Opisuje również powstanie PEPFAR, największej inicjatywy zdrowotnej w historii. Książka otwiera drzwi do wewnętrznego życia Bono, gdzie marnowanie ludzkiego potencjału i kwestia wiary są kluczowymi tematami. To przede wszystkim historia miłosna, napisana dla żony, Alison Stewart, która nadaje kierunek każdej ważnej scenie w opowieści.

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    • Bono, the lead singer of U2, presents an honest and irreverent memoir that captures the essence of his remarkable life, the challenges he's faced, and the people who have influenced him. He reflects on his journey, expressing a desire to detail experiences previously only hinted at in his songs. The concept of "surrender" holds deep significance for him, evolving from a challenging idea in his youth in 1970s Ireland to a central theme in his life. As an iconic artist and cofounder of organizations like ONE and (RED), Bono has been the subject of extensive coverage, but this memoir allows him to share his story in his own words. He recounts his early days in Dublin, including the profound impact of losing his mother at 14, and the unlikely rise of U2 to global prominence. The book also delves into his two decades of activism against AIDS and extreme poverty, showcasing his candidness, self-reflection, and humor. The subtitle, "40 Songs, One Story," reflects the book's structure, with 40 chapters named after U2 songs. Additionally, Bono contributes 40 original drawings that enhance the narrative, providing a visual dimension to his life story.

      Surrender : 40 songs, one story2022
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    • The Thing Is...

      • 322pagine
      • 12 ore di lettura

      Described as the Irish John Peel, Dave Fanning has been a major player in the Irish and global music scene for more than 30 years. In this compelling memoir, starting around the incarnation of 2FM, Ireland's equivalent of Radio 1, Dave Fanning will give the behind-the-scenes story of all the international musicians he has met, including The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, David Bowie, The Who, and many, many more. Renowned for supporting young, new Irish talent, Dave Fanning will detail the unique story of his role in the launch of U2 and his ongoing friendship with the band, delving into their humble beginnings and rise to fame. Including never-before-seen photographs and images from Dave's huge personal collection, this is an absolute must-have for any music fan and will be a significant contribution to the history of music.

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    • The End of Poverty

      • 416pagine
      • 15 ore di lettura

      Jeffrey Sachs draws on his remarkable 25 years' experience to offer a thrilling and inspiring vision of the keys to economic success in the world today.

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    • U2 by U2

      • 480pagine
      • 17 ore di lettura

      In 1975, four teenagers from Mount Temple School in Dublin gathered in a crowded kitchen to discuss forming a band. More than thirty years later, Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen Jr are still together, bound by intense loyalty, passionate idealism, and a relentless belief in the power of rock and roll to change the world. In an epic journey that has taken the band from the clubs of Dublin to the stadiums of the world, U2 has sold more than 130 million albums, revolutionized live performance, spearheaded political campaigns, and made music that defines the age in which we live. Told with wit, insight, and astonishing candor by the band members themselves and manager Paul McGuinness, with pictures from their own archives, U2 by U2 allows unprecedented access into the inner life of the greatest rock band of our times.

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    • Bono over Bono

      • 353pagine
      • 13 ore di lettura

      Gesprekken met de Ierse popzanger (1960- ) van de band U2 over zijn jeugd, de verhouding met zijn vader en met de andere bandleden, zijn christelijke geloofsovertuiging en zijn betrokkenheid bij het Afrikaanse continent.

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      Conversazioni con Michka Assayas

      • 326pagine
      • 12 ore di lettura

      Michka Assayas ha seguito Bono ovunque - durante i concerti in giro per il mondo, nei backstages, nei pub come nei bistrot, ha parlato con lui fino a notte fonda nel corso di colossali bevute, ha ascoltato più volte il leader degli U2 dichiarare - 'Mai fidarsi di un musicista, i musicisti sono i migliori bugiardi...', ma alla fine c'è riuscito - un ritratto denso di rivelazioni e curiosità dell'uomo, dell'artista e della sua band. Dalla partenza da Dublino ai difficili esordi in una Londra ancora ostile verso i gruppi irlandesi, fino a oggi, passando attraverso gli anni Ottanta, durante i quali gli U2 esplodono a livello planetario, non prima di aver rischiato la bancarotta. E ancora; i soldi, il successo, il mondo dell'arte, i colleghi e i nemici, i progetti futuri, le groupies, la famiglia, la fede, e l'impegno in prima persona di Bono nella lotta contro l'Aids.

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