SUSAN CRIMP & PATRICIA BURSTEIN - The Many Lives of Elton John

London England, Robert Hale, 1993. First Edition, Binding: Cloth, Near Fine/Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall Hardback The Many Lives of Elton John is the result of personal interviews with friends, family and colleagues. He was a child who was mentally abused by his father and bullied by his classmates. As Elton John, Reg Dwight's dream became reality - at least on the surface. He could hide behind extravagant costumes, give expensive gifts to freidns, enjoy afternoon teas with the Queen, indulge in mammoth shopping sprees and alternate between eating binges and fad diets. A confessed alcoholic and prone to mood swings and depression, Elton has made many enemies. And the only dialogue he has had with his father is their bitter exchanges in the tabloids. Elton's professional life has also been tainted by anger and enmity. Stanley Dwight has said that his son's career is based largely on luck, but The Many Lives of Elton John shows how real talent and determination can overcome countless obstacles. Illustrated with B/W photographs.