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Carol Ann Harris
I have to say this. The more I learn about this woman, the more I think she was just an attention seeking groupie! I mean, she just seems so fake to me.
I have been thinking of reading her book, so, I have been doing a little research before I pay good money for it. I'm sure some of you have read it. What do you think? |
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It's been discussed a lot over the years and here is the thread that has a bulk of the many musings and opinions.
http://www.ledge.fleetwoodmac.net/sh...t=storms+carol |
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I've expressed my opinion on Carol Ann (I'll leave out my nickname for her, because some people get offended ) and her book many times. I say regardless of what you think of her, read the book. Realize you must take every single thing she says with a grain of salt. Look more at the big picture. I think overall, she weaves a pretty accurate tapestry of at least the way the band interacted during it's heyday. I wouldn't give any specific events she mentions much credence at all. Despite that, I think this is still a must read for any avid Mac fan. It's pure gossipy trashy fun... and that's what the Mac is all about!
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Ahhh yes, it is a gossipy, trashy book! I'd advise reading it, just because it's a Mac book really!
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I found the book to be a great read. I look at this way she either is for the most part telling the truth or she is one hell of a writer. I believe she filled in a lot of blanks. She of course comes off as an angel in the book, so you know she's not telling EVERYTHING. But I thought it was a great read. I recommend this way above and beyond that piece of crap book "Read Between My Lines" which rates as one THE worst bios of Stevie ever published. That book is nothing more than a collection of info from the web (and not very well organized either) not to mention there is tons of inaccurate info in there. As for "Storms" though, despite how accurate it may or may not be, it is a great read.
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I think Carol (or her ghostwriter) created a very phony atmosphere of interrelating among the dramatis personae. Dialog, moods, & emotional reactions as described in the book were no more believable or recognizably human than they are in a nighttime soap opera like "Dynasty."
Carol's book is a play, not a biography -- not even an anecdotal biography.
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I love when Carol describes the situation when Lindsey suffered a seizure during a huge outdoor show. He ended up the hospital for a few days, a couple of scheduled shows were cancelled, and no one from the band ever visited Lindsey. In bizzare attempt to show Carol empathy to what was a potentially tragic situation, Stevie related a similar experience: when her dog was left in a sunroom and almost died from the heat. Carol shared the weird story with Lindsey, who exclaimed that Stevie was crazy. I absolutely see Stevie saying that!
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Like the book or not, that part had me rolling. I could even see CAH, standing around all upset and Stevie, stoned out of her mind, telling her the story, and the look on her face |
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Two peas in a very proverbial pod. |
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Thanks for the input. I'll probably read it, w/ the grain of salt idea in mind!
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Please do share your thoughts once you've read the book. The Mac community seems to have wildly differing thoughts on it. I personally enjoy hearing them all. To quote a line from one of my favorite movies: "Truth, like art, is in the eye of the beholder."
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Ooh, Momma bought me a copy recently. I just finished Suzi Quatro's book so I'll start Storms tonight
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Her writing is horrible.. (even if it's a ghostwriter)... It really pained me at the end....
But I found some of what was in the book believable... 1. She was there and it was her story to tell 2. She was not the only person to write about the abusiveness physical or otherwise. It's about as believable as Mick's book... Did I believe all of it? No.. Did I believe some of it... Yes... I love Fleetwood Mac's music and respect them as musician's. Having said that, I don't love them or worship them or even think that they these perfect people. I don't want them to be perfect (that's unbelievable). They built the latter part of their career's on drama and drugs and that's exactly what they got.. So whether all of it's true or not, this book fits right into to what made them extremely rich and famous. It's full of drama. She's a lot... like.... you....
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You know I wanna hear your thoughts once you're done, too! I know you won't filter yourself!
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