I need your opinion - Stevie books

[fleetwoodtrick]

I seriously need to buy some of these books. I ordered Storms from the library like 3 months ago... and I guess it never came in...? Oh well. I'll just buy it on Amazon or something haha.

You've read the Triad, right? There was a thread about it a while back. If you haven't read it yet, you should now! I read it at night and it totally freaked me out, but it was awesome! I got mine for really cheap on Amazon. The book itself is in perfect condition, and the dust jacket's a little beat up, but at least it's there!

http://ledge.fleetwoodmac.net/showth...ighlight=triadhttp://ledge.fleetwoodmac.net/showth...ighlight=triad

[daniellaaarisen]

Originally Posted by fleetwoodtrick

I seriously need to buy some of these books. I ordered Storms from the library like 3 months ago... and I guess it never came in...? Oh well. I'll just buy it on Amazon or something haha.

You've read the Triad, right? There was a thread about it a while back. If you haven't read it yet, you should now! I read it at night and it totally freaked me out, but it was awesome! I got mine for really cheap on Amazon. The book itself is in perfect condition, and the dust jacket's a little beat up, but at least it's there!

http://ledge.fleetwoodmac.net/showth...ighlight=triadhttp://ledge.fleetwoodmac.net/showth...ighlight=triad

Storms is interesting, to say the least. Carol Ann is obviously a biased narrator so her storytelling isn't exactly reliable. Either way, though, a very interesting read and I loved it for what it is worth.

And I've been DYING to read the Triad. I think that'll be my next read after I somehow conquer all the summer reading I've failed to do...

[fleetwoodtrick]

Originally Posted by daniellaaarisen

Storms is interesting, to say the least. Carol Ann is obviously a biased narrator so her storytelling isn't exactly reliable. Either way, though, a very interesting read and I loved it for what it is worth.

And I've been DYING to read the Triad. I think that'll be my next read after I somehow conquer all the summer reading I've failed to do...

I read the little sample thing on Google. And I think you pretty much summed it up! Atleast from the portion of the book that I read, it sounded like 'Lindsey loved me, not Stevie. I'm so perfect. Blah blah blah.' But I won't know until I actually get my hands on it!

And yes, you HAVE to read Triad!!! It's so freaky and amazing! (And fairly confusing, haha.) Especially since you're such a fellow Rhiannon lover! I felt so weird reading it... thinking about how Stevie Nicks had read the same exact thing I was reading all those years ago... Chills! My friends all thought I was crazy, walking around with a book with a humanbirdeyething on the cover. I tried to convince some of them to read it... but they're too ignorant I guess! But I love them to shreds anyways.

[Moz]

Originally Posted by daniellaaarisen

Good photos? If so, I'd definitely be interested in that.

Heck yes. Lots of big pictures. Literally every page has a picture. It's definitely worth it.

Examples:

[daniellaaarisen]

Originally Posted by fleetwoodtrick

Atleast from the portion of the book that I read, it sounded like 'Lindsey loved me, not Stevie. I'm so perfect. Blah blah blah.'

That's basically what it is. She makes herself sound like a victim to the rock world. It's fairly disgusting, but you get over it for all the interesting stories (or slightly stretched tales-- who knows?) that she tells.

[Moz]

Originally Posted by daniellaaarisen

That's basically what it is. She makes herself sound like a victim to the rock world. It's fairly disgusting, but you get over it for all the interesting stories (or slightly stretched tales-- who knows?) that she tells.

Wasn't there something about how Stevie's dog got into some cocaine and is like, "Little Molly just od'd on blow"?

[daniellaaarisen]

Originally Posted by Moz

Wasn't there something about how Stevie's dog got into some cocaine and is like, "Little Molly just od'd on blow"?

Yeah, there was something along those lines. I can't remember exactly what happened.

She definitely makes Stevie look like an idiot the entire time. I agree she has her hilarious moments but Carol makes her seem like she should just sit in a corner and never speak.


I am so getting that book by the way-- it looks awesome!

[Musicman408]

I own the Sandra Halliburton book. It's alright!!!

However I think the dates on a couple of pics are not accurate!

[GODDESS6]

you need ethlie's book~ i was so lucky to meet her online~ she sent me a copy of her entire transctipt for the book, the way she sent it to be published~ one of my most cherished items~

[FMlex]

Originally Posted by fleetwoodtrick

I read the little sample thing on Google. And I think you pretty much summed it up! Atleast from the portion of the book that I read, it sounded like 'Lindsey loved me, not Stevie. I'm so perfect. Blah blah blah.' But I won't know until I actually get my hands on it!

And yes, you HAVE to read Triad!!! It's so freaky and amazing! (And fairly confusing, haha.) Especially since you're such a fellow Rhiannon lover! I felt so weird reading it... thinking about how Stevie Nicks had read the same exact thing I was reading all those years ago... Chills! My friends all thought I was crazy, walking around with a book with a humanbirdeyething on the cover. I tried to convince some of them to read it... but they're too ignorant I guess! But I love them to shreds anyways.

Yay! I'm so glad Triad is good. I ordered it online used (in very good condition) for $3.99! I've got to check out Mick's "other" book too. Thanks guys for all your help!

[David]

Originally Posted by GODDESS6

you need ethlie's book~ i was so lucky to meet her online~ she sent me a copy of her entire transctipt for the book, the way she sent it to be published~ one of my most cherished items~

That's the book that taught me more about that era of Stevie than any of them. But the author actually did her own interviews -- a rarity among people who write books about Fleetwood Mac.

[Dodfather]

Originally Posted by GODDESS6

you need ethlie's book~ i was so lucky to meet her online~ she sent me a copy of her entire transctipt for the book, the way she sent it to be published~ one of my most cherished items~

What book is this? Can you tell me the author and title and I will immediately try and grab a copy! A good Stevie biography is something I am waiting for. The others I've read that have already been mentioned on this thread are just awful so if this one is good then please, let me know!

I love biogrpahies, read a lot of them and, as someone who has become used to doing research and writing long pieces, I can really appreciate the work that goes into a well written, resarched and above all respectful biography (Carl Ann take note!

Hell, maybe I'll just make it my dream pet project when I finally finish my phD!

[GODDESS6]

Originally Posted by Dodfather

What book is this? Can you tell me the author and title and I will immediately try and grab a copy! A good Stevie biography is something I am waiting for. The others I've read that have already been mentioned on this thread are just awful so if this one is good then please, let me know!

I love biogrpahies, read a lot of them and, as someone who has become used to doing research and writing long pieces, I can really appreciate the work that goes into a well written, resarched and above all respectful biography (Carl Ann take note!

Hell, maybe I'll just make it my dream pet project when I finally finish my phD!

it's out of print, it's called "everything you want to know about stevie nicks" by ethlie ann vare & ed ochs~

it's a little paperback that sold for 2.95, but now you see it go on ebay for around 100.00~

[starshine]

Originally Posted by GODDESS6

you need ethlie's book~ i was so lucky to meet her online~ she sent me a copy of her entire transctipt for the book, the way she sent it to be published~ one of my most cherished items~

Your really lucky....how did you meet her online? I wish she could do a 'follow 'up book.....its still one of my favorite books that I have.....its wonderful. I got mine from someone selling there collection in the '90's for I think for $25.00.....not as great as the 2.95 but much better than what there selling it on ebay at any given time.......thanks cool about the transcript....wow.....did she sign it too?

[GODDESS6]

Originally Posted by starshine

Your really lucky....how did you meet her online? I wish she could do a 'follow 'up book.....its still one of my favorite books that I have.....its wonderful. I got mine from someone selling there collection in the '90's for I think for $25.00.....not as great as the 2.95 but much better than what there selling it on ebay at any given time.......thanks cool about the transcript....wow.....did she sign it too?

actually she was selling something on ebay, her name on there is ethlie http://myworld.ebay.com/ethlie&ssPag...MEFSX:SELLERID ~ & the name is so unique i just emailed her & we got to talking~ she has a web page where she has written other books, sorta like self help stuff~ she is super sweet & didn't mind answering any of my questions~

at the time i didn't have her stevie book~ for some reason even tho i knew it was out there to buy, it was never sold in omaha where i live & no libraries had a copy either~ so i asked her if she had a copy & or knew where i could find one~ & she said believe it or not, she didn't have her published copy anymore, but had the manuscript, which she graciously went & had copied for me~ it has all her quotations & corrections & she sent a cover page, the says "to jill, stevie nick's #1 fan, ethlie ann vare~

finally i did get a copy of the book~ & when i read it i barely opened the pages for fear i'd ruin it~