Dreaming the Beatles

It's not the best book on the Beatles. It's a great book on the author's relationship with the Beatles. He's a John guy and makes no bones about it, which hampers some of the perspective (especially if you are a Paul person). Sheffield is a good writer and writes with a lot of passion. The book isn't completely factually accurate, so the hard core Beatles will object (I'm a step or two under hard core fan, but even I cringed a few times when Sheffield dropped something that's been well documented at not true). It's an enjoyable read and it does remind you a) how great a band the Beatles were and b) how happy they can make you feel.