John Denver and Me

By Jeannie St. Marie

Book Overview

Some people are destined to meet. This is a true story about the life of John Denver and how his life crossed paths with the life of a free-spirited Pan Am flight attendant he was destined to meet and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 059514618X
• ISBN13: 9780595146185
• Release Date: November 2000
• Publisher: iUniverse
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.2" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Entertaining, Respectful and Fun

After I saw John Denver perform live in 1970, I became a huge fan. He had enormous talent and charisma. "John Denver and Me" captures all of it. It's a well written book that COULD have been a trashy "tell all" but clearly this author had enormous respect for the man and his talent and went to the trouble to painstakingly research his life. The story is every fan's dream with a metaphysical flair and wonderful insights. The author had the rare opportunity to know John when he was at the height of his career, and shares the events leading up to their spiritual encounter. I truly enjoyed the book. It's classy.

An inspiring book about an inspiring musician . . .

Hundreds of years from now when people are living to be 250 years old, routinely traveling through space, and hunger has indeed been wiped off the planet, there will be little thought given to the twentieth century, except, perhaps, by historians with a particular interest in this time period. And most of the composers and musicians of our time will be forgotten. Yet millions of people will still listen to the music and the voice of John Denver with the same reverence and passion that our generation holds for the classical composers such as Beethoven and Mozart. Here is a book which evokes those passions because it is such an intimate look at a musical and a humanitarian force in our lifetime who has touched the lives and emotions of so many. This book offers a very personal insight to John Denver's capacity for opening his heart to others, to his boundless energy to give and receive love, to his unique ability to provoke deep-seated feelings with his music and to his leadership in arousing generosity in others by the way he led his life. And what a fantasy come to life this book tells. Imagine being infatuated with your idol whose music has seen you through so many episodes in your life and then meeting that person and having an intense, albeit brief, relationship with them - like a dream come true. Some people have a companion for 20 years and do not have the kind of intimacy and connection that the author had with John Denver both from being with him and from afar. No doubt this book will inspire feelings of jealousy and indignity for those who regard John Denver as practically a god and who believe that we mortals are not entitled to know him on such a personal level. But the truth is, John Denver was a man -- with a rare and special gift of creating music and delivering it in a way that makes our lives richer. We can be grateful for a book that not only gives us a very personal look at John Denver but also provides a close look into what inspired such timeless music that will be ours to relish for generations to come.

A great read

I read this book in one night - it was rather engrossing. But for the future I can always use the reference indexes for info about JD websites, videos, John Denver's music history, and resources for more material about him. Great story about a fan who had always loved the artist and her eventual meeting with him and the subsequent experiences she had. I never saw John Denver in concert but how I wish I had. The author paints a wonderful picture of this amazing soul - and of the 80's & 90's, and of amazing spiritual experiences - she questions what the world would be like if he were still on this plane. I wonder too.

Real and Personal

Jeannie St. Marie tells a very entertaining, poignant, and personal story -- her real life experiences with John Denver. A must read for anyone desiring an inside look at the mega-star's intimate side. Jeannie's conversational and down-to-earth writing style makes you feel as if she's right in your own living room. Through her eyes, I've come to a new level of appreciation for John's beautiful musical works and his passionate spiritual service to our world. Many John Denver facts and reference sources are also included.

Wonderful Insight into the private John Denver

The author shares the private moments she had with John Denver and explains the positive impact that he had on her life. A treat for all John Denver fans who have wondered what it would be like to be alone with John. Also, for all the flight attendants who have played the "what if my favorite celebrity walked on my plane and asked me for a date?" game. Ms. St. Claire has an easy, interesting style of writing. She shares many of her personal experiences that will ring true to the members of the Baby Boomer generation. Also, her book includes links to great websites about JD.