About the Book: Discover the formative years of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr in this intimate biography by Hunter Davies, the only authorised biographer of The Beatles. Drawing on 39 treasured notebooks filled with interviews and previously unrevealed material, Davies explores the childhoods, families, friendships and working-class backgrounds that shaped the legendary musicians. Featuring memories from their parents, teachers, school friends and inner circle, this richly detailed portrait captures post-war British life in the 1950s and reveals the young boys behind the band that revolutionised music and pop culture