Wouldn't it be Nice: My Own Story (781.66 WIL in the biography section) is written by Brian Wilson, the genius behind the Beach Boys.
Already as a teenager, while living at home, he started having success with the Beach Boys. His demanding father declared himself the manager of the group and, much to Brian Wilson's dismay, was able to coerce Brian into turning over his ownership of the early Beach Boy songs that he wrote.
This was the beginning of Brian's troubled life with his family and the band. Brian's obsession with writing and producing the Beach Boys was all consuming. His competitive nature and his desire to be accepted by his father caused him to spiral out of control. He started using drugs, not taking care of his hygiene, and poisoned his family relationships. His emotional distance with family members even continued with his own daughters, Wendy and Chynna (who became popular with their own group, Wilson Phillips).
Those who have been keeping track of Phil Spector's unusual life will enjoy Brian's perspective on that strange man.
Brian Wilson's depressing life is a dramatic contrast to the whimsical, upbeat music that he wrote and produced over the years.
Know, he has been able to be productive again after many years of self-exile. He just came out with an album a few years ago.
As I said in the heading, Britney Spears could learn a thing or two from Brian Wilson about getting good therapy and turning own's life around.
c Waterloo Public Library 2008
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