Forget About Today - by Jon Friedman (Paperback)

About the Book

This book does what bestselling self-help guides do well--distill the secrets of a winner to inspire and encourage readers in every aspect of their lives. Few celebrities have successfully maneuvered through the landmines of their careers quite as relentlessly as Bob Dylan.

Book Synopsis

A revealing new perspective on Bob Dylan's enduring legacy - from one of the foremost experts on the Nobel Peace prize-winning artist.

Forget About Today shows a side of Bob Dylan that most people - from fans to skeptics - have never seen. Rather than another gossipy account of his romances, finances, or family, journalist Jon Friedman offers a new perspective on Dylan's revolutionary and enduring legacy through an intimate look at the mystery behind Dylan's success. Bob Dylan has been a pop culture mainstay for more than 50 years as a poet, songwriter, and performer. Yet from his decision to go electric while everyone clung to his folk roots to his shocking appearance on a Victoria's Secret commercial, critics have predicted Dylan's demise every step of the way. Each time, he's proven legions of doubters wrong, never letting anyone keep him from accomplishing goals - on his terms. Featuring exclusive insights from Dylan's most trusted confidants, Forget About Today provides a unique look at Dylan's life and career while it distills valuable advice from one of the music world's most revolutionary artists and entrepreneurs.

Review Quotes

"This singular study of Bob Dylan's life will leave you with a sense of how considered the journey has been -- of how fully one person has made his own university of his ambition and his times." --Greil Marcus

About the Author

Jon Friedman writes the Media Web column for MarketWatch.com of Dow Jones and contributes to The Wall Street Journal's entertainment/media/culture blog, Speakeasy, as well as the New York Times Sunday Business and Magazine sections. He has taught "Discussing Dylan" at the New School in New York City.