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John Lennon vs. the U.S.A.: The Inside Story of the Most Bitterly Contested and Influential Deportation Case in United States History
John Lennon vs. the U.S.A.: The Inside Story of the Most Bitterly Contested and Influential Deportation Case in United States History | Leon Wildes
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At a time when the hottest issue in US immigration law is the proposed action by President Obama to protect from deportation as many as 5 million illegals in the United States, the 1972 John Lennon deportation case takes on special (…more)
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dariazeoli
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Starting #rockinmay with a book about a rocker and his immigration battle during the Nixon administration. I read this earlier this year on #NetGalley and found it really interesting!

Full disclosure: I'm a huge Beatles fan. Fun fact: I've been known to visit Strawberry Fields on anniversaries and birthdays to sing along with other fans.

#immigrantsong

Cinfhen Book sounds fascinating and you'll need to post on Day 3 ( May 3) it's the Beatles #BackintheUSSR 🤘🏼 (edited) 8y
Betty @Suzze are you aware of this case? 8y
Suzze @Betty Yes, but not in any detail. 8y
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While I consider myself a big fan of The Beatles and well-versed in much of the lives of its members, I knew very little about the over 4 years that John Lennon fought deportation by the US government.

This book, written by Lennon's immigration lawyer, is a fascinating look at a legal battle that influences immigration today. I couldn't help but think of the parallels going on 40 years on.

Thanks to NetGalley for a review copy.

#LRC7 @jessica

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Why did I sign up for #NetGalley? I have a neglected blog and something like 20 reviews on #Goodreads. Also, it took me an hour to figure out how to download these Read Nows. (I didn't bother requesting a book, for fear of rejection.)

I can #BlameItOnLitsy right? 🤔

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This was well done. Wildes is the author and was the lawyer for the Lennons during this case that lasted almost 5 years. In depth, and somewhat biased, but really informative. I know nothing of deportation and immigration and I found this very interesting.

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The next book on my list is...

Ammar25 Wasn't that a documentary too ? 9y
TheNextBook @Ammar25 I don't know. I'll have to look into it. 9y
Ammar25 Yes I thought I seen a documentary few years ago with that name. 9y
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