Diary of a Beatlemaniac: A Fab Insider's Look at the Beatles Era by Patricia Gallo-StenmanMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
1964 is a pivotal year in history for many reasons, but for American Beatles fans, that's when the whole party started. This diary is a glimpse into the world of Beatlemania in its original form--a Philadelphia teen hears the music, sees their photos and instantly falls in love.
I like how this book doesn't take bits and pieces from the daily life of the author, but instead includes all of the other details of her life, such as attending Catholic school, going on first dates, and spending time with friends and family. It is also eye-opening that a group of girls had it in them to plan out a way to infiltrate the hotel the Beatles were staying at or to approach Victor Spinetti, not knowing whether he would be interested in talking to a bunch of teens about the Beatles (thankfully, he was). That takes a whole lot of guts that today's teens probably wouldn't even bother to do for their favorite group.
Other than the introduction feeling a little repetitive, this is a must-read for Beatles fans who want to vicariously have that first-hand Beatlemania experience.
*Book provided by NetGalley
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