I really enjoyed this book... an exciting ride with some amazing stories I've never heard, including Elvis, early tour shenanigans, the full stories of the TV pilot, Easy Come, Easy Go film, Manson (yes, that Manson), behind the scenes on the TV movie and the 79-81 tours. The story is told with a riveting sense of detail, a "you are there" approach that really gives you a sense of what it was like to be in the room at the time, and a profound look at the depth of Jan & Dean's friendship. Dean's sense of comic timing is present through out. I can best describe it as joyful, for the most part, but with some tough, emotional moments later on. The ending is heartfelt and uplifting, a moment of redemption that will bring a tear to your eye. I can't recommend it highly enough.
