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Also recently read Carol Brightman's book - it looks at the Dead and the scene around them from a more socio-political perspective, which is interesting and at times enlightening. It certainly goes off on long excursions into the author's own experiences as a political activist in the 60s and beyond, but it all ends up tying together pretty well. Not mind candy but enjoyable nonetheless, and certainly interesting. Anyone read that "Dead and Philosophy" book? I'm tempted but honestly it seems a little hokey. If I find it used somewhere I'll probably pick it up, but wondering what people have thought about it.

Just finished Peter Connors' book - really enjoyed it. Definitely evokes the spirit and atmosphere of the shows, inside and out (that's inside the venue and outside in the lot, AND inside one's LSD-enhanced headspace and out!). Thanks for a good read.

I have Dark Star and it is not a hatchet job-it is interesting how people view the same events and times so differently. I know he could be very difficult but please a man that ill and he is not using a CPAP machine for his sleep apnea? A health resort admits him and doesn't have a doctor on premises or doesn't insist on a physical? Way too soon Way too soon And the road goes on forever.... BobbaLee

came out not long after Jerry's death, so this must be a reissue. I haven't read it; as I recall it's fairly respected.

the other book I meant to ask about was Dark Star: An Oral Biography of Jerry Garcia by Robert Greenfield (Paperback - Feb 10, 2009)

Jerry Garica...sorry!

Has anyone read this recent Jerry biog. Any good? Jerry Garcia: A Biography (Greenwood Biographies) (Hardcover) by Jacqueline Edmondson (Author) April 2009 also this Jerry Garcia: A Biography (Greenwood Biographies) (Hardcover) by Jacqueline Edmondson (Author) Feb 2009

the storyteller makes no choice... I'm happy to say that my very own "Head Set" airs tomorrow (7/3) on the G.D. channel on Sirius/XM! I read short sections from my new book, Growing Up Dead: The Hallucinated Confessions of a Teenage Deadhead, and put together some other intros to accompany the tunes. All the songs are from shows between 1987-1989. The show airs tomorrow (7/3) at 5PM EST. For Sirius/XM subscribers, the Grateful Dead channel is #32. Cheers, Peter

Hey Now - thanks Jen and Rosa for your comments on Growing Up Dead! Great to know the book is reaching people & bringing back good memories. Definitely a good community here that extends the reach of the parking lot for miles and miles and miles... Cheers, Peter the storyteller makes no choice...

Hey now, Peter Conners,Job well done! I just finished and greatly enjoyed your book. I was struck by the fact that, although I didn't become a DH until I was 46 (better late than never, right?), so much of what you said still resonated for me. The Dead playing in my head all the time thing has me debating whether or not I should get an Ipod - or do I already have something better hardwired in my brain? It sounds like you have often felt like an outcast - hope you feel like you've found a bit of community here at Deadnet; it's a pretty nice place :)