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Also in those pages, the author reveals a detail from the court cases where Marley is negotiating a contract and friend comes out with an Uzi or gun of some sort controversial and basically forces terms favorable to Marley. Why include that in an afterward? Those are the kind of details I want to read in the context of his career. Overall it felt like the author was striving to lionize Marley with a shroud of mystical power and glazed over inconvenient and for me interesting details.

I'd recommend this book for people who want to learn more about Marley's life and upraising. Just skip the last pages. View 2 comments. Dec 17, Bruce rated it liked it Shelves: music-books , biography.

I had been looking forward to reading this book for a long time, and I came away only slightly disappointed. In my humble opinion, as a window into a world and a culture virtually unknown to those who live outside it meaning the struggles of the Jamaican population both against poverty and racism over the last century, as well as a glimpse into the little-understood world of Rastafari , it works wonderfully, As biography, I feel it falls just a bit short.

Timothy White does a great job describi I had been looking forward to reading this book for a long time, and I came away only slightly disappointed. Timothy White does a great job describing the upbringing and environment that helped shape a young Bob Marley's course, but I felt once he got to the point where Bob's music really started to take off, the book was already over and Bob was dead.

I would have liked to see a bit more insight into the thoughts and actions that drove him as he wrote and recorded the albums that would ultimately become his legacy, a little more insight into the inner workings and relationships between Bob, his band, his family and friends. His impressions as he rose from gutter poet to international superstar and icon of hope for the downtrodden. The book delves into great detail during Bob's childhood and adolescence, then abruptly turns into "Bob made some records, got famous, got sick, and died.

The End. Also, here's what happened to his kids and family during some court battles for his money. Despite his incredible accomplishments, he was just a man, a human being with flaws like the rest of us, and I wanted to hear a little more about that side of him. Still, in the pantheon of great music biographies, this one has definitely earned its place. Apr 09, Dawn Lennon rated it really liked it Shelves: biography. I would have given this book a 3. It really is a fascinating biography, as much a history of Jamaica and the roils of politics in the Caribbean as it is a detailed story of Marley's life.

It never ceases to amaze me how genius emerges from dreadful social and cultural conditions. That Marley was one of the sufferahs, a tough gong protege, and the ultimate soul icon of Jah attests to what it means to be your authentic self. This book weav I would have given this book a 3. This book weaves an extraordinary fabric of Marley's life as a boy born of a white man who had the decency to marryh is mother, but then disappeared for most of Bob's life.

It then follows him through the emergence of his music, the struggle to have his music heard beyond local audiences, the mess that became the production of his albums, including everyone who was taking advantage of him. The underbelly of the music business in Jamaica paralleled the underbelly of the island's politics, a combination that was full of deceit and violence, often felt directly by Marley, his family, band, and hangers on.

The fact that Marley was able to emerge to become a global musical figure, to attain significant financial success, and to survive the challenges of the industry was a monumental accomplishment. My only real struggle with this book as a reader is the almost choking amount of detail, both historical and biographical.

Timothy White, the author, was so committed to doing right by Marley whom he idolized, and Marley's legacy, that, in my view, he overstuffed the book with details that interfered with its flow and often obscured the story line. That said, if you want all the pieces that are Marley's story, this book gives it unapologetically.

Jan 11, Dave rated it liked it. A very detailed rich bio on not only Bob Marley, but due is given to Peter Tosh, Bunny Wailer, and Marley's children and extended family.

Part Jamaican history lesson and a lot of politics enter the story to open it deep delving into Marley's parents, his poor upbringing, his rise to fame and fortune and all the concerts, travel, violence, and chaos that occur afterwards.

The final part of the book becomes court scene drama in regards to Marley's songs and contracts. A very detailed discography A very detailed rich bio on not only Bob Marley, but due is given to Peter Tosh, Bunny Wailer, and Marley's children and extended family. A very detailed discography encompassed the back of the book. The only album and CD I own of Marley's is Legend, which is a greatest hits and something that every music lover seems to own in their own collection at this point.

This book had been sitting on our library shelves for years and I decided to give it a read. Very rich and vibrant writing by White puts the reader right there.

One can almost smell the ganja and jerk chicken wafting in the Jamaican breeze. As someone who grew up listening to the music of Bob Marley, I put this one on my list as soon as I came across it. Unfortunately, it turned out to be a bit of a mixed bag for me Author Timothy White January 25, — June 27, was an American rock music journalist and editor, according to his Wikipedia page.

Timothy White : Catch a Fire opens with an intro by author Timothy White's widow ; White died early like Marley at 50 of a heart attack. White gives the reader a decent amou As someone who grew up listening to the music of Bob Marley, I put this one on my list as soon as I came across it. White gives the reader a decent amount of historical context here; writing fairly extensively about the history of reggae and Rastafarianism.

The life story of the Ethiopian Emporer is steeped in mysticism. Haile Selassie : The book unfolds in a mostly chronological manner , as author White provides a very detailed account of Marley's young life. Perhaps a bit too much detail, IMHO. I think the author could have trimmed 50 or so pages here for the sake of brevity and clarity.

Bob " Nesta " Marley on his wedding day, February 10, : Interestingly, the author writes that Marley had a premonition of his own untimely demise: "They were sitting in a tree one day, and Bob started to talk about Christ. Why you want to die that young? Both Dion and Ibis told Ciddy about it later. They were disturbed by this kind of talk, but they convinced themselves it was just a temporary fit of depression associated with the troublesome soccer injury He writes of Marley's concert in Zimbabwe, exactly a year before his ultimate death: " And now, in Zimbabwe, all his illusions were ebbing away.

His ulcerated, nailless right toe ached horribly. No scalpel shall crease me flesh! Rastamon live out. Date unkown : Catch a Fire starts out with a great pace , and I enjoyed learning about the life of Bob Marley. Unfortunately, the writing loses its " flow " in the subsequent chapters; diving into the weeds for the remainder of the book I found my attention wandering numerous times while reading this one, and counting the pages until I could tie a knot in it.

The book also doesn't cover Marley's musical career until around page This took away from my overall enjoyment of the book. The author details many anti-climactic events that took place after Marley's death, including long transcriptions of court cases. This one could have done well with a more rigorous editing, IMHO. The story of the life of Bob Marley is an interesting one , but the telling of it here was not up to the task, sadly.

Catch A Fire is not nearly as readable as it could have been Like a breath of fresh air, even with the rich aroma of mountain 'erb. Timothy White's 'Catch a Fire-The Life of Bob Marley' is wholly, and perhaps holy, unlike any other biography in the 'poptastic' genre that I have ever read. White not only provides intimate insights to Marley, his life, family and musical journey, but also documents the history of Jamaica and its people, the politics and the fascinating origins of the Rastafarian religion.

The broad sweep of this book, written with authority Like a breath of fresh air, even with the rich aroma of mountain 'erb. The broad sweep of this book, written with authority and eloquence by the one time editor of 'Billboard' magazine, should delight all who read it.

A short review from the San Francisco Chronicle says it all, "Probably the finest biography ever written about a popular musician. A vital and highly informative tome that grows from the shanty of Trench Town, with its hoodlums, higglers and rude boys with the musical accompaniment of jazz,calypso,ska and reggae.

The musical magic is infused by the cultural African magic of the obeahmen and the duppy. The physical journey that was the life of Bob Marley rises from his Nine Miles childhood to international stardom. Along the way, from Smokey Robinson look-alike, 'Tuff Gong' pricked up ears, became the soul rebel and dodged bullets in an assassination attempt. Timothy White's extensive research, not just on the man and his culture, also includes the Marley family, their musical development through Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers and their court wrangles after Bobs death.

Also the sad murder of Peter Tosh is documented along with the career of Bunny Wailer. A discography of over seventy pages with added Appendices. A fitting tribute, just like its subject, 'Catch a Fire' is fantastic. View all 4 comments. Aug 29, Ian Foster rated it it was ok. I was very disappointed with this book. After reading it, I have a pretty good idea of what Marley's childhood was like, a hazy picture of his adult life but no understanding at all of how a poor man from a third-world country was able to popularize a genre of music that was almost universally disdained in most of the world.

I would have expected more discussion of his music; specifically how he and Chris Blackwell changed the arrangement of Marley's reggae songs to appeal to a broader audience, I was very disappointed with this book.

I would have expected more discussion of his music; specifically how he and Chris Blackwell changed the arrangement of Marley's reggae songs to appeal to a broader audience, as well as how Marley's music evolved over time.

I know from watching VH1's Classic Albums, that process was critical to Marley's success but I don't even get an inkling of that in this book. Instead the book has way too much on Marley's childhood pages into it, Marley is still only 14! This book also has too many vague, cryptic references to conspiracy theories about the CIA, Ronald Reagan, the Jamaican government, etc.

On the bright side, the book does a good job of describing the superstititious world of poor Jamaica, full of demons and ghosts, etc. Apr 25, David Cupples rated it really liked it. Well written biography, White is was, RIP a talented writer. He probably could have been a good novelist. Catch A Fire is certainly an outstanding contribution to the field, i. Is it the definitive work? No, just like the recent Marley documentary is not the definitive film account of Marley's life.

That is not necessarily a criticism of the book, as there is just so much to Bob and his story. White hints at that too but I would take it further. Apr 18, Max rated it it was amazing Shelves: non-fiction , biography.

Loved it. Jun 04, Keegan LaKosh added it. The best artists with in our world are the ones who have pasted, but there work still lives on. For generations, Bob Marley has been known as a reggae superstar and pop culture icon. Its been a little over twenty year since Bob Marley departed our world, but his music is still honored. Bob Marleys brilliance and talent will live on for generations. Taking readers into the life o The best artists with in our world are the ones who have pasted, but there work still lives on.

Taking readers into the life of the lionized musician. The author describes the events leading to the death of Bob Marley from cancer on May 11, The cancer started in his foot and spread throughout his body.

It could have been stopped and his life saved by having an amputation, but Marley refused treatment because he felt this was against his Rastafarian religion. His death left the world mourning, and more than , people attended his state- sponsored funeral. I listen to Bob Marley everyday on my ipod. This biography digs deep into the life of the leader of a musical, spiritual, and political explosion that continues today. He touched people all over the planet with his songs about struggle, repression, freedom, and triumph.

Bob Marley is the godfather of reggae- the man responsible for developing this style of music in his native country of Jamaica and successfully exporting it all over the world.

That is the first reason I picked up this book. As I read more and more it was the younger Bob Marley that caught my attention. Young Bob Marley was like other kids in some ways, but he was also a little different in the sense that he was often involved in the politics of the island and he voiced his opinions on matters without hesitation.

He was also educated in a private school, even though his family was not very wealthy. It was there that Marley made his first recording in , as a teenager.

I find this so neat, Bob Marley had been passionate about music, passionate about his country when he was so young. By the end of the story I had fallen in love with Bob Marley wishing he was still alive, wishing I could see one of his outstanding performances. Wanting to listen to him pour out his passion into my ears. Richard A. Taylor, Ph. Ross, M. La pyramide des besoins de Maslow: Pourquoi faut-il comprendre les besoins du client? To browse Academia.

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