This biography of Paul McCartney examines his childhood, the early days of the Beatles, the arrival of Epstein, and the development of Beatlemania. It reveals much about the powerplay among the four musicians and the evolution of their music. Chet Flippo is a journalist who was a personal friend of John Lennon. His other books include "On the Road with the Rolling Stones", "Your Cheatin' Heart" and "David Bowie's Serious Moonlight: The World Tour".