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Conversations with Tom Petty

by Paul Zollo

It's an of-told story: a young Tom Petty lucks his way onto the movie set for Elvis's Follow That Dream . The lightning bolt that is rock 'n' roll struck him and, at that moment, his future was defined and Tom Petty went on to become one of the greatest songwriters in rock 'n' roll history. This expanded edition of the first authorised book on Tom Petty, and the only one in his own words, includes additional interviews, articles and reviews. Featuring a foreword and photo captions written by Tom himself, Conversations with Tom Petty is a must-read for all who admire the man behind some of the most memorable rock anthems of a generation.

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Chappie’s discussion starters

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  1. Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
  2. Was there a moment where you disagreed with a character’s choice? What would you have done?
  3. What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
  4. If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
  5. Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?