Philip Norman is one of our greatest biographers and Paul McCartney is one of the greatest of subjects: cofounder of the world's most celebrated band and composer of immortal songs. It is the story of a man who was public property by the age of 21, the trajectory of The Beatles from beginning to break-up, and of Swinging London in the 1960s. This book offers a first-hand, insider's account of the life of a member of one of the most influential and widely-imitated band of all time, making this a fascinating fly-on-the-wall chronicle. We learn how the teenage Macca fantasised about a future as a Catholic lorry driver; and of his realisation that National Service, had it continued for just a few more weeks, would have left The Beatles stillborn. Perhaps most rewarding of all are the stories behind the music forged by the Lennon & McCartney partnership, including Sir Paul's memories of driving down to see John at his Weybridge mansion, where together they would fashion the songs that will be sung for all time. Yet there is life after The Beatles, and some of the greatest McCartney songs were written and performed with Wings, and beyond, culminating in an unforgettable appearance at the Olympic closing ceremony in London 2012 and a rumoured appearance at Glastonbury festival later this year.