I remember reading Carol Bedford's description of this look in her book. After having read it, it is So surreal to Look at these pictures now. It feels like the Beatles and the Apple Scruffs are all mythological creatures from magical times that will never come back. I know Carol has passed away several years ago, but I Wonder if she eventually got married, or even if she stayed single, if she lived a happy life. She Ended her book in Such a gloomy way, it really got me worried about her. I would really appreciate if anyone could answer me of she died in Peace and with with her loved ones by her side.
When I read Carol Bedford's book her emotional intensity seemed like a study in unhealthy obsession, and possibly some form of mental illness considering how far she took things. Hanging around Paul's house, Apple, or Abbey Road was understandable as fans were rewarded with being able to see and speak with the B4, in living, breathing flesh. For as long as that lasted. I closed the book feeling sorry for Carol and hoped that she found some balance in her life and love she could claim as hers alone.
Since both books were published just a few years apart and have similar material, and even similar names so I can see where you would get them confused. I felt that both of these ladies must have had trauma in their childhood. I also felt badly for Carol because it felt to me like she was running from something and was trying to make a new family with the Beatles and their associates in London. I could be totally wrong, but I thought Carol's story was sad too.
Their stories stand out because they both wrote books, and may have shared similar childhood pain. Hurt that got transferred to how they expressed their obsessions. And delusions. When you're in the grip of something that intense you think your feelings will matter to the person you're obsessed with, even when that person is completely unreachable and unattainable.
I remember reading Carol Bedford's description of this look in her book. After having read it, it is So surreal to Look at these pictures now. It feels like the Beatles and the Apple Scruffs are all mythological creatures from magical times that will never come back. I know Carol has passed away several years ago, but I Wonder if she eventually got married, or even if she stayed single, if she lived a happy life. She Ended her book in Such a gloomy way, it really got me worried about her. I would really appreciate if anyone could answer me of she died in Peace and with with her loved ones by her side.
ReplyDeleteWhen I read Carol Bedford's book her emotional intensity seemed like a study in unhealthy obsession, and possibly some form of mental illness considering how far she took things. Hanging around Paul's house, Apple, or Abbey Road was understandable as fans were rewarded with being able to see and speak with the B4, in living, breathing flesh. For as long as that lasted. I closed the book feeling sorry for Carol and hoped that she found some balance in her life and love she could claim as hers alone.
ReplyDeleteThis description is a reflection of some thoughts about Carolyn Lee Mitchell, and her book "All My Loving" not Carol Bedford. My error.
ReplyDeleteSince both books were published just a few years apart and have similar material, and even similar names so I can see where you would get them confused. I felt that both of these ladies must have had trauma in their childhood. I also felt badly for Carol because it felt to me like she was running from something and was trying to make a new family with the Beatles and their associates in London. I could be totally wrong, but I thought Carol's story was sad too.
DeleteTheir stories stand out because they both wrote books, and may have shared similar childhood pain. Hurt that got transferred to how they expressed their obsessions. And delusions. When you're in the grip of something that intense you think your feelings will matter to the person you're obsessed with, even when that person is completely unreachable and unattainable.
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