Our very special guest today is Author Jenny Boyd.
Her new book is “Jennifer Juniper: a journey beyond the muse” and it is fascinating! This is one of those rare books where you get what you paid for - and then some - in good story!
Mick Fleetwood says of Jenny Boyd’s Autobiography, “Jennifer Juniper: a journey beyond the muse” - - -“The beautifully poignant story of a partner, mother, friend, and truly inspirational woman.”
I love a good “personal journey” story. Jenny’s story is a page turner, I can’t imagine what it was to live it in real life!
That’s because Jenny Boyd has lived several lives, while the rest of us were just living one.
In college, while getting her Masters in Counseling Psychology and a PhD in Humanities, her dissertation on musicians and creativity became the critically-acclaimed book “Musicians in Tune: 75 Contemporary Musicians Discuss the Creative Process.”
Jenny Boyd is a muse to some of the most prolific musicians in the world. Let’s think about that for a minute.
What is a muse?
A muse is a a person and a force who is the source of inspiration for a creative artist.
The artist-muse relationship has been around for centuries. These relationships are often romantic and always dramatic.
Sometimes the muses have more to offer than inspiration, however, as did the following nine women. The muse also and usually
Contributes substantial bodies of work of their own, in some cases becoming better known than their male partners.
As a natural Flower Child, Jenny soon became part of the counter-cul- ture in San Francisco during the Flower Power era, witnessing the Sum- mer of Love; she was the inspiration for Donovan’s famous song, Jen- nifer Juniper, and her photograph was featured inside the box set of his eponymous album A Gift from a Flower to a Garden.
As an up-and-coming young model, Jenny found herself at the heart of Carnaby Street in London, immersed in the fashion and pop culture of the Swinging 60s. With boyfriend Mick Fleetwood, sister Pattie, George Harrison and the rest of the Beatles, she lived the London scene.
Jenny attended Maharishi Mahesh Yogi’s ashram in India to study
meditation with her sister and the Beatles, witnessing their creativity and the genesis of songs that would later appear on the White Album.
Yes, she was there sharing the experiences with the Fab Four for the very best album of all time - The White Album!
As an up-and-coming young model, Jenny found herself at the heart of Carnaby Street in London, immersed in the fashion and pop culture of the 60s.
Her two marriages to Mick Fleetwood, founder member of Fleetwood Mac, brought her to the forefront of the world of rock and roll – and its fame, money, drugs and heartache.
Jenny has spent her life in the company of some of the greatest musical and cultural influencers of the last 50 years – and the journey she takes to finding her own sense of self and creative ability makes
“Jennifer Juniper: a journey beyond the muse” a truly captivating and inspiring story.
Jennifer Juniper: a journey beyond the muse
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Mick Fleetwood says of Jenny Boyd’s Autobiography, “Jennifer Juniper: a journey beyond the muse” - - -“The beautifully poignant story of a partner, mother, friend, and truly inspirational woman.”
Beatlesfan Magazine says:
”a must read for those interested in Beatles history.”
Pick up your copy toady on Amazon or go to
http://www.thejennyboyd.com
