Bono: Stories of Surrender

One of the greatest rock memoirs by Bono, the frontman of U2, now in paperback. Surrender offers a candid, intimate and often humorous life story from Dublin beginnings to the band’s rise and Bono’s more than two decades of activism. Written in his distinctive voice, the book details the challenges he has faced and the people who have sustained him, including his family, friends and faith. The memoir unfolds through 40 chapters, each named after a U2 song, and the author also shares 40 original drawings that appear throughout the pages. Surrender blends personal revelation with a broad perspective on art, love, and social impact, painting a portrait of a artist deeply engaged with the world.

From growing up in Ireland in the 1970s to the personal loss of his mother at 14, the book traces Bono’s journey from early days to U2’s unlikely global influence and his long-running activism against AIDS and poverty. It presents a rare glimpse into his life beyond the stage, including his work as cofounder of ONE and (RED), and reflects on the people who have shaped and challenged him along the way.

Features

• Autobiography by Bono, lead singer of U2
• Subtitle: 40 Songs, One Story
• 40 chapters named after U2 songs
• Includes 40 original drawings
• Covers early Dublin years and family loss
• 384 pages, paperback edition