Out Of Control - 'SURRENDER: 40 Songs, One Story' by Bono

Bono reads an extract from his book - ‘SURRENDER: 40 Songs, One Story’ - in an animation which illustrates an extract from the chapter titled ‘Out of Control’, in which he tells the story of starting to write U2’s first single on 10th May 1978 – his 18th birthday, exactly 44 years ago today.

In ‘SURRENDER’ – out on 1st November – Bono writes about his remarkable life and those he has shared it with—from his early days growing up in Dublin, including the sudden loss of his mother when he was 14, to U2’s unlikely journey to become one of the world’s most influential rock bands, to his 20 years of activism dedicated to the fight against AIDS and extreme poverty.

The title ‘SURRENDER: 40 Songs, One Story’ refers to the book’s 40 chapters, which are each named after a U2 song. Bono has also created 40 original drawings for ‘SURRENDER’ which will appear throughout the book, and also feature in this animated video.


Published by @penguinbooksireland @PenguinUKBooks @aaknopf

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[Lenyxx]

Happy birthday to my oldest and dearest friend, who has no clue who I am. You helped me through my fathers death when I was 14, my mothers death, divorce, depression, & all the rest, spanning 31 years. You’ve always been there. Thank you. Here’s to you. Bless you! Thank God for you Bono!

[francescapolo]

Happy Birthday Captain Bono☮🍀🔝❤ thank You!🙏😘

[stephensadlocha]

40 years of truth in their music and life, i love these guys, like no one else

[Jasmine-hhkt]

Happy Birthday Bono! What a beautiful gift for us, your fans. This has to be the most creative, engaging book launch ever.

[gabrielleorlita]

Happy Birthday Bono and Jordan 😎🍀💚🎶!!! Can’t wait to see you again !!! Love, Love, Love…. ♥️

[belindahope]

The story of my life. I am currently 13, I will bring back rock n roll. U2 has always been there for me. The sound of their music feels like home. And I have no words for how I felt listening to this.

[uslessdevice]

Happy birthday, Bono! 'Who can forgive forgiveness where forgiveness is not? Only the lamb as white as snow' - your words, once again, help me to live through these terrible nowadays. Much love from St.Petersburg ❤🕊☮️

[alebuba]

Happy birthday my dear Bono ❤️ love U2 . You are a gift for the all world

[marklife.ox]

Beautifully read by Bono. Such charisma in his voice. Happy birthday Bono!

[Carlosnik]

Have you thought about having a complete version of an audiobook with Bono's voice? It's simply incredible!

[judibickford]

I am so GLAD that for the past forty-someodd years that you have a job that not a job.
God Bless you Bono!
Happy Belated Birthday and MANY MORE ahead!

[ottorehakles]

What a surprise, Bono you‘re still cool. Happy birthday to you and a long life, that‘s what we wish you.
And, don‘t forget to make a tour and to have a stop in munich/germany. My children and i like to see you. 😉👍

[karenhelbig]

Brilliant Bono.

Thanks for sharing.

You are Brilliant at everything Bono.

You are the one and only Showman.

No one could ever be like you.

Your music is brilliant and special.

You have a beautiful heart like no other.

You stand up for others and stand up for what is right 💯 ✅️

You even risk your life to help people.

Congratulations on the book Bono. 📖 📕

My love to you Bono. 😎💅💋😎💓

[TheStuntViking]

I still remember like it was yesterday, sitting on the swing set outside our house, the first time I listened to Boy, October and War on my neighbor's Walkman. It was in 1984 and my 10 year old brain just exploded.

[youtou_]

Happy birthday my lover Bono ! Can’t wait to read your autobiography!!! 😍

[teresasellers]

The world is so lucky that you were brave enough to, to be enough, to change the world with your music.

[cadesertsky]

Happy Birthday Bono from, Huntington Beach, CA🥰 This is a 🎁 Another gift you gave me when I was 25 was a giant hug when I nervously asked for a hug, after a friend snuck us back stage‼️ You kindly said “hugs are THE BEST” and hugged me as if I were a dear friend. That giant hug and the music of U2 and God keeps my soul full. U2 = soulcare🧡 Only U2 radio when me and hubby drive through and to the desert 🌵🔥‼️ Abundant mercy, grace, and favor - until Jesus returns‼️ @SimpleYourself🧡

[crisastrologa]

Bono, my love!!! 💕
U2, my band 🇧🇷❤️

[Mantrametal]

Great legacy of this band respect and total admiration forever and ever thank you for giving us so much total support, and the singer is very good they give a great matisse to the whole group and I love the video clips they have some very magical

[stella.c]

Many happy returns Bono 🎂🥂! Life goes on despite everything. I've never enough about your story telling, in music, writings and drawings too..your voice has the leading role in the movie of our lives. God bless you 😘!!