New Yoko Ono Biography Redefines Her Legacy and Dispels Myths

David Sheff’s authorized biography highlights Ono’s artistic achievements, personal struggles, and her complex relationship with John Lennon.

David Sheff’s biography, released on March 25, 2025, provides a detailed and nuanced portrayal of Yoko Ono’s life and career.
The book challenges long-standing misconceptions, including Ono’s alleged role in The Beatles' breakup, and reframes her as a pivotal figure in avant-garde art.
It reveals Ono’s struggles with mental health, including multiple suicide attempts, and her traumatic separation from her daughter, Kyoko, after her ex-husband’s abduction of her.
The biography explores Ono’s resilience after John Lennon’s murder, detailing her reliance on psychics, security concerns, and personal betrayals during that period.
Ono’s early experiences during World War II, including malnutrition and displacement, are shown to have deeply influenced her art and peace activism.