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Cured

The Tale of Two Imaginary Boys

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Cured

By: Lol Tolhurst
Narrated by: Lol Tolhurst
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 Coming of age in Thatcher's Britain in the late 70s and early 80s was really tough, especially if you lived in Crawley. But against the grinding austerity, social unrest and suburban boredom, the spark of rebellion that was punk set alight three young men who would become one of the most revered and successful bands of their generation. The Cure.

Cured is a memoir by Lol Tolhurst, one of the founding imaginary boys, who met Robert Smith when they were six. Lol threads the genesis of The Cure through his schoolboy years with Smith, the iconic leader of the group, and the band's most successful era in the 1980s. He takes us up to the present day, a riveting forty years since the band's inception.

The band's journey to worldwide success is woven into a story not only of great highs and lows but also of love, friendship, pain, forgiveness and, ultimately, redemption on a beach in Hawaii.

Cured highlights those parts of the creative journey that are not normally revealed to fans, incorporating many first-hand recollections around Lol's personal odyssey. From suburban London to the Mojave desert, Cured brings an acute eye for the times to bear on a lifelong friendship, with tales of addiction and despair along the way.

Cured is the story of a timeless band and a life truly lived.©2016 Laurence A. Tolhurst Entertainment & Celebrities Music Celebrity Friendship

Critic Reviews

Beautifully realised with an appealing deadpan style...If you're looking for something along the lines of Ian Hunter's classic Diary Of a Rock 'n' Roll Star you're in the right place here.
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This is incredible...It's a must listen to or read for any true Cure Fan. Lol Tolhurst...I have so much respect for you, For telling your life story, and for your honesty and truthfulness...I have so much more appreciation for the band I have so loved for so long...Just Beautiful.

WOW! Amazing...An Absolute must for Cure Fans...😊

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This kind of honesty and confession is rare in the music world. At times, this book can be heartbreaking- but it has so many beautiful and profound moments that capture what it means to make music with your friends and the bond that we share with those along the way. It’s impossible not to be moved by Tolhurst’s arc of redemption. Much respect and thank you for sharing your story.

A measure of life

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Lol's struggle with alcohol leads him down a path of redemption and hope. great to hear about the birth of one of my favourite bands.

great story

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So great to hear about The Cure from part of the band. recommended to fans.

Loved it

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For me personally, this is truly a ‘life Changing’ listen….. As an artist myself, I related so closely to the personal & band dynamics at play!! Absolutely brilliant!!

Being granted an opportunity to hear the ups and downs of such a sacred bond. Forever grateful!!

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