I am Darwin Benett, a sixty-year-old storyteller who has been a devoted Beatles fan since I turned three.
It is no exaggeration to say my earliest memories are defined by those iconic harmonies. Before I could even parse the meaning of their words, I had memorized every note. Their melodies formed the soundtrack of my life before I truly understood the power of music.
After sixty years of inspiration, I have finally completed my first book. This narrative lived within me for decades, emerging clearly every time I heard a needle drop on vinyl or lost myself in a biography. It grew from those fleeting, private moments when curiosity takes over: What if history had unfolded differently?
Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow is not a historical account or a simple biography. It is a novel built on the foundation of a real, lifelong obsession. It explores missed opportunities, the weight of destiny, and the profound impact of a single choice. Naturally, it is also a tribute to four Liverpool lads who shifted the world’s axis.
I wrote this for the kindred spirits who share this connection. For those who find that a specific song can transport them back to childhood instantly. For those who realize the Beatles were never just a band; they were a movement.
Thank you for being here.