Steve Taylor PhD, psychologist at Leeds Beckett University, author of Across the Universe: The Magic and Mystery of the Beatles' Creativity.

Manchester, UK
Joined April 2011
I was on BBC Radio 4 this morning, discussing ny new book Across the Universe and the Beatles' spirituality. They played sections from some of my favourite songs too, like Julia and Across the Universe. The interview starts at 22.18 on this link.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0pg4f…
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How did the Beatles write 40 songs in seven weeks? The amazing story of the Beatles' creative explosion on their meditation retreat in India. New article from my @PsychToday blog, based on my book Across the Universe. psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/…
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Just published - the latest episode of mine and Serge's Fierce Grace podcast, with an inspiring interview with the author and activist Jim Garrison, president of Ubiquity University. youtube.com/watch?v=jPlu4hTe…
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Such a great evening at Alternatives in London last Wednesday, speaking about my book on the Beatles, and leading the audience through some of the songs with my guitar. Such a wonderful atmosphere! Looking forward to tomorrow's event at Waterstones in Altrincham.
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On @marbellagiles' 'TRE in the Afternoon' from 16.00CET: @SMTaylorauthor with 'Across the Universe: The Magic and Mystery of the Beatles’ Creativity', and April Taylor on 'Royal Favourites of the Tudor and Stuart Age' (@penswordbooks)
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A wonderful evening last Sunday at Fairfield Social Club in Manchester, launching my book Across the Universe. I gave a talk about the book, interspersed with some excerpts from Beatles songs, then I led a sing along of Here Comes the Sun and Hey Jude.
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I really enjoyed speaking to Joe at the Beatles Book Podcast, about my new book. A very thought-provoking conversation.
New Podcast! I’m joined by Steve Taylor to talk about his book ‘Across The Universe’. Steve’s book looks at psychological, cultural, and spiritual forces behind the Beatles’ genius - how much of their success was pre ordained? What made them stand out from their peers?
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Different types of purpose in life bring different levels of happiness, and also vary in terms of gender and age. New article from my @PsychToday blog, based on a study I led at my university on the 'Varieties of Purpose.' psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/…
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Just a couple of weeks to publication now! My publisher has set up some events at bookshops and festivals where I've been asked to musically demonstrate some Beatles songs, so I'm looking forward to resuming my musical career too!
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Out 10 Sept., Steve Taylor's Across The Universe: The Magic And Mystery Of #TheBeatles’ Creativity book, on Scribe.
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One day human beings will see themselves as members of the same species and inhabitants of the same planet, rather than dividing themselves into imaginary nationalities. We are all cousins, from the same source, spread across landmasses between oceans on the surface of the Earth.
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I have a number of live events coming up, tying in with the publication of my new book Across the Universe. They are in Sept-Nov, in Manchester and Wales. Details below on the events page to my website. stevenmtaylor.com/events/
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What is the difference between religion and spirituality? Can religion help to heal the world, or do human beings need to transcend religion? The latest Fierce Grace podcast with myself and my friend Serge Beddington-Behrens. youtube.com/watch?v=Z3cHdF2c…
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Today I received my first publication copy of my book Across the Universe. It's such a great occasion to see a book in its final published version! I must have known it was coming, as I chose to wear my Beatles T-shirt!
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