Bono’s emotive memoir lets you into his soul - and it’s full of God too

By Steve Stockman2022-11-30T17:25:00

Steve Stockman, who himself authored a book on the faith of U2, says Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story provides further evidence of the depth and devotion of Bono’s Christian faith

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