First person true stories about the emerging music scene in post war Merseyside, UK, as experienced by Liverpool-born author, Maire E. McMahon! A Cheese Sandwich for John Lennon takes the reader on a humorous, real life journey back to a gritty era when Liverpool became a hub for emerging Rock n' Roll in Britain. Born in Liverpool during WWII, author Maire E. McMahon begins the journey by revealing her first encounters with Rock n' Roll as she and her pal Bernie discover Buddy Holly through records brought back to Liverpool by merchant sailors. She then gives the reader a wry look at ballroom dancing classes for working class kids, before moving on to a teenage coming of age tale featuring the historic Locarno Ballroom, and an up-close encounter with a budding young skiffle group, The Quarrymen.The book culminates with a hilarious chance meeting with a hungry young Beatle at Liverpool's Jacaranda club...with a final and unexpected twist!A Cheese Sandwich for John Lennon is told in remarkable autobiographical fashion, as a quintessential coming of age story in post-war Britain. A must read for any Beatles, music, or Merseyside aficionados and historians.????? - "A Must-Read for anyone interested in Beatles history or post-war music and pop culture in Britain" Camerado Media, advance reader????? - "Maire E. McMahon was there, and actually lived these stories. Kudos, and thanks for sharing!" Advance Reader