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John Lennon left behind a fortune—but his eldest son spent years fighting for his share. Now Sean Lennon says the story isn’t what people think.

Millions heard love and hope in John Lennon’s music. His eldest son knew a much more complicated man. When John was gone, the family’s problems were far from over. There was a f…

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