Damian K. (2headedboy) -
Helpful Score: 2
By no means is this book an authoritative, exhaustive bio of Bruce. Rather, it's written almost like a novel, with concerts and recordings sprinkled in to showcase Springsteen as the demi-god he was at the time.
The book is also about what important events were happening in our country at the time of Springsteen's fame, such as the Vietnam War, Voodoo Economics, and the new and varied landscape of music.
I always liked Springsteen -- never a huge fan -- but after reading this inspiring account of his life, he is The Man now. I even bought all the old Springsteen records, finally, and instantly fell in love with Nebraska.
I think any Springsteen fan would love this book, if only to complement other books about him. In many ways the guy is an enigma, but he is 1) Very, very rich & 2) Talented out the wazoo.
The book is also about what important events were happening in our country at the time of Springsteen's fame, such as the Vietnam War, Voodoo Economics, and the new and varied landscape of music.
I always liked Springsteen -- never a huge fan -- but after reading this inspiring account of his life, he is The Man now. I even bought all the old Springsteen records, finally, and instantly fell in love with Nebraska.
I think any Springsteen fan would love this book, if only to complement other books about him. In many ways the guy is an enigma, but he is 1) Very, very rich & 2) Talented out the wazoo.
