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roemied's review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoyed this book from start to finish, even when it seemed like the finish was several hundred pages away.
It's no surprise that Bruce, a professional wordsmith, would be able to able to write something with the same honesty and imagery of his songs.
I know that some reviews are dogging how he describes his role as the leader of the E Street Band and how he is in charge, he makes the decisions, etc. I find that the are judging the person rather than the book and I liked that he owns that, and after all, he is 'The Boss' so his attitude should come as no surprise. :)
Seriously, I loved the openness in how he describes his family life, his long road to reach stardom, his self-proclaimed shortcomings and then his struggle with relationships and ultimately, depression.
It's a long read, but well worth it.
It's no surprise that Bruce, a professional wordsmith, would be able to able to write something with the same honesty and imagery of his songs.
I know that some reviews are dogging how he describes his role as the leader of the E Street Band and how he is in charge, he makes the decisions, etc. I find that the are judging the person rather than the book and I liked that he owns that, and after all, he is 'The Boss' so his attitude should come as no surprise. :)
Seriously, I loved the openness in how he describes his family life, his long road to reach stardom, his self-proclaimed shortcomings and then his struggle with relationships and ultimately, depression.
It's a long read, but well worth it.
just_one_more_chapter_ok's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.25
As a fan of Springsteen this was an interesting read. I didn't know about and wasn't expecting the honest accounting of mental health challenges and obstacles along with the successes.
The book is beautifully written, the songwriter in him shines through. Every word is chosen with care.
He does an excellent job of narrating his story.
The book is beautifully written, the songwriter in him shines through. Every word is chosen with care.
He does an excellent job of narrating his story.
reneetdevine's review against another edition
3.0
Made is about 56% and decided to stop. I love Bruce Springsteen but his memoir wasn't pulling me in.
anitaashland's review against another edition
4.0
Reading this is like spending a day leisurely talking with an introspective, self-aware and creative friend. Of greatest interest to me were his details about his struggles with depression and 30 years of psychoanalysis. And his insights about storytelling. The reason I gave it four stars instead of five is that I skimmed large chunks of the first section of the book because there was too much detail about his childhood and early career. Overall, even if you aren't an avid Bruce fan I think you'll find this well worth the read.
barnesstorming's review against another edition
2.0
I love Springsteen and was eager to get my hands on this. The first third or so is very well-written with the same sort of wordsmithing that made him famous as a songwriter in the '70s. But right around where he gets to "Born to Run" and on, he discovered the CAPS-LOCK key, and the illusion was shattered for me. The writing gets pretty one-dimensional. 'I wanted to write an album about XXXX. These guys came/went in the band. We played to HUGE HOUSES and ROCKED 'EM OUT!' I'll always be a fan of his music, I think. But now I'm imagining how he probably texts emoji smileyfaces to Patti and the kids, and I may never recover.
derba17's review against another edition
4.0
When a 73 year old rock star is too relatable (I need half ratings on here, let me do 4.5 please Goodreads)
1928readingisfun's review against another edition
5.0
Wonderful read - Bruce is a really good writer!
johndiconsiglio's review against another edition
4.0
Who knew that the same chrome-wheeled, fuel-injected Boss penning muscular street operas about midnight gangs meeting 'neath giant Exxon signs secretly harbored aspirations to be a beat poet? There’s as much Allen Ginsberg as Johnny B. Goode in this ragtag, heart-felt memoir. Like a Bruce show, it’s long, energetic, kinda exhausting & holds nothing back. Hard to imagine another rock star writing with soul-searching honesty about his dad’s mental illness & his own depression. And there’s plenty of tramps-like-us for diehards. The car’s out back if you’re ready to take that long walk.