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stan2long's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
fast-paced
4.75
Although I’ve never been a Springsteen fan, I’ve known of his reputation for hard work and fabulously impressive live concerts. In this autobiography, he begins with difficulties in his childhood, along with borderline poverty, and an abusive father, and how all this shaped his life. He admits that he had almost no singing talent, but his relentless work ethic, and his sincerity in his lyrics rang true with blue-collar folks everywhere. He does talk a lot about depression, and I think that is enlightening. The only aspect that was a turn off, was his detailing of taking advantage of women. If you are able to set that aside, the book is very good and even if you are not a Springsteen fan, you might find this to be an excellent read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexism and Alcohol
bootsmom3's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Dysphoria, Emotional abuse, Grief, Mental illness, Alcohol, Death, and Death of parent
Moderate: Medical trauma, Panic attacks/disorders, Police brutality, Racism, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Classism, Gun violence, War, Addiction, Alcoholism, Infidelity, and Medical content
Minor: Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Dementia, Drug use, and Misogyny
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