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A review by kelleemoye
When Bob Met Woody: The Story of the Young Bob Dylan by Gary Golio
5.0
Reviewed at: http://www.teachmentortexts.com/2012/12/when-bob-met-woody.html
I grew up listening to Bob Dylan. His music was a major part of the soundtrack of my life and because of that he still has a special place in my heart. During my bachelor degree I wrote a paper analyzing the influence that Walt Whitman had on Woody Guthrie thus influencing Bob Dylan- this picture book brought me right back to that research and all of the amazing poetry and music that Dylan and Guthrie write/wrote. This picture book shares Bob's childhood as a journey to reach his dream and to meet his idol. It is told almost as a hero's journey- this book also shows that being your dream and meeting your hero are reachable. I loved the intertwining of Bob's lyrics and quotes bringing the history even more to life.
I loved this picture book and will definitely want to own it. I'm now going to go read it again.
I grew up listening to Bob Dylan. His music was a major part of the soundtrack of my life and because of that he still has a special place in my heart. During my bachelor degree I wrote a paper analyzing the influence that Walt Whitman had on Woody Guthrie thus influencing Bob Dylan- this picture book brought me right back to that research and all of the amazing poetry and music that Dylan and Guthrie write/wrote. This picture book shares Bob's childhood as a journey to reach his dream and to meet his idol. It is told almost as a hero's journey- this book also shows that being your dream and meeting your hero are reachable. I loved the intertwining of Bob's lyrics and quotes bringing the history even more to life.
I loved this picture book and will definitely want to own it. I'm now going to go read it again.