Born to Run (CD-Audio)

from zappa

As an author Springsteen makes a great song-writer. He writes - or at least reads as if he writes - rapidly, displaying a fair degree of self-knowledge, political and sociological awareness. His is an unskilled pen, honed in a school of hard work and hard knocks, and for that reason, in anti-inst...

from bogopea

Bruce Springsteen in his own words. I love almost all his music and it was fascinating to read the way a lot of songs came to be written and what influenced him. Springsteen wrote with honesty and humor about his dysfunctional life and his resilience in dealing with it. He talks a lot of his stru...

from bobbieharv

Parts were surprisingly well-written, primarily the personal accounts of growing up and struggling with depression. But much of it was way too long and detailed - it's like he felt compelled to account for every song and every concert. Still hoping to get tickets to his Broadway show though!

from Kathl33n

I listened to the audio book which I think always lends to a better review as no one knows the emotions behind the stories better than the author themselves. Springsteen is a really great storyteller. The chapter with The Big Bang was almost like something from a great suspense/thriller.

from dchaikin

20. Born to Run (Audio) by Bruce Springsteen reader the author published: 2016 format: Overdrive digital audio, 18:23 (and 510 page hardcover) acquired: Library Listened: unfinished. I listened to about 80% from Feb 14-27, read last 74 pages Apr 30 - Mar 1 rating: 4 (From Mar 4, when I was 80% do...