Product Description

Bruce Springsteen, writer of more than 250 songs, is among the most literate rock singers. His songs touch people's hearts and minds. Simply put, he is the story teller of our generation. "Tougher Than the Rest" discusses the best of Springsteen's vast body of work, from "Greetings from Asbury Park, NJ" to "Devils & Dust". The author comments on each song's origin and the critical response it received. The book shares insights into the songs' literary, historical, and cultural references. It's packed with numerous sidebars and is accompanied by photographs and lots of extras, including a complete song list, discography, and bibliography. It is a must for all Springsteen fans!

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #109093 in Books
• Published on: 2006-10-20
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 288 pages

Record Collector, February 2007
One of the most engrossing, thoughtful and well-researched
Springsteen tomes on the market.

About the Author
Born in Glasgow, June Skinner Sawyers has written extensively about music, travel, history, spirituality, and popular culture. She contributes regularly for the Chicago Tribune, where she used to write a nightlife column, and the San Francisco Chronicle. She has taught numerous classes in the humanities at the Newberry Library in Chicago, including a course that studied the music of Bruce Springsteen. She is the author/editor of more than a dozen books, including Celtic Music, Racing in the Street: The Bruce Springsteen Reader, and the forthcoming About a Lucky Band that Made the Grade: The Beatles Together...and Apart.

Customer Reviews

Born To Read
I love songs, I love lyrics, the book 'Lyrics By Sting, is a great book, explaining Stings writing. So when I saw this book come out from one of my favourite singer/songwriters, I just could not wait.

I was not disappointed, although I have Bruce's book of song lyrics and that is a fabulous book, but to have Bruce explain the songs is something else. I knew or I thought I knew about some of them but hen after reading this, I learned a lot more. There are also some other added information that I am not going to tell you, so there is only one way to find out.

Buy this great book.