Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Long Walk Home by Jonathan D. Cohen, June Skinner Sawyers, Natalie Adler, Eric Alterman, Regina Barreca, Nancy Bishop, Dermot Bolger, Peter Ames Carlin, Jefferson Cowie, Jim Cullen In this unique collection, critics, musicians, scholars, and fans describe how they have been moved, shaped, and challenged by Bruce Springsteens music. A diverse array of contributors reflect on their personal connections to Springsteens songs, illustrating the meaning of his music and its resonance for listeners over the course of nearly five decades. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Bruce Springsteen might be the quintessential American rock musician but his songs have resonated with fans from all walks of life and from all over the world. This unique collection features reflections from a diverse array of writers who explain what Springsteen means to them and describe how they have been moved, shaped, and challenged by his music.Contributors to Long Walk Home include novelists like Richard Russo, rock critics like Greil Marcus and Gillian Gaar, and other noted Springsteen scholars and fans such as A. O. Scott, Peter Ames Carlin, and Paul Muldoon. They reveal how Springsteens albums served as the soundtrack to their lives while also exploring the meaning of his music and the lessons it offers its listeners. The stories in this collection range from the tale of how "Growin Up" helped a lonely Indian girl adjust to life in the American South to the saga of a group of young Australians who turned to Born to Run to cope with their countrys 1975 constitutional crisis. These essays examine the big questions at the heart of Springsteens music, demonstrating the ways his songs have resonated for millions of listeners for nearly five decades.Commemorating the Bosss seventieth birthday, Long Walk Home explores Springsteens legacy and provides a stirring set of testimonials that illustrate why his music matters. Author Biography JONATHAN D. COHEN received his PhD in history from the University of Virginia. He is the managing editor of BOSS: The Biannual Online-Journal of Springsteen Studies and the coeditor of All In: The Spread of Gambling in Twentieth-Century United States (2018). JUNE SKINNER SAWYERS has published extensively on Bruce Springsteen, including Racing in the Street: The Bruce Springsteen Reader (2004) and Workingman: The Faith-Based Politics ofBruce Springsteen (2014). Born in Glasgow, she currently teaches humanities courses at the Newberry Library in Chicago. Table of Contents Introduction: Why Springsteen? Jonathan D. Cohen and June Skinner Sawyers Part I Springsteen Stories 1 Growing Up with Bruce Springsteen Eric Alterman 2 How Bruce Springsteen Made a Middle-Aged Woman Believe in the Magic of Rock and Roll Nancy S. Bishop 3 From the Backstreets to the Badlands: My Springsteen Journey Deepa Iyer 4 The Ripple Effect Frank Stefanko Part II Springsteen, Politics, and American Society 5 The Role of the Popular Artist in a Democratic Society Jefferson Cowie and Joel Dinerstein 6 Starting a Fire: Bruce Springsteens Political Journey from "Born in the U.S.A." to "American Skin (41 Shots)" Gillian G. Gaar 7 Springsteens American Dream Louis P. Masur 8 At the River Paul Muldoon 9 The Ties That Bind A. O. Scott Part III Springsteen Live 10 Live at the Roxy Greil Marcus 11 The Magic Circle Wesley Stace 12 Twist and Shout David L. Ulin Part IV Springsteen the Artist 13 Brilliant Disguise: The Completely True Fictional Adventures of Bruce Springsteen Peter Ames Carlin 14 Interview with Martyn Joseph by Irwin H. Streight 15 This Train: Bruce Springsteen as Public Artist Colleen J. Sheehy 16 Born to Write: Bruce Springsteen, Flannery OConnor, and the Songstory Irwin H. Streight 17 Ten Great Springsteen Moments (and Five Iconic Concerts) Kenneth Womack Part V Springsteen, Sex, Race, and Gender 18 Our Butch Mother, Bruce Springsteen Natalie Adler 19 Springsteens Women: Tougher Than the Rest Gina Barreca 20 Shackled and Drawn Lauren Onkey 21 American Skin: Springsteen and Blackness Elijah Wald Part VI Springsteen and Aging 22 Summers Fall: Springsteen in Senescence Jim Cullen 23 Work and Play: Mid-Life Music Daniel Wolff Part VII Springsteen beyond Borders 24 Bruce Springsteens River in Dublin Dermot Bolger 25 The Boss in Bulgaria Richard Russo 26 We Take Care of Our Own Wayne Swan Acknowledgments Notes on Contributors Index Review "Long Walk Home: Reflections on Bruce Springsteen at 70 offers a comprehensive, timely overview of Springsteens life and work. The eminently qualified essayists in Sawyers and Cohens anthology astutely address Springsteens achievement in terms of the artists evolving legacy, with a valuable accent upon exploring his lasting contributions to twentieth- and twenty-first- century popular music and culture." -- Kenneth Womack * author of Long and Winding Roads: The Evolving Artistry of the Beatles *"Rutgers Univ. Press to celebrate Springsteens birthday with Long Walk Home book," by Jay Lustig * NJ Arts *"A killer collection of Boss studies and stories, as varied as Springsteens own body of work and a fitting tribute to the man — at 70, both an American legend and an artist as vital as ever." -- Christopher Phillips * Editor of Backstreets.com *"Taken together, the 26 essays in Long Walk Home give readers a rich understanding of why the Boss matters so profoundly to his audience; how each of us has been moved, challenged, and shaped by Springsteens music." -- Roxanne Harde * co-editor of Walking the Line: Country Music Lyricists and American Culture *"Long Walk Home: Reflections on Bruce Springsteen did something I wouldnt have thought possible: it deepened my appreciation for the artist by broadening my understanding of his relevance and influence. Id long known that Bruce had wide, diverse, international appeal. Now I have a better understanding of why. Highly recommended." * E Street Shuffle *"Rutgers Professor Reflects on Springsteens Legacy ahead of The Bosss 70th Birthday," by Cynthia Medina #.XVavqehKiUm * Rutgers Today *"Springsteen at 70: Remembering When The Boss Rocked New Brunswick" by TAP into New Brunswick * TAP into New Brunswick *"In a collection as carefully compiled as a Springsteen album, Cohen and Booklist contributor Sawyers celebrate the Boss at 70....For more than four decades, Springsteens music has been part of our popular music and culture and will continue to be, long after his final album is released. As this compilation illustrates, his Glory Days are far from over." * Booklist *"Celebrating Bruce at 70," by Tammy La Gorce * New Jersey Monthly *"Dermot Bolger: As Bruce turns 70, I thank him for giving voice to my world," excerpt from Long Walk Home html * Irish Independent *"Springsteen at Seventy," by Wesley Stace * New York Review of Books *"The Ties That Bind: Bruce Springsteen And The Wide Divide," excerpted from A.O. Scotts piece in Long Walk Home * NPR Books *"Why Bruce Springsteen is the soundtrack of the 2020 primary," by Jonathan D. Cohen * Washington Post *"Rutgers Professor Reflects on Springsteens Legacy for The Bosss 70th Birthday," by Cynthia Medina _source=newsletterutm_medium=emailutm_campaign=rutgerstoday#.XYmJOOdKjq0 * Rutgers Today *"Relatable passages and...excellent writing." * Newark Star-Ledger *"Bruce Springsteen Is Jew-ish: He may be Catholic, but to many fans—including this one—his lyrics speak to a different creed," by Eric Alterman * The Atlantic *"Growing Up With Bruce Springsteen: I wouldnt be the man I am without him," by Eric Alterman * Public Seminar *"Thats the greatest joy of Long Walk Home—the little details from fans lives, intersecting with moments of historical and artistic significance." * Third Coast Review *Contributor Lou Maser interview on "One-on-One with Steve Adubato" html * One-on-One with Steve Adubato *"The book nods to Springsteens international, intercultural popularity and success....The most thought-provoking essays in Long Walk Home are by writers who are not from the stereotypical Springsteen fan base." * Times Literary Supplement *"E Street Radio" SiriusXM interview with contributors Daniel Wolff Lauren Onkey * E Street Radio - SiriusXM *"The expanding field of Springsteen Studies is fascinating, and includes stellar volumes written by many of the contributors to this collection. Kudos to co-editors Jonathan D. Cohen (managing editor of "BOSS: The Biannual Online-Journal of Springsteen Studies) and June Skinner Sawyers (editor of "Racing in the Streets: The Bruce Springsteen Reader") for giving Springsteen fans an extraordinary new addition to that canon. Long Walk Home is worthy of its subject and a timely reminder of Springsteens promise in the 1999 anthem Land of Hope and Dreams that dreams will not be thwarted/ faith will be rewarded." * Charleston Post & Courier *"Local Leaders Never Stop Reading" by Amanda Capps * Greenville Business Magazine *"Long Walk Home endeavors to examine the impact the art and the artist have had on individual people around the world. The book fulfills this mission admirably. Individual contributions are of uniformly high quality. The collection as a whole is an engaging read that will interest scholars and fans alike." -- Prudence Jones * BOSS: The Biannual Online-Journal of Springsteen Studies * Long Description Bruce Springsteen might be the quintessential American rock musician but his songs have resonated with fans from all walks of life and from all over the world. This unique collection features reflections from a diverse array of writers who explain what Springsteen means to them and describe how they have been moved, shaped, and challenged by his music. Contributors to Long Walk Home include novelists like Richard Russo, rock critics like Greil Marcus and Gillian Gaar, and other noted Springsteen scholars and fans such as A. O. Scott, Peter Ames Carlin, and Paul Muldoon. They reveal how Springsteen?s albums served as the soundtrack to their lives while also exploring the meaning of his music and the lessons it offers its listeners. The stories in this collection range from the tale of how ?Growin? Up? helped a lonely Indian girl adjust to life in the American South to the saga of a group of young Australians who turned to Born to Run to cope with their country?s 1975 constitutional crisis. These essays examine the big questions at the heart of Springsteen?s music, demonstrating the ways his songs have resonated for millions of listeners for nearly five decades. Commemorating the Boss?s seventieth birthday, Long Walk Home explores Springsteen?s legacy and provides a stirring set of testimonials that illustrate why his music matters. Review Quote "Why Bruce Springsteen is the soundtrack of the 2020 primary," by Jonathan D. Cohen Promotional "Headline" This is the first book to unpack Bruce Springsteens legacy rather than simply explore his life/career It is unique because it offers extended reflections on Springsteen, not just short quotes from fans or ethnographic analysis of the fan community We have collected essays from notable authors, musicians, and other creative figures, some of whom have been vocal about their Springsteen fandom. Others have been quiet about their love of Springsteen until now. Ours is the only collection on Springsteen that fuses serious, scholarly analysis (written in an accessible fashion) with personal reflections and personal stories Ours is the first book designed to reflect on Springsteens entire career from the perspective of his audience and what he will leave behind when his career is over Description for Reader JONATHAN D. COHEN received his PhD in history from the University of Virginia. He is the managing editor of BOSS: The Biannual Online-Journal of Springsteen Studies and the coeditor of All In: The Spread of Gambling in Twentieth-Century United States (2018). JUNE SKINNER SAWYERS has published extensively on Bruce Springsteen, including Racing in the Street: The Bruce Springsteen Reader (2004) and Workingman: The Faith-Based Politics of Bruce Springsteen (2014). Born in Glasgow, she currently teaches humanities courses at the Newberry Library in Chicago. Details ISBN1978805268 Publisher Rutgers University Press Year 2019 ISBN-10 1978805268 ISBN-13 9781978805262 Format Hardcover Short Title Long Walk Home Language English DEWEY 782.42166092 Pages 270 Imprint Rutgers University Press Place of Publication New Brunswick NJ Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2019-09-23 NZ Release Date 2019-09-23 Author Jim Cullen UK Release Date 2019-08-30 Subtitle Reflections on Bruce Springsteen Edited by June Skinner Sawyers Publication Date 2019-09-23 Illustrations 7 B-W photographs Audience General US Release Date 2019-09-23 Audience Age 16-99 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. 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ISBN-13: 9781978805262
Book Title: Long Walk Home
Number of Pages: 270 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: Long Walk Home: Reflections on Bruce Springsteen
Publisher: Natalie Adler, Regina Barreca, Eric Alterman, Dermot Bolger, Jim Cullen, Peter Ames Carlin, Nancy Bishop, Jefferson Cowie, Rutgers University Press
Publication Year: 2019
Subject: History
Item Height: 229 mm
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Author: June Skinner Sawyers, Jonathan D. Cohen
Item Width: 152 mm
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