Everything I Need to Know I Learned from Bruce Springsteen - Wisdom from the Music and Musings of an American Dreamer

Everything I Need to Know I Learned from Bruce Springsteen is an eye-popping collection of stunning photos and insightful lessons inspired by Springsteen's life and musical legacy. For decades, the Boss has imbued his work with great depths of feeling and authenticity, speaking his truth to millions of fans worldwide. The analysis of his lyrics and the story of his life have generated bestselling literary works for decades.

Now, as Springsteen takes on what may be his final world tour, on the cusp of turning an unstoppable 75 years old, author Trevor Courneen examines Bruce's lyrics, quotes, media appearances and personal history, mining each for the invaluable bits of wisdom that so often give life and meaning to his music, and translates them into actionable lessons that readers can apply to their own lives.

Throughout, the book features stunning black and white and full color photos of Bruce on stage, in private and on the road, making this book a one-of-a-kind collectible or gift book for fans of the Boss.

About the author

Trevor Courneen is a writer, editor and Bruce Springsteen fanatic whose credits include various music features and reviews for Paste, as well as special projects for Time Life and Newsweek, including in memoriam magazines for Prince and George Michael. When he isn't penning works for Media Lab Books, he enjoys playing with his band Deep Wimp and trying to channel the Boss's energy as much as possible. He and his wife live in Brooklyn, New York with their cat, Catsby.

Summary

This stunning gift book features numerous lessons, nuggets of wisdom and invaluable advice gleaned from Bruce Springsteen’s music and life.

Product details

• Authors: Trevor Courneen
• Publisher: Macmillan US
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 26.09.2023
• EAN: 9781956403428
• ISBN: 978-1-956403-42-8
• No. of pages: 176
• Dimensions: 172 mm x 170 mm x 17 mm
• Illustrations: 100+ full color and black and white photos
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Music > Monographs; Individual composers & musicians, specific bands & groups, SELF-HELP / Motivational & Inspirational, MUSIC / Individual Composer & Musician, REFERENCE / Personal & Practical Guides, Lifestyle & personal style guides, Reference works, Self-help, personal development and practical advice, Musicians, singers, bands and groups, Composers and songwriters