Ha Jinjer. I know top sorrows of one’s life. I get it. I should have gone to see him on Broadway tell his tales & play his songs. I saw him in concert in 2016 in Vancouver and perhaps that will be the last time? I’m glad you liked his book. I’m impressed you read it not being a big fan etc. There’s some good stories in it. Hmm. Oh and I met JBJ once outside a bookstore in D.C. I got to shake his hand. He’s a good guy! And he has a nice crop of hair. 🙂

I really enjoyed Bruce’s book. It was REALLY well written and, if I recall correctly, I liked everything except the parts about playing in the clubs. For some reason that didn’t interest me and I don’t know why.

I had no idea about his depression and stuff until I read the book.

I think anyone would like this book…fan or no fan.

Also I’m still mad that I could never get through to buy tickets to see him on the Born in the USA tour. One of the top sorrows of my life.

Thanks for checking! There is nothing wrong with writing outside your home (I’m working on a novel set in Japan). It only bothers me if it’s my state, especially since there are so many good Maine authors.

Thanks Naomi for your comments. Yeah the stories behind the songs are often my favorite parts! I wish there was even a bit more of that in Bruce’s book. But still he explains the albums on the whole quite a bit — so there’s some of that. I did find Born To Run quite refreshing as a rock bio/memoir. Hooray.

Thanks Sarah. Yeah I don’t think Maine or Alaska plays too much of a role in the Millet book, just basic settings. I see from Wiki that the author was born in Boston but grew up in Toronto, and now lives in Tucson. So go figure!

Thanks Laurel. Yeah the Springsteen book is awesome and you find out quite a bit about him in it. The Sweet Lamb novel is a bit dark & spooky but worth checking out. Maybe next summer you’ll road trip up to Vancouver; you were pretty far north almost to Oregon on your last road trip. If you get to Washington State, Vancouver is not too far from there! Enjoy your week.

Oh cool Judy I’m glad you felt the same way about the end of Millet’s book. I was wondering if it was just me, trying to pin down the deep languages and God. I think at one point she equates God with evolution. But I’m still thinking about it. It was a nice introduction to Millet’s works. And I’m okay if you’re not a big fan of Springsteen. I can handle it … almost. Ha! Just joking. If you grew up anywhere near Freehold or the coast, then you’d probably like the first half of the book.