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Born to Run
- Narrated by: Bruce Springsteen
- Length: 18 hrs and 12 mins
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Winner of the 2018 Audie Award for Autobiography/Memoir
"Writing about yourself is a funny business.... But in a project like this, the writer has made one promise: to show the reader his mind. In these pages, I've tried to do this." (Bruce Springsteen, from the audio of Born to Run)
In 2009, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band performed at the Super Bowl's halftime show. The experience was so exhilarating that Bruce decided to write about it. That's how this extraordinary autobiography began.
Over the past seven years, Bruce Springsteen has privately devoted himself to writing the story of his life, bringing to this audio the same honesty, humor, and originality found in his songs. He describes growing up Catholic in Freehold, New Jersey, amid the poetry, danger, and darkness that fueled his imagination, leading up to the moment he refers to as "The Big Bang": seeing Elvis Presley's debut on The Ed Sullivan Show. He vividly recounts his relentless drive to become a musician, his early days as a bar-band king in Asbury Park, and the rise of the E Street Band. With disarming candor, he also tells for the first time the story of the personal struggles that inspired his best work and shows us why the song "Born to Run" reveals more than we previously realized.
Born to Run will be revelatory for anyone who has ever enjoyed Bruce Springsteen, but this book is much more than a legendary rock star's memoir. This is a book for workers and dreamers, parents and children, lovers and loners, artists, freaks, or anyone who has ever wanted to be baptized in the holy river of rock and roll. Rarely has a performer told his own story with such force and sweep. Like many of his songs ("Thunder Road", "Badlands", "Darkness on the Edge of Town", "The River", "Born in the U.S.A.", "The Rising", and "The Ghost of Tom Joad", to name just a few), Bruce Springsteen's autobiography is written with the lyricism of a singular songwriter and the wisdom of a man who has thought deeply about his experiences.
Author bio: Bruce Springsteen has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Songwriters Hall of Fame, and the New Jersey Hall of Fame. He is the recipient of 20 Grammy Awards, an Academy Award, and the Kennedy Center Honors. He lives in New Jersey with his family.
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- Amazon Customer
- 2017-12-20
Mostly great autobiography
As a huge Boss fan it was great to hear his story actually read by him.
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- K. Thompson
- 2017-12-15
Fantastic.
The man can weave a tome as personal and beautiful as the lyrics he writes.
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- Amazon Customer
- 2019-08-16
Still the boss
Loved his honesty. Nice to have it read by the artist. Great storyteller, just like his song lyrics
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- Michael F
- 2019-05-07
Great, intimate experience
This was great. It felt less like an audiobook, and more like Bruce Springsteen telling you his life story in his own words. Learned a lot about the Boss over the course of this book. Definitely recommend for any fan of music, or someone who wants an insight into the life of a hard working, professional musician.
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- John B.
- 2019-04-10
Incredible.
A truly phenomenal experience to have the Boss life story narrated by the man himself. Kind of felt like we were hanging out for 20 hours, really loved the book.
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- Schvenn
- 2018-12-29
I'm an even bigger fan than before.
Hearing Bruce tell this story in his own words is the only way to experience this book. He can come across a bit pretentious, with his constant use of imagery and run-on descriptions and I feel like he had to look up some of the vocabulary just to sound more eloquent than was necessary, but I love this book, nonetheless. I was a dedicated fan before hearing this book, but even more so, now. He admits his shortcomings and does his best not to offend any of the people who helped make him one of the most successful rock icons in history. We get insights into his entire life, self-destructive and self-loathing challenges and even his ongoing battle with depression. At the end of the book, I had more appreciation for every song and album he wrote and the creative process he utilized, as well as the various directions he took. This is a fascinating story and probably one of the best books I've experienced in a very, very long time. I immediately bought a hardcover copy, after completing the audio book. This is a definite jewel in my collection.
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- Anonymous User
- 2023-03-11
Long time fan
Great book. Bruce does a fantastic job as a narrator. He has a great voice. Cool facts and antidotes about him and the band. Little long winded on descriptions. Definitely a good audio!
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- Mitchell
- 2023-01-02
Bruce goes above and beyond the usual rock and roll biography
Definitely one of the most in-depth and engaging rock stories I’ve read. Wasn’t a massive fan when I started but this really made me appreciate Bruce and his appeal
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- Valerie Dobbin
- 2022-08-29
A Masterpiece
Honest, deep, touching and thought provoking. He is also funny and incredibly hardworking and talented. He’s so much more than I’d realized. I’ve seen him in concerts and it was amazing and interesting to get to know more about the man himself. I learned a lot about depression and mental health as well which helps me understand myself and others in my life. One of the best and most beautifully written memoirs I’ve read.
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- Jamie Whittaker
- 2022-07-13
Baaaaruuuuccee
Enjoyed the book. Bruce is a wonderful narrator and there's nothing like hearing the story direct from the source. It's a hefty listen and probably could have been edited down a bit. But overall we enjoyed and are glad we listened.
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- Ellen O'Brien
- 2016-12-12
Me Springsteen's book moved me beyond words...
I hung on every single word of this well told story, and finished up with tears streaming down my cheeks.
I foolishly never delved into Bruce's songs, (never mind took the time to decipher the complex lyrics), even as he was of my time. Sure I boogied to Born to Run & Tunnel of Love, but I feel like I missed the whole party. Until now, that is.
I'm so thankful that a man like this one exists in the world. Someone willing to go deep, do the hard work required in the development of an authentic self, and in this case, share his experience, and the resulting treasure, with the world. A determined soul, driven to make sense of his imperfect past, then face with courage the painful work of sorting it out for the betterment of his tribe. I want to send this book to every young male I know, in the hopes that it might inform their concept of what it is to be masculine - to be a man.
And FYI Mr Springsteen, your 'long and noisy prayer', has, indeed, rocked my very soul.
Forever grateful for your beautifully told story. You are a national treasure!
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- Tim
- 2016-12-21
The Boss demonstrates his strong work ethic and dedication to excellence as he tells his story.
I appreciated hearing Bruce tell his story on Audible. He shared deep personal details about his life and the creative process he used to entertain his fans throughout his career. I am a bigger fan now having heard him tell his story. I will listen to his music with fresh insights about the story being told and about Bruce and his band. Reading this book made me want to be a better father. I appreciated Bruce telling us about the positive impact mental healthcare and medicines had in the journey of his family. As a medicinal chemist that pours his heart into his craft to design best in class molecule with a purpose this made me smile. Bruce is the kind of friend I would enjoy sitting around with talking and having a beer. I hope he comes back to Indiana soon. We have a beautiful venue in Carmel called the Palladium and I know there are many that would enjoy an intimate evening with this Mega Rock Star!
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- Peg
- 2016-12-29
Copper Beech Trees
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
I would recommend this book to anyone. My own family has suffered through generations of serious mental illness and the self medicating addictions that often result. The course of Bruce's life exposed the contrasts of both his God given talent and his genetically inherited affliction. Fortunately for him, he was able to pour his experiences into his work and create something that was timely for many reasons. He was wise to develop relationships that were constructive to his limitations. His choices for bandmates and Patti helped to create the trust and brought him the self confidence to push him through his rough spots. Revealing such a challenging mental illness is a difficult thing. Choosing to seek professional help, and being vulnerable enough to share that with his fans, I hope will teach others to do the same. Love on top of all of this can keep the beech tree soul alive.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Born to Run?
His descriptions of growing up in an Irish/Catholic family surrounded by the church and its influences. The fact that he had a good mother in his life was especially fortunate for him. Too many have 2 parents that are unavailable and they slip away unguided and unable to survive on their own.
Have you listened to any of Bruce Springsteen’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
Not yet. I certainly plan on doing so. I am also very glad that he did this audiobook himself. It takes on a different life when done by the author that a narrator could never grasp. I appreciate that effort very much.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
Of course, when his father came to see him before the birth of his first child. That was an incredible gift he gave to Bruce. So incredible that he could find it within himself to give that to Bruce. So many are not capable to give that to themselves much less to those they love.
The second moment that I laughed until I snorted was the fishing trip he went on with his father. His description of his fathers outfit was so hilarious I could picture my own dad in the same thing. Thank you for that.
Any additional comments?
I know it took Bruce 7 years to write this book. Every single day was worth it. It is not easy to expose yourself down to bedrock as he did. Brian Wilson said that music saved him and it is clear that music and the love of people close to him is saving Bruce. Every day is a gift. I hope he enjoys each one.
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- JD Pittsburgh
- 2016-12-17
Riveting!
I like to listen to biographies of celebrities, and I have read and listened to many. Although I was a fan of Bruce Springsteen, his music didn't blow me over. I liked it, but I didn't go crazy over it. So when I started listening to this biography I thought that would like it.
He tells an incredibly riveting story of his life. He tell it chronologically. He is truthful about his family history, about his Irish/Italian upbringing in New Jersey. He is truthful but respectful of his parents marital problems and the mental illness that runs in his family.
The writing is compelling. His narration is powerful! The story of how he battled his demons to rise from poverty to celebrity, how he used that celebrity to improve awareness and advance support for Vietnam veterans, AIDS patients, racial tensions, etc, is one of the most honest and heartfelt and compelling stories I have ever heard. I have gain a tremendous amount of respect for the man, Bruce Springsteen. He has used his celebrity to shine a spotlight on injustices. Rising as he has from poverty to wealth and fame, he could have easily gone a different way, becoming self indulgent, self important, and pompous! Instead he valued his sobriety, respected yet cared for his band mates, and even strove to maintain a healthy long term marriage and made rearing 3 children his top priority. This was the most inspirational biography I have ever read!
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- K. R.
- 2016-12-10
A Reflective Celebration..
One of the most satisfying audiobooks I've listened to. You will feel like you're having this intimate, long, endearing, happy, sad and inspired campfire story with Bruce; he pulls no punches along the journey and delivers with heart pounding passion..
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- Pamela J
- 2016-12-28
Such a relief that this was so good!
I have to begin by saying I'm a long time Springsteen fan - - I mean since Born to Run first came out - - and I was worried that the person I've listened to for so long would turn out to be a prima dona rock star. What a relief to find that this Jersey boy is still the blue collar poet, over-thinking, heart on his sleeve, gravel voiced, smart man that he is in the very best of his music. I was much more interested in what inspired his music and I wasn't disappointed. This is a great story of a regular guy who worked harder than most to achieve stardom. Good for the Jersey boy.
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- Martin J Dunleavy
- 2016-12-09
A wonderful surprise
I bought the audiobook because I don't always love Bruce Springsteen's music and will little bit about his life and his social activism. What I found was a wonderful compelling story about a man his family and the times he lived in. He is probably Americas troubadour taking over from greats like Woody Guthrie and Pete Seager not just because of his music but because of his belief system and his view of our country. A rocker with the heart and the soul. It's wonderful that he read the book himself it makes it that much more of a compelling story.
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- Adelle Goodrich
- 2016-12-08
A dream come true
Listening to Born to Run was like having Bruce sit in my kitchen and talk. An amazing job, Boss!!!
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- Mats
- 2016-12-21
Absolutely amazing
What a guy, what a story he has to tell – and how he tells it! With humble admiration for earlier and contemporary legends, Bruce gives you his life story with surprising self-disclosure. Being a long time fan of his music I was certain to listen to his book. Especially since it narrated by himself. Having heard it I can absolutely recommend it to anyone irrespective of musical preferences. This is a story of total devotion, hard work and sacrifices in order to fulfill a dream taking shape in a young boy. I lift my hat and salute him, previous and current members of the E Street Band, there music, The Boss himself and this amazing audio book. No back to the beginning for one more go: One-two-three-four!
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- 80s Kid
- 2016-12-11
Soulful, honest
A soulful, honest account of a flawed human being with an incredible gift and an even bigger heart. Well worth the 18 hours. Do yourself a favor and listen to the albums as you make your way through this journey with the one and only, our national treasure, the Boss, the working man's poet, Bruce Springsteen.
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- Joshua
- 2022-04-25
Exactly what you expect.
I'm writing this as a person who loves The Boss his music as i have had the pleasure of hearing him on the radio since birth, so it was always good music but i'm not the history nerd that knows each rare B-Track, in this book Bruce explains his life and highligths each album, but not on a overdose level, Time flies listening to his story and it leaves room enough for you to seek out the period you're in search for musically, so it does not put one infront of the other.
There is probably gonna be a second book cause in this one he explains he would never get rid of HIS OWN Songs, sold now ahum and he really doesn't talk why he made 'target' only deals leaving the rest of the world not getting that music, Fame eh! :)
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- Anonymous User
- 2019-05-04
loved, loved loved it! thank you!
loved, loved loved it! honest, naked, felt like truth was there, impressive and intriguing.
want to go to his concert now!
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- de Lageneste Sophie
- 2017-03-16
Profound
Bruce is a profound, inspiring and deeply generous and demanding person whose life is thrilling and yet so accessible. I feel very privileged to have discovered his story. He shows jow many other people helped make his life the success it has been and how essential the love and devotion of his wife Pattie is, which cannot have been an easy ride for her.
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