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Unrequited Infatuations

Auteur(s): Stevie Van Zandt
Narrateur(s): Stevie Van Zandt
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 Uncover never-before-told stories in this epic tale of self-discovery by Rock ’n’ Roll legend Stevie Van Zandt.

An instant New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, and Publishers Weekly bestseller!

The first true heartbeat of Unrequited Infatuations is the moment when Stevie Van Zandt trades in his devotion to the Baptist religion for an obsession with Rock and Roll. Groups like the Beatles and the Rolling Stones created new ideas of community, creative risk, and principled rebellion. While still a teenager, he met Bruce Springsteen, a like-minded outcast/true believer who became one of his most important friends and bandmates. Van Zandt anchored the E Street Band as they conquered the Rock and Roll world.

And then, in the early '80s, Van Zandt stepped away from E Street to embark on his own odyssey. He refashioned himself as Little Steven, a political songwriter and performer, fell in love with Maureen Santoro who greatly expanded his artistic palette, and visited the world's hot spots as an artist/journalist to not just better understand them, but to help change them. Most famously, he masterminded the recording of "Sun City," an anti-apartheid anthem that sped the demise of South Africa's institutionalized racism and helped get Nelson Mandela out of prison.

By the '90s, Van Zandt had lived at least two lives—one as a mainstream rocker, one as a hardcore activist. It was time for a third. David Chase invited Van Zandt to be a part of his new television show, the Sopranos—as Silvio Dante, he was the unconditionally loyal consiglieri who sat at the right hand of Tony Soprano (a relationship that oddly mirrored his real-life relationship with Bruce Springsteen).

Underlying all of Van Zandt's various incarnations was a devotion to preserving the centrality of the arts, especially the endangered species of Rock. Unrequited Infatuations chronicles the twists and turns of Stevie Van Zandt's always surprising life. It is more than just the testimony of a globe-trotting nomad, more than the story of a groundbreaking activist, more than the odyssey of a spiritual seeker, and more than a master class in rock and roll (not to mention a dozen other crafts). It's the only book of its kind.

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“Unrequited Infatuations is a wonderfully original take on a Rock ’n’ Roll autobiography.”—Paul McCartney
“In the New Jersey state of mind somewhere between Bruce Springsteen Stadium and The Bon Jovi Arena is a little known street called Little Steven Boulevard with hundreds of endless souvenir shops, gift stores all associated with Little Steven the Consigliere, all top level stuff, the gangster memorabilia, Little Steven wallets and handbags, bandanas and head scarfs, Little Steven glassware and coffee mugs, Little Steven flags, key chains, stickers and patches, pens and guitar picks, cardboard stand-up cut outs of Little Steven, jigsaw puzzles and buttons. You can spend a fortune on the street, listen to every song he ever played on and watch every television show that he’s made, visit the underground garage and also enroll in the Little Stevie’s underground college. It’s all there, a lot of copies of this book as well. And just like one of Stevie’s favorite songs, this book keeps you hanging on and checks all the boxes (check out the one on page 153—it’s hilarious and there’s hundreds of others).

This indeed is a cautionary tale filled with outrageous humor, worldly wisdom, and an uncanny sense of daring. No doubt about it, Stevie proves it time and time again he’s the man to know.”—Bob Dylan
“An inimitable Rock ’n’ Roll life told as boldly as it was lived. From the stages of the biggest stadiums in the world to the politically roiling provinces of South Africa, my good friend pursued his Rock ’n’ Roll vision with a commitment few have displayed. A must read for E Street Band fans and Rock fans the world over. In this book Little Steven LETS IT ROCK!”—Bruce Springsteen
“What a wonderful, witty, incisive, moving, authentic, and beautifully written memoir. Stevie Van Zandt’s Unrequited Infatuations is a heartfelt and soulful tour though Rock ’n’ Roll history, politics, and pop culture from the vantage point of a rare talent and singular American life. I loved every page.”—Harlan Coben, bestselling author of Win, The Boy from the Woods, Run Away, and the Myron Bolitar series
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I was sad that it had to end. what an extraordinary life this great man has had!

what a ride! thank you stevie!

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Stevie Van Zandt gives a stellar performance, reading his brilliant memoir. I wouldn’t have minded one bit if it had been twice the length. I loved the parts where he goes a little bit into the technical aspects of music, and I loved hearing the behind-the-scenes stories. I’d love to hear all those tracks about which he said, “Nobody heard it.” I wish I knew him in real life, because he seems so sincere, so caring, loyal, and hella smart and talented. Planning to re-binge Lilyhammer over the holidays. The book has turned me into a dedicated fan. It was a privilege to hear this story in his own voice, with the inflections, pauses, and chuckles exactly as intended by the author.

I want more!

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Inspiring, thought provoking, hope reinforcing. The quiet yet profound influence of a decent human. A rare gem.

Gobsmacked! Highly recommend

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Stevie has led an amazing life with hopes & dreams of improving life for others who struggle. He has accomplished more to help society than people realize. What a talented & beautiful person he is!

Loved hearing Stevie tell phenomenal stories!

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I had no idea that Stevie was anything more than a lead guitarist, occasional front man and actor. There is so much more to his interesting life than "just the E-Street band". Let that sink in for a minute.

Well worth the listen! I bought the hardcover as well as the audiobook, because I will keep the book, but also loved hearing Stevie narrate it himself.

The only negative is that it could use some better editing. There were several instances of what I thought were "glitches" in the audio, because it repeated, but that was just Stevie stumbling over his own narration and backtracking, without editing it out.

A true renaissance man!

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