I have followed (musically) Bruce Springsteen since childhood. Born in the USA was one of my 80s anthems. He has always given me the impression of a down-to-earth guy yet determined rock star. Forward to December 2017 during one of my many forays inside Waterstones (in different locations around the UK I must add). The first book which caught my eye. Read this 500+ autobiography in two weeks in January. I found myself totally immersed, and I am not one into autobiographies much. The only other one which had the same effect was Adam Ant’s take on his life with Bipolar disorder.

What a wonderful ride with The Boss. Candid, explicit, raw, human, touching, emotional, inspiring roller-coaster ride with one of the greatest American rockstars. His difficult beginnings in a very poor neighbourhood, his difficult relationship with an alcoholic father, his tumultuous introduction in the rock scene, his brotherly love for Clarence Clemons and Steve van Zandt and the rest of the E-street band, his clear positions against war, racism and police brutality and finally his meeting with Patti Scialfa.

A must-read for all those who love music.