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It Ain't No Sin To Be Glad You're Alive: The Promise of Bruce Springsteen

Bruce Springsteen, The Boos, is an authentic American hero. Eric Alterman investigates the man, his music and his audience.

Subject
biographyhistoryliterary criticism
Themes
music
Setting
USA
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 288 pages

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