Bound for Glory
Bound for Glory by Woody Guthrie is a New Ed edition published by Penguin Adult on June 24, 2004. This 320-page autobiography presents a vivid account of Guthrie’s life, detailing his experiences growing up in an Oklahoma oil-boom town, the hardships faced by his family, and his adventures during the Great Depression. Through a blend of humor and cynicism, Guthrie shares his journey across America, capturing the essence of his travels with a guitar in hand and the songs that defined his legacy.
Readers will find a rich narrative that explores themes of music, resilience, and the American landscape during a tumultuous time. Guthrie’s storytelling reflects his encounters on the open road, including moments of struggle and camaraderie, as he navigates life in boxcars and the Dust Bowl. This autobiography not only chronicles his personal experiences but also serves as a reflection of the broader cultural and social dynamics of his era, making it a significant contribution to the genres of biography and music.
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Bound for Glory is the funny, cynical and earthy autobiography of Woody Guthrie, the father of American folk music. He tells of his childhood running wild in an Oklahoma oil-boom town, the tragedies that struck his family and of his life on the open road during the Great Depression – hell-raising and brawling in boxcars, all the while singing a dime for his next meal. But above all, this is a song for an America Woody saw from the lonesome highway, as he travelled from one of the country to the other with guitar in hand and the songs that made him a legend drifting out over the Dust Bowl.
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