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Woody Guthrie
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Binding
Hardback
Number of Pages
320
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
This is a non-fiction memoir that reads like a candid, earthy road-tale. It traces a boyhood in an Oklahoma oil-boom town, the family tragedies that shaped a life, and a long, winding journey on the road during the Great Depression, where song and survival went hand in hand. The intended reader is adults and curious listeners who enjoy music history and social history, drawn to honest, unvarnished storytelling. The tone is humorous, stubborn, intimate, and restless—a raw portrait of life on the move.
The narrative unfolds in a first-person, story-driven voice, moving through vivid scenes—from brawling in boxcars to nights on dusty highways and the modest meals that kept hope alive. It blends personal memory with historical context, offering tangible insight into the Dust Bowl era and the emergence of a distinctly American folk-song tradition. The reading experience feels accessible and immersive, turning hardship into human, relatable scenes and revealing how art can rise from hardship and travel with you across the country.
What you gain after finishing is a richer understanding of American music history and the social landscape of a turbulent era. It deepens appreciation for how hardship can birth art, sparks curiosity about the roots of folk storytelling, and leaves a lasting impression of resilience, camaraderie, and the enduring pull of a song on the open road.
Product Details
Author
Woody Guthrie
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
320
Language
English
SKU
9780141187228
ISBN
9780141187228
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
19.8x1.9x20cm
Binding
Hardback
MRP: ₹ 599
₹ 570
₹ 29 Off