{"product_id":"9780141187228","title":"Bound For Glory","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePersonal anecdotes spanning childhood to life on the open road\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHistorical context: Great Depression, Dust Bowl, migration, and everyday resilience\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRoots of American folk music and the power of songs to carry communities forward\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFirst-person narration with a frank, earthy voice and sly humor\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVivid scenes and a lyrical, road-song cadence that enhances engagement\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReflective insights on art, endurance, and the meaning of home on the road\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crossword.in","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540407988441,"sku":"9780141187228","price":570.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/3066\/9017\/files\/81oVEAhA_OL._SL1500.jpg?v=1779256153","url":"https:\/\/www.crossword.in\/products\/9780141187228","provider":"Crossword.in ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}