Bob Dylan is an iconic figure in American musical and cultural history; lauded by Time magazine as one of the hundred most important people of the twentieth century. For nearly fifty years the singer-songwriter has crafted his unique brand of music; from his 1962 self-titled debut album to 2009s #1 hit Together Through Life; appealing to everyone from baby boomers to the twenty-somethings who storm the stage at his concerts.Bob Dylan: Like a Complete Unknown literary scholar and music critic David Yaffe considers Dylan from four perspectives: his complicated relationship to blackness (including his involvement in the civil rights movement and a secret marriage with a black backup singer); the underrated influence of his singing style; his fascinating image in films; and his controversial songwriting methods that have led to charges of plagiarism. Each chapter travels from the 1960s to the present; offering a historical perspective on the many facets of Dylans life and career; exploring the mystery that surrounds the enigmatic singer and revealing the complete unknown Dylan.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. An engaging and tender story about a boy who learns about the other side of anger. and the patience of unconditional love.By Blueharvest7This beautifully told and illustrated story describes Anns direct experience with his own anger which helps him to understand and value this difficult emotion. Anh finds that anger is a kind of messenger. and that by allowing it in to explore its reason for being. instead of walling it out. his anger moves on more quickly and he feels better. Anhs grandfathers love for his grandson is quiet yet palpable. and patient. His wise and compassionate response to Anhs angry outburst is a beautiful example of love in action for the adults!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Great teaching toolBy Luvs 2 ReadWhat a great book for teaching children how to deal with their emotions. I still use its methods with my daughter. who is 5. It doesnt work every time. but it does help calm her a bit to have her go to her room and "sit with her Anger". We first read "Steps and Stones". where Anh runs into Anger again and successfully deals with him.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Good Tool for Grandparents. Too!By Diann in L.A.Knowing that my 6 year-old grandson deals poorly when his anger appears. I armed myself with this book for just the time when the grandkids would visit. At just the right time (when my grandson was frustrated and angry with 2 or 3 activities by 10 am). I called him and his 9 year-old sister in. and sat down and read this book to both of them. By about the 4th page. he suddenly caught on that little Anh was feeling the same way he was feeling. and a slow smile crept across his face. At the end of the story. he said to me: "Grandma. did you pick this book to read to me because I was angry?" I said "yes." Both grandchildren grinned; then agreed on a way to play together that pleased both of them. The tension went from thick to non-existant. Ill be ordering more of the books. What a wonderful way to teach lessons about real-life emotions.
