Rumours of Glory (book)
| Author | Bruce Cockburn |
|---|---|
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
| Subject | autobiography |
| Genre | music |
| Published | 2014 (HarperCollins) |
| Media type | Print (hardcover) |
| Pages | 544 |
| ISBN | 9780061969126 |
Rumours of Glory is the 2014 autobiography of the Canadian musician Bruce Cockburn.
Synopsis
Cockburn recounts his musical career in which his first album was released in 1970.[1] The book also describes his activitism in human rights and environmental issues. He also describes the evolution of his Christian faith, and includes recollections of his relationships and family.[2][1][3] Lyrics from many of his songs are included to describe how his songs were developed from his experience.[1]
Publication
HarperCollins released the initial hardcover version on 4 November 2014.[2]
Reception
Maclean's review of the book noted that "[i]t’s hard to imagine a more Canadian memoir".[3] Morley Walker of the Winnipeg Free Press generally regarded Rumours of Glory as "a rewarding read, candid and erudite, even where it is a bit plodding".[1] Brian Doyle of The Christian Century noted that Cockburn's book was one of a few "beautifully written and piercing memoirs" by musicians, adding that it was also "uniquely thoughtful and eloquent about the author’s Christian faith and how it informs his life and work". [4]
References
- 1 2 3 4 Walker, Morley (8 November 2014). "Cockburn mines music, politics, spiritualism for candid bio". Winnipeg Free Press. Retrieved 10 November 2014.
- 1 2 Adams, Gregory (8 September 2014). "Bruce Cockburn Announces 'Rumours of Glory' Autobiography and Box Set". Exclaim. Retrieved 10 November 2014.
- 1 2 Barclay, Michael (7 November 2014). "Sex, guns and Bruce Cockburn: book review". Macleans. Retrieved 10 November 2014.
- ↑ Doyle, Brian (24 October 2014). "Praying strings". The Christian Century. Retrieved 10 November 2014.