Rumours of Glory (book)
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| Authors | Bruce Cockburn, Greg King |
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| Language | English |
| Subject | autobiography |
| Genre | music |
| Published | 2014 (HarperCollins) |
| Publication place | Canada |
| Media type | Print (hardcover) |
| Pages | 544 |
| ISBN | 9780061969126 |
Rumours of Glory is the 2014 autobiography of Canadian musician Bruce Cockburn, written by Cockburn and journalist Greg King.
Synopsis
[edit]Alongside detailing his musical career, Cockburn discusses his activism in the fields of human rights and environmental issues, the evolution of his Christian faith, and his relationships and family.[1][2][3] He also includes discussions of how his experiences were reflected in his song lyrics.[2]
Publication
[edit]HarperCollins released the hardcover edition on 4 November 2014.[1]
Reception
[edit]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".[2] 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
[edit]- ^ a b Adams, Gregory (8 September 2014). "Bruce Cockburn Announces 'Rumours of Glory' Autobiography and Box Set". Exclaim. Retrieved 10 November 2014.
- ^ a b c Walker, Morley (8 November 2014). "Cockburn mines music, politics, spiritualism for candid bio". Winnipeg Free Press. Retrieved 10 November 2014.
- ^ a b 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.