💨 Abstract

The book "Bob Dylan: Jewish Roots, American Soil" by Harry Freedman aims to explore how Dylan's Jewish heritage influenced his early career. However, it lacks illuminating insights and relies too much on speculation. While the book provides a good overview of Dylan's early discography and biography, it falls short of its title's promise. Freedman does effectively describe the impact of Dylan's music and the context of his rise in the 1960s.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff