Dean-Charles Chapman
Publisher
Warner Bros
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Javed, a British teen of Pakistani descent, is growing up in England in 1987. Amidst the racial and economic turmoil of the times, he writes poetry as a means to escape the intolerance of his hometown and the inflexibility of his traditional father. But when he is introduced to the music of 'the Boss,' Javed sees parallels to his working-class life in Springsteen's powerful lyrics.
Publisher
Warner Bros. Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Javed, a British Pakistani teen living in Luton, England in 1987, writes poetry to escape pressure from his father at home and racial intolerance at school. But he finds inspiration and hope from an unexpected source--Bruce Springsteen--whose music empowers Javed to find his one unique voice." --container
