Reviews

This Land Was Made for You and Me: The Life andSongs of Woody Guthrie by Elizabeth Partridge

mslibrarynerd's review

5.0

Such a sad, troubled life Woody Guthrie had. despite this his songs are full of hope, beauty and the demand that we strive for something better. This biography written for youth 12 and up is written simply without being patronizing. It does not shy away from the harsh tragedies in Woody's life, but tries to create an honest story to bring some understanding of this remarkable folk hero.

heykellyjensen's review

3.0

3.5

What I liked most was that Partridge didn't shy away from writing Guthrie as a jerk because he kind of was a jerk.

himissjulie's review

5.0

good bio for older reluctant/lower level readers. Detailed and accurate but not tabloid-y.