"Dan Bruder's crisp and reflective writing about his early years in New Jersey is welcome insight into a time of change, sometimes severe. Hope flows over the pages into our own consciousness. Everyday lives often tell us more than flashing headlines. Great stories come from pretzel bowls on neighborhood bars. Thanks Dan. Write on."
“Dan Bruder’s story walks the line between wild and wise. He’s seen the fire, Newark in ‘67, America in turmoil, and still came out with heart, humor, and a message. This book reminds us that even in chaos, there’s a calling. And sometimes, the road to purpose looks like one long, strange ride.”
"Bruder's got a lot to say and the musical muscle to back it up."
"His songwriting captivated me from the very first moment I heard him in 1980, and from that point on, I was hooked. There was something raw, yet deeply poetic about his lyrics, an honesty that pulled you in and made you feel every word. When I first started working with him as his guitar teacher, I had no idea what to expect. It was a joy not just to teach, but to witness his growth as an artist and to be part of that journey."
"Dan Bruder's crisp and reflective writing about his early years in New Jersey is welcome insight into a time of change, sometimes severe. Hope flows over the pages into our own consciousness. Everyday lives often tell us more than flashing headlines. Great stories come from pretzel bowls on neighborhood bars. Thanks Dan. Write on."
"Glimpses from the Edge made me question all of my life choices and left me ambivalent...A real win."
"A deeply human story, assuming humans regularly embarrass themselves in public."
"A brave retelling of events no one asked to hear about."
"Finally, a book that answers the question: ‘Wait, who is this again?’"
"I couldn’t put it down—mostly because I spilled coffee on it."
"So honest it made me want to lie about my own life."
"Never heard of this artist before, and now I feel oddly guilty about it."
"This album sounds like someone poured their soul into it then forgot to market it."
"Whoever this is, they either need a record deal or a hug. Possibly both."
"It’s like if your cousin’s garage band actually stuck with it…and got really good."
"Louder than my parents’ disappointment and twice as catchy."
"The kind of music that make me google, ‘Who the Hell is Dan Bruder' and why do I suddenly care?’