In the aftermath of 9/11, Springsteen struggled to come to terms with what had occurred. He produced songs to express the grief and hope he found in himself, his family, and his community. Not only was this effort a way to articulate what was important in his life, it also put him on a path to becoming more directly involved in politics, even at the risk of alienating some of his fans, and demonstrated the skill of:

 
 
 
 
 
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