Josephine Bakers Last Dance

Posted on 07 July 2018 by Sherry Jones

From the author of The Jewel of Medina, a moving and insightful novel based on the life of legendary performer and activist Josephine Baker, perfect for fans of The Paris Wife and Hidden Figures.Discover the fascinating and singular life story of Josephine Baker actress, singer, dancer, Civil Rights activist, member of the French Resistance during WWII, and a woman dedicated to erasing prejudice and creating a equitable world in Josephine Baker s Last Dance In this illuminating biographical novel, Sherry Jones brings to life Josephine s early years in servitude and poverty in America, her rise to fame as a showgirl in her famous banana skirt, her activism against discrimination, and her many loves and losses From 1920s Paris to 1960s Washington, to her final, triumphant performance, one of the most extraordinary lives of the twentieth century comes to stunning life on the page With intimate prose and comprehensive research, Sherry Jones brings this remarkable and compelling public figure into focus for the first time in a joyous celebration of a life lived in technicolor, a powerful woman who continues to inspire today. Read Josephine Bakers Last Dance – kino-fada.fr Josephine Baker s Last Dance by Sherry Jones is a 2018 Gallery Books publication I have walked into the palaces of kings and queens and into the houses of presidents And muchBut I could not walk into a hotel in America and get a cup of coffee, and that made me mad And when I get mad, you know that I open my big mouth And then look out, cause when Josephine opens her mouth, they hear it all over the world What a life I didn t know much about Josephine Baker I remember watching a Josephine Baker s Last Dance by Sherry Jones is a 2018 Gallery Books publication I have walked into the palaces of kings and queens and into the houses of presidents And muchBut I could not walk into a hotel in America and get a cup of coffee, and that made me mad And when I get mad, you know that I open my big mouth And then look out, cause when Josephine opens her mouth, they hear it all over the world What a life I didn t know much about Josephine Baker I remember watching a movie based on her life, many, many years ago, but I d forgotten most of it, except for the children she had adopted This book is a work of fiction, as well, but do...4 engaging stars to Josephine s Last Dance Oh, how I enjoyed this look into Josephine Baker s life What an icon she was and continues to be with her legacy Who was Josephine Baker What defines her the most Singer Dancer Actor Civil Rights activist She even joined the French Resistance during WWII Josephine s early life is marred by poverty and living in servitude Her mother sends her out of the home as a servant while still...Josephine Baker was during some ten years before her premature death in 1975, a very dear friend of mine and also of our family.The loss of Josephine at the treshold of new adventures, after some years when she wasor less forgotten and out , when as an extra burden her money problem caused her great distress, was deeply felt.In Stockholm, one of her regular tour stops , she had enormous successes during so many years starring with...I must say I didn t know very much about Josephine Baker It wasn t until I read the short children s picture book biography in the Little People, Big Dreams series to my daughter that I learned she wasn t just an entertainer but a woman who fought for Civil Rights equality and joined the French Resistance to destroy Hitler during World War II.The short children s biography was...I received this via goodreads giveaways in exchange for an honest review All my opinions are my own Started off well but the writing fell off for me in the last third of the book except for a few instances Josephine is an incredible lady and I will look her upsoon but this was a sort o...Why read a fictional biography Sometimes, there is no choice biographies may be out of date, or nonexistent When they are available, they may be too linear to capturethan the facts, just the facts, ma am.There are biographies of Josephine Baker, the Black Pearl, if the reader wants to know who, what where, and when I doubt there ever will be one that captures the wild energy, the passionate spirit, and the artistry that came together in this spectacular woman the way Sherry Jones has Why read a fictional biography Sometimes, there is no choice biographies may be out of date, or nonexistent When they are available, they may be too linear to capturethan the facts, just the facts, ma am.There are biographies of Josephine Baker, the Black Pearl, if the reader wants to know who, what where, and when I doubt there ever will be one that captures the wild energy, the passionate spirit, and the artistry that came together in this spectacular woman the way Sherry Jones has done She has shown us the how and why, and filled in the spaces the beauty and the ugliness, both that underlay the public spectacle of the glittering international star.The Josephine Baker who sailed to Paris in 1925 had already powe...This was a riveting, well researched, fact based though slightly embellished account of the life of Josephine Baker from her childhood and beyond her rise to fame, becoming the highest paid black performer in the world Since Josephine is no longer with us to be able to share her intimate thoughts, there was a good mix of story telling and facts It held me captivated from start to finish as Josephine grew from a poverty stricken neglected child to a strong willed woman who stood along side MLK This was a riveting, well researched, fact based though slightly embellished account of the life of Josephine Baker from her childhood and beyond her rise to fame, becoming the highest paid black performer in the world Since Josephine is no longer with us to be able to share her intimate thoughts, there was a good...Josephine Baker s Last Dance was an entertaining and captivating read Josephine Baker withstood so many obstacles in her life and those obstacles shaped her Racism, segregation, poverty and sexual abuse The author brought Josephine to life, showing us the real woman behind the...I got this book on the recommendation of a friend, and since I didn t know much about Josephine Baker, I was excited to receive this ARC and dive in Sigh First, some of the problem is that I read a lot of nonfiction A lot So that when I pick up a historical fiction based on a real person, I have very high expectations due to all the great nonfiction biographies that read I know that biographical historical fiction is just that fiction that is based on a real person or times, but I sti...While creating this book, I fell utterly in love with Josephine Baker, as did everyone who ever knew her Langston Hughes Bessie Smith Hemingway Colette The King of Sweden The Pasha of Marrakesh The Prince of England Louis Armstrong Grace Kelly Mick Jagger The list goes on and on, and the reasons why become clear when you read JOSEPHINE BAKER S LAST DANCE When I finished it after four years research and writing I wanted to do it all again, just to remain in Ms Baker s bedazzling c While creating this book, I fell utterly in love with Josephine Baker, as did everyone who ever knew her Langston Hughes Bessie Smith Hemingway Colette The King of Sweden The Pasha of Marrakesh The Prince of England Louis Armstrong Grace Kelly Mick Jagger The list goes on and on, and the reasons why become clear when you read JOSEPHINE BAKER S LAST DANCE When ...

English
07 July 2018

Sherry Jones