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by: Alexis De Veaux
Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 784.5300924
EAN: 9780863161322
ISBN: 0863161324
Label: Writers & Readers Publishing
Manufacturer: Writers & Readers Publishing
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 151
Publication Date: 1987-09
Publisher: Writers & Readers Publishing
Reading Level: Young Adult
Sales Rank: 1729484
Studio: Writers & Readers Publishing
Customer Reviews
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Rating: - "...the quintessential symbol of Black female creativity"
In "Don't Explain: A Song of Billie Holiday," author Alexis De Veaux tells the story of the great jazz singer in the form of a book-length poem. De Veaux recreates the magic of Harlem in the late 1920s, the grimness of the Great Depression, and the excitement of Billie's early gigs as a young singer. "Don't Explain" also tells about the racism Billie endured, and about her struggle with drug addiction. Especially fascinating is De Veaux's version of the story behind the great protest song, "Strange ... Read More
Rating: - Poetry & Music blend
I have read a few books about Billie Holiday. I have seen a few films and, of course I have many of her records. This book is great for both people who wish to learn something about Lady Day and for people who already know and love her but wish to savor the author's elequent prose. Writen as an extended poem, this accessible and readable 150 pager is the perfect way to fill just one day (or an afternoon) with a good read.
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