Josephine

By Josephine Baker, Jo Bouillon, Jo Buillon, et al.

Book Overview

Born into poverty in 1906, Josephine Baker grew up to live an extraordinary life: Broadway star, a spy for the French cause during World War II, and dedicated champion of racial equality. Baker's charm, passion, wit and intelligence characterize this autobiography which also contains the voices of some of her famous friends, lovers, and colleagues. Photos.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1569249784
• ISBN13: 9781569249789
• Release Date: February 1995
• Publisher: Da Capo Press
• Length: 302 Pages
• Weight: 1.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.8" x 6.0"

Customer Reviews

The Black Goddess

This is a great book put together by some one who knew and loved her and uses what she said herself as its major source. It also tells us a lot about the racism of the time.