Becoming Billie Holiday
Becoming Billie Holiday
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Billie Holiday, born Eleanora Fagan in 1915, was a legendary jazz singer known for her incredible voice and difficult life. Eleanora's journey to fame included poverty, pain, and legal troubles. At fifteen, she discovered her talent for singing and became a prominent figure in the jazz scene with some of the era's most popular big bands. Award-winning poet Carole Boston Weatherford chronicles Holiday's young life, struggles, and pursuit of her dream in a series of raw and poignant poems.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 120 pages
Publication date: 07 April 2022
Publisher: Astra Publishing House
Billie Holiday, the legendary jazz singer, was born Eleanora Fagan in 1915. Her journey was marked by pain, poverty, and legal troubles. At fifteen, she discovered her remarkable voice, which propelled her into the spotlight with top big bands of her era. Award-winning poet Carole Boston Weatherford explores Holiday's young life, struggles, and unwavering pursuit of her dream through a series of raw and poignant poems in her book, "Billie Holiday: A Beautiful Life."
Born in 1915, Eleanora Fagan's life was fraught with challenges. She grew up in poverty, facing hardships that would shape her future. Despite the adversities, Holiday's voice shone through, and at the age of fifteen, she knew that her talent could change her life.
With her powerful voice, Holiday began performing with some of the era's hottest big bands. Her performances were captivating, and she quickly gained a reputation as a talented singer. However, her success was not without its struggles.
Holiday faced discrimination and prejudice throughout her career, often being denied opportunities due to her race and gender. She battled drug addiction and legal troubles, which further complicated her life. Despite these challenges, Holiday never lost her passion for music or her determination to pursue her dreams.
Through a series of raw and poignant poems, "Billie Holiday: A Beautiful Life" by Carole Boston Weatherford chronicles Holiday's young life, her fight for survival, and the dream she pursued with passion. Weatherford's poetic language brings Holiday's story to life, capturing the essence of her voice, her struggles, and her resilience.
In conclusion, Billie Holiday's life was a testament to the power of music and the resilience of the human spirit. Her remarkable voice and hard life revealed through evocative poetry offer a glimpse into the life of a legendary jazz singer who overcame adversity and achieved greatness.
Dimension: 241 x 165 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781635925579
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