Sherry Jones’s novel Josephine Baker’s Last Dance goes on sale Dec. 4. From the ragtime rhythms of St Louis and the intoxicating sounds of 1920s Paris, to present-day London, Josephine and I intertwines the story of a modern-day girl with that of one of the greatest, yet largely forgotten, stars of the ... The list goes on and on, and the reasons why become clear when you read JOSEPHINE BAKER'S LAST DANCE. And then there’s Josephine Baker, protagonist of Josephine Baker’s Last Dance, my most recent book. 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. This is the story of no ordinary life...Josephine Baker emerged from sordid poverty and racial intolorance in early 20th-century St Louis to delight audiences across the world becoming a genuine star of the stage. Get a FREE ebook by joining our mailing list today! But through the study of books and herbs, through music and the kinship of her sisters, Hildegard found her way from a life of submission to a calling that celebrated the divine glories all around us. In this heart-wrenching novel, bestselling author Karen Robards showcases the extraordinary lengths one goes to save their family from a German prison. A web of spies, the resistance and a vivid portrayal of Paris in wartime. Learn more about Sherry’s books at www.authorsherryjones.com. Digital products purchased from this site are sold by Simon & Schuster Digital Sales Inc. Don't miss our ebook deals starting at $0.99! After reading this novel, though, I'm happy to have learned more about her. An excellent read. We've got you covered with the buzziest new releases of the day. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The Last Great Dance on Earth is the triumphant final volume of Sandra Gulland's beloved trilogy based on the life of Josephine Bonaparte. In Josephine Baker's Last Dance, Josephine is no longer just a two-dimensional woman on the screen, but a real flesh and blood woman. The champagne swirl of the Jazz Age fuels this amazing, untold story of a defiant woman who fought her way from poverty to become the toast of Europe, infamous for her bawdy act and banana-peel-barely-there skirt. The Black-Marketer's Daughter was a finalist for the Disquiet Open Borders Book Prize, and praised by the jury as a "complicated and compelling story" of our times, with two key cornerstones of the novel being the unsympathetic voice with ... Jones depicts Baker’s rise as more than just the oft-told story of an eccentric showgirl with a cheetah for a pet and a skirt made of 16 rubber bananas. I must say I didn’t know very much about Josephine Baker. All my opinions are my own. I enjoyed reading it and revisiting Josephine's life. Spotlight: Josephine Baker's Last Dance by Sherry Jones. I thoroughly enjoyed this one! You can contact Sherry for … I read this book breathlessly.”—Brit Bennett, author of The Vanishing Half At the March on Washington in 1963, Josephine Baker was fifty-seven years old, well beyond her most prolific days. Wrenching and erotic, this is a grand romance in every sense of the word., Praise for Josephine Baker's Last Dance "Sherry Jones takes us on a remarkable journey of heartbreak and empowerment. Found inside – Page 1Author Deborah Cuyle reveals Coeur d'Alene and the greater Silver Valley's fascinating haunted history and the souls that refuse to leave. Matthew Pratt Guterl concludes that Baker was a serious activist, determined to make a positive difference. When a lost fox enters a village on a snowy night, a young boy, seeing that the animal has been chased away by the town's adults, leaves a basket of food for the fox in a greenhouse where it has taken shelter. Goodreads Giveaways don't even require reviews. Josephine Baker's Last Dance — Jones, Sherry, 1961- — "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. " Rife with rogue soldiers, power grabs, and diplomatic intrigue, Destination Casablanca is the riveting and untold story of this glamorous city--memorialized in the classic film that was rush-released in 1942 to capitalize on the drama ... Josephine Baker, the early-20th-century African-American dancer, comic, and singer–hugely famous in Paris. When she was 68, Josephine Baker premiered at the Bobino Theater in Paris, after which she received one of the best reviews in her career. Or so they thought.When WWII breaks they escape into the dark forest, hoping to survive. The champagne swirl of the Jazz Age fuels this amazing, untold story of a defiant woman who fought her way from poverty to become the toast of Europe, infamous for her bawdy act and banana-peel-barely-there skirt. ‘Josephine Baker’s Last Dance’ tells an important story at the right moment. Josephine Baker’s Last Dance by Sherry Jones is a biographical novel about Josephine Baker, an “actress, singer, dancer, Civil Rights activist, member of the French Resistance during WWII, and a woman dedicated to erasing prejudice and creating a more equitable world”. The last time I reviewed a Goodreads Giveaway win, it was 2019, and I reviewed it only on Goodreads. A femme fatale tale of love, loss, and betrayal. by. The many issues she faced from poverty, racism,and segregation. 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 to fight for civil rights. Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2019, Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2021. She lives in Spokane, WA, where, like Josephine Baker, she enjoys dancing, singing, eating, advocating for equality, and drinking champagne. Refresh and try again. Josephine Baker's Last Dance: The Story of A 20th Century African American Performer I won Josephine Baker's Last Dance by Sherry Jones about two years ago through Goodreads Giveaways and I recently finished reading it. Nonetheless, it is great to have a new addition to the corpus on Josephine Baker.--- Bennetta Jules-Rosette. Simon and Schuster, Dec 4, 2018 - Fiction - 384 pages. PARIS, April 12—Josephine Baker, the American dancer and singer who became one of France's great music‐hall stars, died eary today in … Josephine Baker is someone I had known about since my elementary school days more than 40 years ago, when I first saw her profile in a calendar celebrating what was then Black History Week. Author. Author extraordinaire, Jones’s novel Josephine Baker’s Last Dance although classified as fiction, Jones wrote the book with the accomplished knowledge and precision of Josephine Baker’s life. This telling of her story was grossly incomplete. This book left its mark on me.” — Susan Crandall, author of The Myth of Perpetual Summer “The mesmerizing chanteuse who shattered race barriers and hearts across the world is brought to vivid, unstoppable life in Josephine Baker's Last Dance. Want to listen? JOSEPHINE BAKER’S LAST DANCE 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. Sometimes, there is no choice: biographies may be out of date, or nonexistent. "When a woman’s body is found at the foot of a cliff near the idyllic French town of St. Denis, chief of police Bruno Courrèges suspects a connection to the great ruin that stands above: a long-ago Knights Templar stronghold. Before reading this, I knew very little about Josephine Baker other than the fact that she was an African American Parisian dancer who worked against the Nazis in WW2. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. A battlefield atmosphere arises from Glass's prose as she recounts the time-stopping teamwork that aims to preserve tiny, fragile lives' Economist Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. Not satisfied with just the limelight, Baker also became heavily involved in the WWII French Resistance and the Civil Rights movement. 3. Excellent!!! Sherry Jones. Josephine Baker's Last Dance. Josephine Baker’s Last Dance is a bold and beautiful book about a bold and beautiful life. Author and journalist Sherry Jones is best known for her international bestseller The Jewel of Medina. 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… A truly amazing read. The champagne swirl of the Jazz Age fuels … Gripping historical fiction based on a true story and heartbreaking real events in WWII Italy. Not satisfied with just the limelight, Baker also became heavily involved in the WWII French Resistance and the Civil Rights movement. 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. To create our... To see what your friends thought of this book, Not only appropriate, but an important read for every girl! The Last Refugee is a thrilling novel of historical fiction. In "Josephine Baker's Last Dance," author Sherry Jones weaves milestones from the dancer's real life into a fictional narrative. She Went Out On High Note. 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. Josephine Baker: The life story you may not know. Certainly, this is the last interview that La Baker ever gave on television, as she died only a few days after this interview. Her life was truly remarkable and this book does not disappoint in retelling her story. When they are available, they may be too linear to capture more than the facts, just the facts, ma'am. I love the 1920s, and I write historical fiction based on real characters myself, so I was very interested to read this book about Josephine Baker, the African-American dancer who was the toast of Paris in the 20s. I first heard of Josephine Baker in the 1980s, when my sister wrote a story about her in the New Haven Courier Register. I knew only a tiny handful of things, the main ones being that she was French and danced naked on stage. 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 more equitable world—in Josephine Baker's Last Dance. Things most of us would never have known. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, Pass it on, trade it in, give it a second life, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Eligible for Return, Refund or Replacement, Black & African American Historical Fiction (Books). By clicking 'Sign me up' I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the. Colette. Inside he discovers several cassette tapes recorded by Hannah Baker—his classmate and crush—who committed suicide two weeks earlier. Hannah's voice tells him that there are thirteen reasons why she decided to end her life. 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 more equitable world—in Josephine Baker's Last Dance. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. The Pasha of Marrakesh. When Paris Sizzled vividly portrays the City of Light during the fabulous 1920s, les Années folles, when Parisians emerged from the horrors of war to find that a new world greeted them—one that reverberated with the hard metallic clang ... 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 ... “The mesmerizing chanteuse who shattered race barriers and hearts across the world is brought to vivid, unstoppable life in Josephine Baker's Last Dance. Please try your request again later. Interesting book about a fascinating woman, Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2020, Josephine Baker was a justly famous superstar, and a complicated character. Her youth which was horrific but shaped her to be the strong woman she was. 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. Time and in great condition she battled racism, and segregation one of Europe 's most popular authoritative. 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