I Put A Spell On You
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"Ms. Simone's vocal and piano style make her a culture unto herself." -- New York Times A gorgeous, inimitable singer and songwriter, Nina Simone (1933-2003) changed the face of both music and race relations in America. She struck a chord with bluesy jazz ballads like "Put a Little Sugar in My Bowl" and powerful protest songs such as "Mississippi Goddam" and "To Be Young, Gifted, and Black," the anthem of the American Civil Rights movement. Coinciding with the re-release of her famous Philips Recordings, here are the reflections of the "High Priestess of Soul" on her own life. The mesmerizing autobiography of one of the most revered soul, jazz, and blues divas of our time-the late Nina Simone. Review: The book to know Nina's thoughts and struggles in her own words and memories! - This was a gift for my girlfriend - she is a huge Nina Simone fan! I did read the first few chapters and this is definitely the one book to read if you want to know about this incredible human's growth into a phenomenon and the struggles that shaped her, both personally and professionally. Love in how much detail she has described childhood memories and the hope she carries. The delivery came in slightly late, a day or so after her birthday. But it was a such a good read, that I almost forgive them for it. Review: Amazing book - Amazing book. Really worth reading.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 464 Reviews |
A**.
The book to know Nina's thoughts and struggles in her own words and memories!
This was a gift for my girlfriend - she is a huge Nina Simone fan! I did read the first few chapters and this is definitely the one book to read if you want to know about this incredible human's growth into a phenomenon and the struggles that shaped her, both personally and professionally. Love in how much detail she has described childhood memories and the hope she carries. The delivery came in slightly late, a day or so after her birthday. But it was a such a good read, that I almost forgive them for it.
C**O
Amazing book
Amazing book. Really worth reading.
R**N
Espetacular!!!
Maravilhoso para quem gosta dela. Saber de tudo o que ela passou e a garra para seguir adiante
C**C
Great
This is an amazing read to start understanding the life of this wonderful musician and human being. IT is quite a page turner.
A**R
Today would be Ninas birthday, so I guess it's a good day for a review
What can you say about a star whose legacy is so great that there is virtually no one not knowing a Nina-Simone-song though lots of people don't know that they're hers. And that is basically what the book is about: Standing in the shadows because your black, because you're a woman and because you weren't willing to fall into line. You will like this book if you're interested in the civil rights movement and Liberia. Also, if you already liked Josephine Baker finding a home for herself in France and you probably will like it, if you're interested in what the world can do to someone not being able or not willing to do what was required of them. You'll hate it, if you hated Marlene Dietrich in her daughters book and want mothers to be nurturing. You'll hate it, if you're fed up with a female point of view. You'll hate it, if you need clarity and reason and look down on people who take drugs. You'll hate it, if you think feminism is a waste of time. I loved her even more after reading the book, although it gets messy and confusing at times (maybe due to her drug intake).
J**N
Moving autobiography
Compelling read about the life of miss nina Simone,as fan of her music I thoroughly enjoyed reading about her life and music career. If you love music autobiographies, then this is a must read.
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