Gabler, Neal
Barbra Streisand: Redefining Beauty, Femininity, and Power (Jewish Lives)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780300230611
- author:
- Gabler, Neal
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Yale University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 296
- Dimensions:
- 20.32 x 13.72 x 1.78 centimetres
- Genre:
- Biography, Composers & Musicians, Biography
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Barbra Streisand: A Life of Triumph and Transformation Barbra Streisand is a cultural icon whose remarkable journey from a young singer to a Hollywood legend has captivated audiences for decades. Born in Brooklyn, Streisand's early life was marked by challenges that she would later turn into a metaphor for outsiderness, becoming a powerful force for those who felt marginalized and powerless. Through a nuanced and insightful examination, Neal Gabler reveals the pivotal role that Streisand's Jewish heritage played in shaping her success. From facing prejudice and dismissal in the entertainment industry to embracing her uniqueness as a means of empowerment, Streisand's story is one of triumph and transformation. This book offers a fascinating and deeply human portrait of a woman who has become synonymous with talent, beauty, and cultural significance.
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