Holiday, Billie
Lady Sings the Blues (Penguin Modern Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780241351291
- author:
- Holiday, Billie
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 192
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.1 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography, Composers & Musicians, Music,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Lady Sings the Blues is a deeply personal and unflinching account of Billie Holiday's life. Born in 1915, her story begins with a first encounter with the law at just 13 years old. Yet, despite the challenges she faced, Billie Holiday's memoir is not one of victimhood, but of resilience and creativity. Through her experiences in jazz, smoky clubs, and packed-out concert halls, as well as her tumultuous love affairs and struggles with addiction, Billie Holiday shares a unique perspective on her life. Her story is both wise and aphoristic, offering a glimpse into the world of one of the 20th century's most iconic figures. This autobiography provides an intimate look at the life of a true legend, shedding light on the highs and lows of a remarkable woman who sang with a voice that was both hauntingly beautiful and uniquely her own.
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