Book description
A revelatory look at the tumultuous life of a jazz legend and American cultural icon
“A book written as only one artist could view another, with insight and sincere compassion.” —Sandra Cisneros, best-selling author of Woman Without Shame
In the first biography of Billie Holiday in more than two decades,…
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Why read it?
1 author picked Bitter Crop as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This is an excellent biography of Billie Holiday; her ups and downs, and her dedication to music. I no longer see her as a tragic figure.
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