Book description
The full story of Josephine Baker's wartime and intelligence work in France and North Africa
Before the Second World War, Josephine Baker (1906-1975) was one of the most famous performers in the world. She made her name dancing on the Parisian stage, but when war broke out she decided not…
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1 author picked Josephine Baker's Secret War as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
It is a deeply researched look at what Josephine Baker actually did during WWII and how she dedicated her time to helping the Allies. The author takes you beyond the banana-skirted dancer into a person of convictions with the courage to act on them.
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