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greenbeanteenqueen's review against another edition
4.0
I have never been a big biography fan, but this book impressed me. I love novels written in verse and I thought the idea to write a biography in verse worked out wonderfully.
Many of the poems have the feel of a jazz song that Ms. Holiday could be singing. The illustrations are sepia-toned and worked well with the book-they had a smokey feel and made you feel like you were in a jazz club with Ms. Holiday. I really felt as though Ms. Holiday was there with you sharing her life story.
I really enjoyed the format of this book. A biography told in verse was the perfect way for me to enjoy it. The poems provided an intimate look into this singers life and were musical in their own way, which blended well with the fact that the subject was a singer. I was impressed with this title and I'll be requesting that my library purchase a copy-I had to obtain my copy for class through ILL.
Many of the poems have the feel of a jazz song that Ms. Holiday could be singing. The illustrations are sepia-toned and worked well with the book-they had a smokey feel and made you feel like you were in a jazz club with Ms. Holiday. I really felt as though Ms. Holiday was there with you sharing her life story.
I really enjoyed the format of this book. A biography told in verse was the perfect way for me to enjoy it. The poems provided an intimate look into this singers life and were musical in their own way, which blended well with the fact that the subject was a singer. I was impressed with this title and I'll be requesting that my library purchase a copy-I had to obtain my copy for class through ILL.
super_librarian's review against another edition
5.0
This is a fictional verse memoir based on Billie Holiday's early life and rise to stardom. In a creative twist, most of the poems in the book share titles with Holiday's songs. Billie (who was born Eleanora) had a difficult childhood, and this novel does not shy away from any tough topic. The novel really gives you a sense of the hardship Billie endured as she grew up and the prejudices she faces as she began to tour. The artwork by Floyd Cooper is amazing as well. Definitely check this one out!
arisbookcorner's review against another edition
4.0
The poems were so lovely and it was great to learn more about billie Holiday and imagine how she must have felt at certain times in her life. carole Weatherford is a gifted poet and she does a fantastic job of presenting Billie Holiday to a group of readers who don't usually listen to her (I had only heard 2 of her songs before reading this book).I have a new appreciation for Lady Day.
Another review will be posted at my blog later in the week :)
Another review will be posted at my blog later in the week :)
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