{"product_id":"josephine-bakers-last-dance-paperback","title":"Josephine Baker's Last Dance - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSherry Jones\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA richly imagined biographical novel, this sweeping work of historical fiction brings to life the extraordinary journey of Josephine Baker--legendary performer, civil rights activist, and World War II resistance hero.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBorn into poverty in the United States, Josephine Baker rose from domestic servitude to international stardom after reinventing herself in 1920s Paris. Famous for her daring performances and iconic banana skirt, she captivated audiences while escaping the racism that limited her opportunities at home. But fame was only one part of her story. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs Europe descended into war, Josephine became an unlikely hero, using her celebrity to aid the French Resistance and risking her life to fight fascism. In later years, she returned to the United States to confront segregation head-on, lending her voice to the Civil Rights Movement and standing alongside leaders at the March on Washington. Her personal life--marked by passionate love affairs, heartbreak, and her creation of the \"Rainbow Tribe\" of adopted children--was as bold and unconventional as her public one. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSpanning from Jazz Age Paris to wartime Europe and mid-century America, this intimate and vividly researched novel captures the final chapter of Josephine Baker's life while honoring the triumphs, sacrifices, and courage that made her one of the most remarkable women of the 20th century.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor and journalist Sherry Jones is best known for her international bestseller \u003ci\u003eThe Jewel of Medina.\u003c\/i\u003e She is also the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Sword of Medina, \u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eFour Sisters, All Queens\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e, The Sharp Hook of Love, \u003c\/i\u003eand the novella \u003ci\u003eWhite Heart\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in Spokane, WA, where, like Josephine Baker, she enjoys dancing, singing, eating, advocating for equality, and drinking champagne. Visit her online at AuthorSherryJones.com and at Facebook.com\/SherryJonesFanpage\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 384\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2 x 8.2 x 5.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 04, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43428532486211,"sku":"9781501102448","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/store7994.com\/products\/josephine-bakers-last-dance-paperback","provider":"STORE 7994","version":"1.0","type":"link"}