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Author Alexander, Paul, 1955- author.

Title Bitter crop : the heartache and triumph of Billie Holiday's last year / Paul Alexander.

Edition First edition.
Publication Info. New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2024.
Bookmark link: https://library.naperville-lib.org:444/record=b3091164~S1
Location Call No. Status
 95th Street Adult Biography-NEW  BIO HOLIDAY    AVAILABLE
 Nichols Adult Biography-NEW  BIO HOLIDAY    AVAILABLE
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Description 353 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Note "This is a Borzoi book published by Alfred A. Knopf"--Title page verso.
Contents The last night at the Flamingo Lounge -- A woman of the world -- Lady in satin -- A little jazz history -- Bitter crop -- When your lover has gone -- It happened out west -- Goodbye to the City of Lights -- The whole truth -- "I'm Billie Holiday!" -- The death of the president -- Memory and desire -- Farewell to storyville -- Fade out -- Angel of Harlem.
Summary "A revelatory look at the tumultuous life of a jazz legend and American cultural icon"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 299-336) and index.
Subject Holiday, Billie, 1915-1959.
Holiday, Billie, 1915-1959 -- Last years.
Jazz singers -- United States -- Biography.
Blues musicians -- United States -- Biography.
ISBN 9780593315903 (hardcover)
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