{"product_id":"josephine-bakers-last-dance-paperback","title":"Josephine Baker's Last Dance - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSherry Jones\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the author of The Jewel of Medina, a moving and insightful novel based on the life of legendary performer and activist Josephine Baker, perfect for fans of The Paris Wife and Hidden Figures.Discover the fascinating and singular life story of Josephine Baker--actress, singer, dancer, Civil Rights activist, member of the French Resistance during WWII, and a woman dedicated to erasing prejudice and creating a more equitable world--in Josephine Baker's Last Dance. In this illuminating biographical novel, Sherry Jones brings to life Josephine's early years in servitude and poverty in America, her rise to fame as a showgirl in her famous banana skirt, her activism against discrimination, and her many loves and losses. From 1920s Paris to 1960s Washington, to her final, triumphant performance, one of the most extraordinary lives of the twentieth century comes to stunning life on the page. With intimate prose and comprehensive research, Sherry Jones brings this remarkable and compelling public figure into focus for the first time in a joyous celebration of a life lived in technicolor, a powerful woman who continues to inspire today.\u003c\/p\u003e\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\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 384\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2 x 8.2 x 5.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 04, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42716814377023,"sku":"9781501102448","price":22.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/7268609df8ef2e1329efb76de41cea19.webp?v=1765076281","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/josephine-bakers-last-dance-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}