Tracy Fessenden Books

Explores the multiple religious influences on Billie Holiday's life and sound, combining elements of biography with the history of race and American music. číst celé

The book explores the complex relationship between religion and public life in the United States, arguing that the separation of church and state has not created a truly neutral space. Instead, it has favored certain religious expressions while marginalizing others. As debates about religion's role in society intensify, the author challenges traditional views of America's secularism, highlighting the need for a deeper understanding of how cultural dynamics shape religious possibility and exclusion in the public sphere.