What Happened, Miss Simone?: A Biography

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Focusing on the life of Nina Simone, this biography explores her evolution from a classical pianist to a celebrated singer and civil rights activist. Drawing on rare archival materials and personal diaries, it reveals her musical genius and relentless pursuit of equality, while also addressing the personal challenges she faced from her childhood in Jim Crow-era North Carolina to her later years in Liberia and Paris. Through insights from Simone and those close to her, the narrative presents a compelling portrait of a complex and influential figure in music and activism.