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Josephine Baker's memoir reveals her extraordinary life as a trailblazing dancer, singer, and Civil Rights activist. Rising to fame during the Harlem Renaissance, she captivated Paris in the Roaring Twenties, known for her iconic banana skirt and dazzling performances. Her celebrity status served as a cover for her role as a spy in World War II, where she aided the French Résistance. Later, she became a prominent figure in the Civil Rights movement, advocating against segregation. This memoir, originally published in France in 1949, offers an intimate glimpse into her vibrant personality and groundbreaking impact.
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Fearless and Free, Josephine Baker
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- Released
- 2025
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- Title
- Fearless and Free
- Subtitle
- A Memoir
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Josephine Baker
- Publisher
- Penguin Publishing Group
- Released
- 2025
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 320
- ISBN13
- 9780593853696
- Category
- Biographies and Thoughts
- Description
- Josephine Baker's memoir reveals her extraordinary life as a trailblazing dancer, singer, and Civil Rights activist. Rising to fame during the Harlem Renaissance, she captivated Paris in the Roaring Twenties, known for her iconic banana skirt and dazzling performances. Her celebrity status served as a cover for her role as a spy in World War II, where she aided the French Résistance. Later, she became a prominent figure in the Civil Rights movement, advocating against segregation. This memoir, originally published in France in 1949, offers an intimate glimpse into her vibrant personality and groundbreaking impact.