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256 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780812993509
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Spiegel & Grau
Publication date: Not specified
Kill 'Em and Leave: Searching for James Brown and the American Soul by James McBride is a must-read for music enthusiasts, history buffs, and anyone fascinated by the intersection of art, culture, and the complexities of the American experience, as it offers a rich and nuanced exploration of the life and legacy of James Brown, a true icon of American music and a symbol of the country's enduring struggle for racial equality.
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The definitive biography of the soul legend James Brown by National Book Award-winning novelist James McBride The music of James Brown was almost a genre in its own right, and he was one of the biggest and most influential cultural figures of t...
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informative: 66%
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emotional: 33%
dark: 25%
inspiring: 25%
mysterious: 16%
adventurous: 8%
challenging: 8%
funny: 8%
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Child death, Drug abuse, Racism256 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780812993509
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Spiegel & Grau
Publication date: Not specified
Kill 'Em and Leave: Searching for James Brown and the American Soul by James McBride is a must-read for music enthusiasts, history buffs, and anyone fascinated by the intersection of art, culture, and the complexities of the American experience, as it offers a rich and nuanced exploration of the life and legacy of James Brown, a true icon of American music and a symbol of the country's enduring struggle for racial equality.
Description
The definitive biography of the soul legend James Brown by National Book Award-winning novelist James McBride The music of James Brown was almost a genre in its own right, and he was one of the biggest and most influential cultural figures of t...
Community Reviews
Moods
reflective: 75%
informative: 66%
sad: 41%
emotional: 33%
dark: 25%
inspiring: 25%
mysterious: 16%
adventurous: 8%
challenging: 8%
funny: 8%
tense: 8%
Pace
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Addiction, Alcoholism, Emotional abuseModerate
Child death, Drug abuse, Racism