Wishing on the Moon
The Life and Times of Billie Holiday
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Anna Fields
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Donald Clarke
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"May be the most thoroughly valuable of the many books on Holiday." ( The New York Times Book Review)
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- neil
- 08-07-13
A must read
If you could sum up Wishing on the Moon in three words, what would they be?
A lively and vivid account of the life and art of lady day.
What did you like best about this story?
The level of detail both about her life and recordings was fascinating.
Which scene did you most enjoy?
The ending was particularly poignant .
Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
It made me laugh often.
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- Goldie Horne
- 04-07-19
Compelling and Gritty
This was enriching and the narrative was so compelling. It dwelled into the life of an artist whose life was intertwined throughout the turmoil of drugs, booze, relationships, blues and jazz. The story teller was clear and frank - no hidden agenda's just the complex racism within the jazz era and how it engaged with Lady''s existence. I loved this narrative and would recommend to anyone who love the enriching melodies and history of this iconic person - Billie Holliday
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- Alison St Pierre
- 13-12-13
Incredibly in depth biography.
An extremely detailed and often harrowing look at Billie's life. Too lengthy and detailed in places. The reader does a good job but drones a bit in places. A fascinating insight into some of the great musicians she played with and their vices. Just needed pruning down a bit.
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- Paula G
- 10-11-19
Too much detail, not enough story
This book is very lengthy and far too detailed. Covers intricate details of recordings, b sides, arrangements, band members. Many sentences consist of a list of names so it gets very tedious at times. It’s a shame as Billie Holiday’s story is absolutely fascinating and I would have liked to hear more about this.
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- Annemarie
- 26-03-16
Eye opener.
Listening about such an icon opens your eyes about the struggles and difficulties in her life. Some parts are a little horrifying but all in all a great listen.
The reader drags on a little in places but apart from that still a great listen.
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