But far fewer are aware of how involved and important he was with the civil rights movement. My Song is a more than fitting denouement for a life well lived.” —The Seattle Times “Engrossing. In This Is My Song, Page tells her extraordinary story firsthand and takes readers on the moving and heartwarming journey from her poor upbringing to her greatest challenges and successes as an artist and as a woman. LANGUAGE. . . “In My Song, a brave and spellbinding memoir written with Vanity Fair contributing editor Michael Shnayerson, Belafonte tells a sweeping story . riveting Please try again. Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2021. . Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. My Song is more than fitting denouement for a life well lived.” —Curt Schleier, Seattle Times “In My Song, a brave and spellbinding memoir written with Vanity Fair contributing editor Michael Shnayerson, Belafonte tells a sweeping story . . The world is richer for having heard them.” —The Boston Globe “This rich memoir chronicles a lifetime of activism alongside some of history’s greatest heroes and sheds new light on moments that shaped our nation. [There’s] a keen awareness of his greatness and place in history—but it’s never overbearing. Please try your request again later. My Song is rich with vivid scenes of Belafonte working as an advisor, mediator, fundraiser and implementer.”—San Francisco Chronicle “Even amid the most intensely charged subject matter, Belafonte traces a path . I highly recommend it. With "My Song, " he has found yet another way to entertain and inspire us. Yes, it is autobiographical, narrating his story from childhood to the present. I was immediately enthralled at the first page. Biographies & Memoirs. For those who have read Taylor Branch's trilogy on the history of the civil rights movement, My Song is an excellent and uplifting book that illuminates much more than the story of one man's contribution to our nation's history. . Belafonte is a man of many conflicting identities, all of which he’s needed to help change the world.” —New York magazine “An honest, in many ways important and genuinely revelatory autobiography. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. . Moving from poverty to super-stardom, the performer used his fame to support Martin Luther King and his cause. [There’s] a keen awareness of his greatness and place in history—but it’s never overbearing. He returned to New York City after serving in the Navy in World War II, and found his calling in the theater, before transitioning into a career as a singer and Hollywood leading man. . . Mr. Belafonte's inside knowledge of the Civil Rights movement in the '50's and '60's was very revealing. Ich hab noch nie in meinem Leben ein Buch gesehen das so schlecht verarbeitet war! HB Harry Belafonte. . His book seemed to have a gossipy way that Memoirs don't necessarily need. Because he lived it. . Belafonte is absolutely amazing. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Random House Audio; Unabridged edition (October 11, 2011). With My Song, he has found yet another way to entertain and inspire us. Da Belafonte aber vor allem im Hintergrund gewirkt hat, wird ihm dieser wohl verwehrt bleiben. Wer vor allem mehr über Belafontes Musik erfahren will, kommt etwas zu kurz, seine Karriere war ihm offenbar selber nicht so wichtig. “To read Harry Belafonte’s new memoir, My Song, is to discover a man who has packed enough life for ten people into eighty-four years.” —NPR/Morning Edition “Belafonte certainly knows how to make an immediate and lasting impression. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. . Through it all, Harry exudes the same passion and candor I’ve experienced in our friendship and conversation over the years.” —President Bill Clinton“Absorbing. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. My Song follows suit with prose that’s fluid yet intensely detailed. Born Clara Ann Fowler in Claremore, Oklahoma on November 8, 1927 Patti Page’s career spanned more than six decades as she became a living legend and sold more than 100 million records. My Song is a true memoir that gives detail description of his private life and his association with such legendary people such as Paul Roberson, Martin Luther King … . I was immediately enthralled at the first page. NARRATOR. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. English. Many people know well his songs, movie roles, and still-going entertainment career. . . I have been a Belafonte fan all my life. My Song is a true memoir that gives detail description of his private life and his association with such legendary people such as Paul Roberson, Martin Luther King Jr, Marlon Brando, Sidney Poiter and the list goes on and on. . Please try your request again later. It is an electrifying memoir from a remarkable man. LibraryThing is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers Shnayerson lives in Bridgehampton, New York, with his daughter, Jenna. With MY SONG, he has found yet another way to entertain and inspire us. Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2020. This book looks at the life of Patrice Lumumba, the rocky history of Congo before and during his time, and the turbulent nature of his leadership. EN. . My Song follows suit with prose that’s fluid yet intensely detailed. . Some of the richest passages . Alfred A. Knopf, 2011 - Biography & Autobiography - 469 pages. Please try again. I learned so much about Mr. Belafonte from this book, and it elevated my understanding of the importance and power of connecting art and advocacy. I started to read this book as I was preparing my notes to lead a discussion on the movie Carmen Jones. Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2020. Anyway, not the most comfortable read for me, but we'll written and I do recommend it. . Not available . Amazing retrospective of the life of Mr. Harry Belafonte. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. . My Song: A Memoir (Hardcover) My Song: A Memoir (Hardcover) By Harry Belafonte, Michael Shnayerson. . Recently, I felt it was a disgrace that the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences did not honor him with the Jean Hersholdt Award in front of the entire world but in a 'private' moment elsewhere. Das war der super Reinfall!! Something went wrong. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. American Book Award winner, Black against Empire provides an ultimate overview and analysis of the history and politics of the Black Panther Party. Belafonte tells a sweeping story. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. Unable to add item to List. His book is a history of America and the part that many played in it….I thank him for his love and his efforts…I grew up loving his voice….now, six decades later…I love him for his humanity… Read his book…you'll learn so much about the the United States…Harry, Danny Kaye, Audrey Hepburn…these people are amazing…Angelina Jolie follows in their footsteps today…so too Sean Penn and George Clooney…these are all wonderful people who had a great leader to show the way to be caring citizens of the world, Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2012. . . Please try again. It is an electrifying memoir from a remarkable man. GENRE. Harry Belafonte is not just one of the greatest entertainers of our time; he has led one of the great American lives of the last century. Random House Audio. Club “Harry Belafonte has led an extraordinary life. “To read Harry Belafonte’s new memoir, My Song, is to discover a man who has packed enough life for ten people into eighty-four years.” —NPR/Morning Edition “Belafonte certainly knows how to make an immediate and lasting impression. . Recently, I felt it was a disgrace that the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences did not honor him with the Jean Hersholdt Award in front of the entire world but in a 'private' moment elsewhere. Great recollection of an important history!!!!! He has won both a Tony Award and an Emmy, and he was awarded the National Medal of Arts by President Clinton. And for those who aren't familiar with Branch's work, reading My Song might compel you to read more about the history Belafonte helped shape. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. . His contributions to civil and human rights are more amazing than I realized. I was delighted that Mr. Belafonte had finally written his autobiography. ... My Song: A Memoir Harry Belafonte, Michael Shnayerson Limited preview - 2011. Harry Belafonte is not just one of the greatest entertainers of our time; he has led one of the great American lives of the last century. In these days of national and global uncertainty, with the numbers of poor steadily rising, there are lessons aplenty in the life of Harry Belafonte, as told in this surprising and revelatory book.” —Wil Haygood, Washington Post . . . Belafonte is absolutely amazing. But far fewer are aware of how involved and important he was with the civil rights movement. "), A Hero who is so much more than just the songs he sang, Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2015, As a Canadian, I had no idea that Mr Belafonte was in the forefront of the Civil Rights movement. October 11 PUBLISHER. . . LENGTH. 2011. 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