Blog Tour | Josephine Baker's Last Dance by Sherry Jones

Are you a fan of Josephine Baker? Have you ever wondered what she'd be like in a story? Check out Josephine Baker's Last Dance. It will dazzle you and bring you into a new world.

From the author of The Jewel of Medina, a moving and insightful novel based on the life of legendary performer and activist Josephine Baker, perfect for fans of The Paris Wife and Hidden Figures.

Discover the fascinating and singular life story of Josephine Baker—actress, singer, dancer, Civil Rights activist, member of the French Resistance during WWII, and a woman dedicated to erasing prejudice and creating a more equitable world—in Josephine Baker’s Last Dance.

In this illuminating biographical novel, Sherry Jones brings to life Josephine's early years in servitude and poverty in America, her rise to fame as a showgirl in her famous banana skirt, her activism against discrimination, and her many loves and losses. From 1920s Paris to 1960s Washington, to her final, triumphant performance, one of the most extraordinary lives of the twentieth century comes to stunning life on the page.

With intimate prose and comprehensive research, Sherry Jones brings this remarkable and compelling public figure into focus for the first time in a joyous celebration of a life lived in technicolor, a powerful woman who continues to inspire today.

My Rating:

My Thoughts:
As a fan of who Josephine Baker was -- more so as a dancer since I'm a dancer -- I was excited to read this fictional story of her life. I enjoyed this book more than I thought I would, but also felt like it dragged a bit with all the attention to detail. The writing was well done. It made me feel as if I was apart of the era Josephine was in and like I was right next to her watching things unfold.

Though this is a fictional story, the book had a biographical movie kind of feel to it. I felt like it gave a good amount of fiction while still meshing well with truth.

Josephine was fantastic in this book! Seeing all the things she endured and how she overcame them was inspiring. I love the look at WWII, Germany and France as they were different settings and times from what I usually like to read.

This book does touch on topics such as sexual abuse, racism and poverty so though it is a fun read it does deal with heavy things. Even in-spite of that, this book will pull you and dazzle your mind.

Do I recommend this book? Yes I do. It was a fun read and one I think anyone would enjoy, especially fans of Josephine Baker.

About the Author:

Author and journalist Sherry Jones is best known for her international bestseller The Jewel of Medina. She is also the author of The Sword of Medina, Four Sisters, All Queens, The Sharp Hook of Love, and the novella White Heart. Sherry lives in Spokane, WA, where, like Josephine Baker, she enjoys dancing, singing, eating, advocating for equality, and drinking champagne.

Her latest novel is Josephine Baker’s Last Dance.

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