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Biographer Alexander (coauthor, The Deliberate Church) examines the life of jazz icon Billie Holiday, as seen through the lens of the last year of her life. Alexander's meticulously researched account details pivotal moments in Holiday's life. She grew up in extreme poverty, dropped out of school in the fifth grade, and was a sex worker during her teens. She is considered one of the greatest jazz singers, captivating audiences in...Log In or Sign Up to Read More