Mahalia Jackson: Born to Sing Gospel Music (The Sower Series)

by Evelyn Witter

Other authorsJan M. Jones (Illustrator), Louise Rock (Editor)
Paperback, 1985

Status

Available

Call number

ML3930.J2 W57

Description

A biography of the renowned gospel singer who hoped, through her art, to break down some of the barriers between black and white people.

Publication

Mott Media (1985), Edition: F First Edition, 132 pages

Pages

132

ISBN

0880620455 / 9780880620451

Collection

Language

Original language

English

Original publication date

1985

Physical description

132 p.; 8.32 inches

Rating

½ (1 rating; 3.5)

User reviews

LibraryThing member juniperSun
This biography focuses on Mahlia's early years and moves quicker through her adult life, which is appropriate way to introduce someone to children. It shows how she finds joy in her singing despite the poverty and hard work of her upbringing, and her mother's worries that she stay focused on
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religious music.
Published by a Christian publisher, some may find it's focus on Christianity a bit overbearing, but it seems appropriate in the context of a woman who was herself focused on singing gospel songs and spirituals.
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