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Available
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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
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Pages
132
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ISBN
0880620455 / 9780880620451
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Original language
English
Original publication date
1985
Physical description
132 p.; 8.32 inches
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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
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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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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LCC
ML3930.J2 W57