Stand Up Straight and Sing!
Stand Up Straight and Sing! by Jessye Norman, published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in 2014, is a first edition that spans 316 pages. This autobiography presents the remarkable journey of one of America’s most celebrated singers, detailing her upbringing in Augusta, Georgia, and her evolution into a prominent figure on the world’s greatest stages. Through her narrative, Norman shares insights into her early life, the influence of her family and community, and her passion for music that ultimately shaped her career.
In this book, readers will discover the strong women who inspired Norman, including her ancestors and mentors, as well as the challenges she faced, particularly regarding racism in both her childhood and adult life. The narrative also highlights her relationship with the iconic singer Marian Anderson, emphasizing the support and lessons learned from this influential figure. Stand Up Straight and Sing! offers a rich exploration of personal memoirs, cultural experiences, and the intersection of music and identity, making it a significant read for those interested in biography and the performing arts.
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One of America’s most admired and decorated artists tells her amazing story, from her childhood in the South to the world’s greatest stages.
Jessye Norman is not only one of the world’s most admired and beloved singers, she is an American icon whose life story is as moving and dramatic as the great operatic roles she has performed on stage.
Born and raised in Augusta, Georgia, nurtured in a close family and tight-knit community centered around the church, she studied the piano and sang the songs of her childhood, not dreaming that this passion for music might lead to her life’s profession.
In Stand Up Straight and Sing!, Jessye Norman recalls in rich detail the strong women who were her role models, from her ancestors to family friends, relatives, and teachers. She hails the importance of her parents in her early learning and experiences in the arts. And she describes coming face-to-face with racism, not just as a child living in the segregated South, but also as an adult out and about in the world.
She speaks of the many who have inspired her and taught her essential life lessons. A special interlude on her key relationship with the pioneering African American singer Marian Anderson reveals the lifelong support that this great predecessor provided through her example of dignity and grace at all times.
The story of one woman s astonishing life, Stand Up Straight And Sing! is not just for lovers of music, but for everyone.
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