Grammy Award-winning singer Angeacute;lique Kidjo is known for her electrifying voice and fearless advocacy work. In this intimate memoir; she reveals how she escaped Communist Africa to make her dreams a reality; and how shes prompting others all around the world to reach for theirs as well.Born in the West African nation of Benin; Angeacute;lique Kidjo grew up surrounded by the rich sounds; rhythms; and storytelling of traditional Beninese culture. When the Communists took over; they silenced her dynamic culture and demanded that she sing in praise of them. In Spirit Rising: My Life; My Music; Angeacute;lique reveals the details of her dangerous escape into France; and how she rose from poverty to become a Grammy Awardndash;winning artist and an international sensation at the top of Billboards World Albums chart. She also explains why its important to give back by sharing stories from her work as a UNICEF ambassador and as founder of the Batonga Foundation; which gives African girls access to education.Desmond Tutu has contributed the foreword to this remarkable volume; Alicia Keys has provided an introduction. Her eloquent; inspiring narrative is paired with more than one hundred colorful photographs documenting Angeacute;liques life and experiences; as well as a sampling of recipes that has sustained her on her remarkable odyssey.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Dark Girls Rock!!By J. BlueI am a fan of table top books that promote interest and conversation. Bill Dukes "Dark Girls" did not disappoint. This book is well written and documented. I simply love this celebration of the various hues of darkness that we African-American women share. This book brings a renewed "Im Black and Im Proud" movement for the younger generation to know and embrace.Awesome book...buy one for you and friend; "I did!!"11 of 11 people found the following review helpful. This book is full of beautiful black women and their profiles and why they feel ...By CustomerThis book is full of beautiful black women and their profiles and why they feel proud to be black. Their backgrounds cover every aspect of our society. A beautiful book that will generate a lot of lively discussion!!!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. EXCELLENT!!By RocquaelEXCELLENT!!!! I love this book. Ive not had any of my guests pick it up to peruse it though. This is such a shame. I was hoping the book would get more notice. But it hasnt so far. It may be because of the way I have it displayed (which is not actually on my coffee table). So folks may think that it is a poster or something. I dont know. At any rate; this is a good purchase.