{"product_id":"josephine-bakers-last-dance-9781501102448","title":"Josephine Baker's Last Dance","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Jewel of Medina\u003c\/i\u003e, a moving and insightful novel based on the life of legendary performer and activist Josephine Baker, perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eThe Paris Wife \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eHidden Figures.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDiscover the fascinating and singular life story of Josephine Baker--actress, singer, dancer, Civil Rights activist, member of the French Resistance during WWII, and a woman dedicated to erasing prejudice and creating a more equitable world--in \u003ci\u003eJosephine Baker's Last Dance\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In this illuminating biographical novel, Sherry Jones brings to life Josephine's early years in servitude and poverty in America, her rise to fame as a showgirl in her famous banana skirt, her activism against discrimination, and her many loves and losses. From 1920s Paris to 1960s Washington, to her final, triumphant performance, one of the most extraordinary lives of the twentieth century comes to stunning life on the page. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e With intimate prose and comprehensive research, Sherry Jones brings this remarkable and compelling public figure into focus for the first time in a joyous celebration of a life lived in technicolor, a powerful woman who continues to inspire today.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAuthor and journalist Sherry Jones is best known for her international bestseller \u003ci\u003eThe Jewel of Medina.\u003c\/i\u003e She is also the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Sword of Medina, \u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eFour Sisters, All Queens\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e, The Sharp Hook of Love, \u003c\/i\u003eand the novella \u003ci\u003eWhite Heart\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in Spokane, WA, where, like Josephine Baker, she enjoys dancing, singing, eating, advocating for equality, and drinking champagne. Visit her online at AuthorSherryJones.com and at Facebook.com\/SherryJonesFanpage\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Gallery Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50631300579602,"sku":"9781501102448","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_a5a9dbf5-79e0-46a7-952e-07a278164800.jpg?v=1732768284","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/josephine-bakers-last-dance-9781501102448","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}