- Hardcover: 271 pages
- Publisher: Villard Books (Jun 1995)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0679423281
- ISBN-13: 978-0679423287
- Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 15.7 x 2.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 792,994 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Packed with intimate anecdotes about pop music's legendary talents, Rage to Survive offers a graphic chronicle of one woman's triumphs and tragedies--the rollercoaster life of Etta James, the grand diva of Rhythm and Blues. Photos.
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I HAD TWO MOTHERS, two childhoods, lived two different lives in two different cities. Read the first page
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
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I love this book. Before reading it, I really didn't know much at all about Etta James. Her name was familiar to me and I knew she sang 'At Last', but that was about it. I had no idea of the trials and tribulations that she went through in her life. The reason why I rate this book so highly is the fact that she is so brutally honest and upfront about everything she has done in her life whether it was wrong or right. From drug abuse, violence and criminal activity, she never sugar coats the bad things she has done. Etta is not afraid to paint herself in a bad light at certain times and this I can respect her for. The book was very, very entertaining, funny and sad at times but you feel quite uplifted by the end because she was able to get her life back on track. I would recommend this book for fans of Etta and also people who want to learn more about her, you wont be dissapointed.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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Unlike the biographies of Aretha Franklin and Gladys Knight, James tells her story like it really was. She leaves nothing to the imagination. Her touching on other artist whose paths she crossed reveals tibits of info they should have included in their stories but didn't. It's an eye opener and one of the best I've ever read. Thanks Miss Peaches
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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not your typical black entertainer from the middle of the century tale of life on the stage and on the road, etta james' _rage to survive: the etta james story_ is as important as a historic account of society from the 1920s through present day as it is as a personal testiment to one woman's struggle to survive. unapologetic and non-judgemental, james relates the facts of her life in a no-nonsense way; she boldly tells the truth about those who have crossed and encouraged her with compassion and respect. moreover, james reveals her own personal struggle to survive as drug addiction and self-doubt threatened to destroy her. a true diva with the heart and soul of a real person, etta james takes on an emotional journey that all but lets us relive all her pain and glory. the next time hollywood is looking for a _what's love got to do with it_ biopic, they need no look no further than etta "peaches" james' tale.
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Rage to Survive : The Etta James Story
I really enjoyed this book ; I read it every lunch break and bedtime until I finished it. The photos were great too. It seemed like a very honest autobiography by the singer. Read more
Published 16 days ago by lulu3180
Etta James autobiography
I found the book very interesting,it gave an honest history of Etta's life,warts and all
and an insight into the black music scene of the late 50's and 60's. Read more
and an insight into the black music scene of the late 50's and 60's. Read more
Published 7 months ago by bob t
extraordinary
brilliant. well recommended I GOT THE INFP i needed regarding her style and life style
Published on 28 Jan 2010 by Mr. Patrick D. English
Superb
I could hardly put this down , a facinating biography of a colourful life. Moving insightful emotional , brilliant
Published on 23 Sep 2009 by Johannah
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