Fearless and Free ✨💛

By Josephine Baker.

Josephine Baker was more than a performer; she was a trailblazer, a spy, and a civil rights activist.

Rising to fame in 1920s Paris, she captivated audiences with her charisma, talent, and striking stage presence. Admired by cultural icons such as Hemingway and Picasso, she became one of the most recognisable women in the world.

Yet beyond the glamour, she played a vital role in history, serving as a spy for the French Resistance during the Second World War and later standing alongside Martin Luther King at the March on Washington.

This compelling memoir, formed from years of conversations between Baker and journalist Marcel Sauvage, offers a rare glimpse into her extraordinary life. Candid, engaging, and full of the charm that made her an icon, it presents her story in her own words.

While more conversational than a traditional autobiography, it remains an insightful account of a woman who defied expectations and fought for what she believed in.

For those fascinated by twentieth-century history, the world of entertainment, or the enduring legacy of a woman who changed the course of history, this is a great read.

Thank you so much to the team at Vintage Books for sending me out a finished copy of the book! The book is out now and available to purchase.

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