My Song
Book description
An eloquently told personal account of an era of enormous cultural and political change, which reveals Harry Belafonte as not only one of America’s greatest entertainers, but also one of our most profoundly influential activists.
Harry Belafonte spent his childhood in both Harlem and Jamaica, where the toughness of the…
Why read it?
1 author picked My Song as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
One of the most candid memoirs of the era, Belafonte was key to the movement at consequential moments like Selma. From his early adulthood as a socialist in New York City to being a confidant to a Dr. King who was searching for how to change America, Belafonte is a great storyteller.
From Paul's list on memoirs of the civil rights movement.
Want books like My Song?
Our community of 10,000+ authors has personally recommended 83 books like My Song.
5 book lists we think you will like!
Interested in singers, Fidel Castro, and rock music?
10,000+ authors have recommended their favorite books and what they love about them. Browse their picks for the best books about singers, Fidel Castro, and rock music.