Nobody Knows

By Craig von Buseck,

Book cover of Nobody Knows: The Forgotten Story of One of the Most Influential Figures in American Music by Craig von Buseck

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It should not surprise us when we see God use the common things of life--snow, streetlights, a rented suit, a mop--to accomplish the incredible. But it should inspire us. From the depths of near obscurity at the turn of the last century, a young African American man rose to fame…

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1 author picked Nobody Knows as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Craig grew up in the same town as this grandchild of a slave who rose to fame and wanted to share the story. With a background as a member of a band and a passion for history, Craig uniquely brings Harry T Burleigh and his music to life. The well-researched book reads like a novel while revealing the difficulties of Jim Crow laws and other prejudices Harry overcame. I’ve known Craig for a few decades and know his commitment to truth and desire to preserve American history for generations to come.

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