While I had heard of Josephine Baker, I did not know much about her. This was the main reason I wanted to read the book. I love reading about strong women who overcome adversity. Josephine definitely falls in this category. As a black girl in St. Louis during the early part of the 1900's, Josephine was used and abused by her mother, step-father and other adults besides the racial segregation. Throughout her life, she found a way to overcome and take advantage of people and situations. This book would be a great book club selection as there are many aspects to discuss besides Josephine herself such as racial discord, Europe versus U.S. in acceptance, the rise of Hitler and its impact on the entertainment industry, and spying. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and look forward to seeing it released later this year.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for giving me a prerelease of Josephine Baker's Last Dance in exchange for an honest review.

I absolutely Loved this story. A few times I had to stop reading because there was so much sadness against her that it broke my heart. Excellent story and you can see similar experiences happening today. Great history!

Wow, the history here is incredible, the writing is remarkable, the story/stories show, strength, passion, growth and the ability to believe. I’ve heard stories of her for decades. I’ve also read other books about her but this one was the most well rounded. It showed her life with out excuses. A fabulous read.

I will admit that I didn't know a lot about Josephine Baker. This book peaked my interest for that very reason. I found a lot to admire. This woman rose up from the bottom of society with no help from anyone but herself. I was fascinated by her time as a spy during WWII and her fight for equality throughout her lifetime. The author painted a brilliant picture of her and didn't shy away from the troublesome parts of Baker's life.