{"product_id":"i-never-walked-alone-the-autobiography-of-an-american-singer-paperback","title":"I Never Walked Alone: The Autobiography of an American Singer - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eShirley Verrett\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eChristopher Brooks\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn inspiring self-portrait of a world-renowned African American vocal artist\u003cbr\u003eThis is a fascinating account of a gifted woman's coming of age and rise to success at a time when black classical musicians faced barriers at every turn. Shirley Verrett possessed a talent and ambition so dazzling she could not be denied?and she became one of the most celebrated artists of her time. I Never Walked Alone draws the reader into the world of this graceful, fiery artist, dramatically telling the story of her childhood and her brilliant international career. The book is filled with behind-the-scenes tales of this diva's great performances, roles, and collaborations, offering insight into her stormy personal relationships as well as her private struggles and critical decisions. Featuring forewords and afterwords by such figures as Luciano Pavarotti, Placido Domingo, Zubhin Mehta, and Claudio Abbado, this richly detailed book paints a vivid picture of a magnificent survivor and an indelible artist known around the world as the black Maria Callas.\u003cbr\u003eShirley Verrett (Ann Arbor, MI, and New York, NY) is currently Professor of Voice at the University of Michigan School of Music.\u003cbr\u003eChristopher Brooks is a biographer and award-winning musicologist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 354\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.74 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 01, 2003\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42109332979847,"sku":"9781684422234","price":21.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/491b38f40890a78527d41f3683b86631.webp?v=1732473846","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/i-never-walked-alone-the-autobiography-of-an-american-singer-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}