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Aretha Franklin Lady Soul By: Leslie Gourse Book Description Publication Date: September 1995 | Series: Impacts Biographies From her roots as a young gospel singer in her father's Detroit Baptist Church, Aretha Franklin rose to become one of the most widely acclaimed singers of our time. This book tells of her struggles within the music industry, recounts her personal trials and triumphs, and details the reasons she is known today as "Lady Soul". Editorial Reviews From School Library Journal Gr 7 Up--Gourse chronicles the personal life and musical development of the multidimensional singer, whose voice and music have been influenced by blues, gospel, soul, and jazz. The daughter of a Baptist minister, Franklin made her first gospel recording at age 14; by age 18, she had signed with Columbia Records. Information is included about her troubled marriages and legal problems. This detailed and well-written book meets a need for solid biographies of famous African American women. It will also appeal to students of music and history looking for an interesting, well-researched title. Well-reproduced black-and-white photographs add visual interest.