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"The late Alvin Ailey, legendary and revolutionary American dancer, chronicles his life, beginning with his humble Texas roots on to the theatrical stages of the world. Ailey tells of his long career, its highs and lows, and honestly discusses his sexuality. The dancer also writes about the racial prejudices that he faced in trying for success on the Broadway stage. Along the way, the author "drops" names of other luminaries of dance (George Balanchine, Judith Jameson, Carmen de Lavallade, and Lester Horton, to name a few), each having an impact on his development. Ailey's longtime friend, the equally remarkable Lena Horne, writes the book's foreword."
Reginald D. Garrard, Resident Scholar
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Ratings are on a 1-10 scale (Low to High)
Plot
Ethnic/Relig. of subject (inside)
- Black
Job/profession/poverty story
Yes
Taboo Sex Story?
Yes
Kind of sex:
- gay guy
If this is a culture clash:
- minority culture living in majority area
Ethnic/regional/gender
Yes
Story of entertainer?
- Singer/Dancer
Period of greatest activity?
- 1950+
Big/small town?
- Big city
Subject of Biography
Gender
- Male
Biography of famous person?
Yes
Ethnicity
- Black
Nationality
- American (!)
How sensitive is this person?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Intelligence
- Average intelligence
Physique
- very athletic
Setting
United States
Yes
The US:
- Texas
- Northeast
Style
Person
- mostly 1st
Book makes you feel?
- thoughtful
Commentary on society?
Yes
Commentary on
- race
Story of entire life, or part?
- story of nearly entire life
Autobiography?
Yes
How much dialogue in bio?
- little dialog
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