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Agent Josephine

American Beauty, French Hero, British Spy

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Agent Josephine

Auteur(s): Damien Lewis
Narrateur(s): Damien Lewis
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 The thrilling account of how Josephine Baker, the world’s richest and most glamorous entertainer, became an Allied spy in Occupied France

“Four hundred pages of bravery and heroism that read like a spy novel you can’t put down.” —Vanity Fair

A Vanity Fair and The New Yorker Best Book of the Year

In Agent Josephine, bestselling author Damien Lewis uncovers the extraordinary story of Josephine Baker’s transformation from Paris performer to dauntless spy. Throughout World War II, using her stardom as a cloak for her secret work, Baker undertook daring clandestine missions to fight the Nazis, stamping an indelible mark on history.

Drawing on a plethora of new material and rigorous research, including previously undisclosed letters and journals, Lewis upends the conventional story of the renowned performer, revealing why she fully deserves her unique place in the French Panthéon. Amériques Femmes Guerres et conflits Liberté et sécurité Militaire Politique États-Unis Espionnage Guerre Célébrité Drôle French American
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Set in the 1920s and 1930s, a black American woman entertainer immigrates to France to escape US bigotry. She becomes a huge international star, “the most photographed woman in the world”, even as Americans continue to denigrate her. She turns to Nazi resistance and spying, earning her medals of honour from the French and the British. The narrator is annoying, a Englishman, reading the life of a black American woman, living in France, and speaking French. His pronunciations got me, i.e. the city is St Louis, not St Louie.

A black American women escapes US bigotry

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Fabulously researched and informative. An amazing woman. So much information and insight. I found that sometimes there were a bit too many facts bombarded at you at a time but still worth it. My only real criticism was the narrator who was too stilted at times. But he has an easy voice to listen to.

I never knew

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The story was fascinating and very detailed however the monotone and cadence of the narrator made it very dull and hard to finish. It’s a shame because the intrigue and adventures of Ms. Baker deserved better.

Excellent story but boring narration

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I had heard of Josephine Baker, of course. but I was totally enthralled by the events depicted in this book. her heroic efforts in the cause of French resistance to the Nazis and racism through the second world war years and indeed, all of her life, are truly inspiring. these efforts, exemplified the true meaning of self sacrifice and love towards her fellow Human beings. This is truly an awe inspiring journey of a remarkable woman.

Josephine Baker, superstar, super spy!

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