First published 2021
Aretha Franklin's powerful vocals electrify the stage, but behind the scenes, her personal life crumbles. Trapped in an abusive marriage and struggling with trauma from her past, Aretha must find the courage to break free and reclaim her voice. As she battles her demons and the relentless pressure of the music industry, Aretha's journey becomes a testament to the transformative power of self-expression and the unbreakable spirit of a true icon.
Genres: biography, drama, abuse, 20th-century, american, african-american, music, 21st-century
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: abuse, breaking-free, overcoming-adversity, reclaiming-voice
Period: 20th-Century, 21st-Century
40 pages · Hardcover · Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Content warnings: abuse, domestic-violence, mental-illness