Fyp must read One Step Away: My Story of The Andantes, Motown, and the Women Behind the Sound of Young America by Louvain Demps

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One Step Away: My Story of The Andantes, Motown, and the Women Behind the Sound of Young America

by Louvain Demps

GENRE

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RATING

⭐ 4.5 / 5

FORMATS

PDF · 6.0
EPUB · 5.4

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THE SYNOPSIS

What this book is about

The little-known heroes behind Motown’s greatest hits are finally heard in this moving memoir filled with the rich historical atmosphere and emotional resonance of Hidden Figures, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, and Questlove’s Music Is History. Their voices can be heard on Motown classics such as “My Guy,” “I Heard It Through the Grapevine,” and “Stop! In the Name of Love”—immortal songs that defined an era. Relegated to the shadows behind the stars, the three professional backup...

EDITOR'S NOTE

Why this one deserves a slot on your shelf

Not every book needs to be loud to be memorable. One Step Away: My Story of The Andantes, Motown, and the Women Behind the Sound of Young America is the kind of title you pick up for an evening and keep thinking about long after. If you enjoy Unknown, this is a good one to meet.

Pick it up when you want something new from Louvain Demps, a story to settle into, or a quiet break from the scroll.

Take it anywhere. The PDF and EPUB editions open easily on a phone, tablet, e-reader, or laptop.

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