W.E. A.L.L. B.E. Books Review: ‘Little Satchmo’ Is An Open Letter To ‘Big Satchmo’
By Bro. Ron aka r2c2h2 tha artivist
8/29/2013
“Little
Satchmo” by Sharon L. Preston-Folta is an essential or must read for
anybody who calls themselves a fan of ‘Big Satchmo,’ Louis Armstrong, in
particular and jazz music in general…I am always looking for new
information for one of the greatest geniuses in any genre of human
activity that’s ever lived and this book fits the bill and then some…I
thought Sharon’s book was both brutally honest and spiritual moving…The
book is very engaging and hypnotic like one of Louis Armstrong’s
greatest recordings, so much so that I was able to finish the entire
book in just 3 hours…’Little Satchmo’ reads like a movie script ready
for the big screen…It seems like writing about her complex love/loveless
relationship with her famous father was both a very cathartic and
therapeutic process for Sharon…It is ironic and very sad that a man who
was and is still able to bring so much joy and comfort to millions of
folks with his Promethean singular talent , even after being dead over
40 years , could not even bring true happiness to one little girl who
had his blood coursing through her veins…
However,
Sharon’s story is not a tragic tale but a triumphant one…By her
rightfully reclaiming her inheritance in terms of her identity she has
in a way exorcised demons that had tormented her for most of her
life…Instead of feeling sorry for Sharon you find yourself rooting and
cheering her on…Although the book reveals a side of the Armstrong myth
that is less than stellar, it does not in any way ruin the Armstrong
aura and brand but instead it enhances it by making him accessibly
human…The book also shows how Armstrong was willing to sacrifice the
love of his daughter for his public image and the love of complete
strangers which to me goes back to the following question: Can one be
truly great or exceptional at what he or she does while at the same
time be a great and attentive parent??? Sharon is the classic underdog
with top dog abilities and just like her father she possesses an
alchemist touch in turning the mundane into the profound…I highly
recommend this book!!!
To Learn More Please Visit The Official Website:
Buy the Book 'Little Satchmo' today on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/LITTLE-SATCHMO-ebook/dp/B00ANUFND6/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1355940090&sr=1-1&keywords=little+satchmo
VIEW NOW:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xotOhrHbI8
W.E. A.L.L. B.E. Celebrates The Genius of Satchmo: Louis Armstrong (8/4/1901-7/6/1971)
http://weallbe.blogspot.com/2013/08/we-all-be-celebrates-genius-of-satchmo.html
W.E. A.L.L. B.E. TV: 'Little Satchmo: The Daughter of Louis Armstrong Speaks'
Guest: Sis. Sharon L. Preston-FoltaVIEW NOW:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xotOhrHbI8
W.E. A.L.L. B.E. Celebrates The Genius of Satchmo: Louis Armstrong (8/4/1901-7/6/1971)
http://weallbe.blogspot.com/2013/08/we-all-be-celebrates-genius-of-satchmo.html
***
Or send a money order to
the following address:
And The Best Is Yet To Come!!!
***
Support The W.E. A.L.L. B.E.
Movement!!!
Movement!!!
Donate online:
Or send a money order to
the following address:
Attn: Ron Herd II
The W.E. A.L.L. B.E. Group Inc.
P.O. Box 752062
Memphis, TN 38175
No comments:
Post a Comment