FREE: Alvin Ailey: A Life In Dance, by Jennifer Dunning

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5 Out of 5 Stars: Honest and great portrait of the artist
Amazon Review By Schreiber on January 13, 2009
Jennifer Dunning has written a stunning portrait of Ailey in this not-so-little book. And who better to write it than the master reviewer of the New York Times herself?

There's not stone left unturned here, and Dunning presents even the basest part of Ailey's life in a palatible way. She doesn't shy away from his sexual escapades or his grimacing-making comments, yet he's not presented as some wacked-out artist.

Those familiar with Ailey's works will want to read this book, if you haven't already, and those not familiar will find it a good place to start. Ailey's works are some of the most powerful in the dance canon, and Dunning's work is one of the most powerful in the literary one. I'd give this ten stars if I could.

One problem: you won't be able to put this down, that's how good it is, so make plenty of time for reading.