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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Mixed Feelings....By MDJames Browns actual "story" is fascinating. But I have to agree with the person that said it was written left of center. The way the author chose to write it is weird. sometimes you didnt know who he was talking to or getting the information from. He sometimes lost focus and wandered off into unnecessary territory. There is a LOT of "side-bar" info (historical) that just seemed like rambling. There were a few times where I had to go back to re-read pages because it was hard to follow what the heck he was talking about! After all was said and done. the James Brown story is VERY interesting and you learn a LOT of things about him. and I would definitely recommend this book because even with the authors "long-wind-ed-ness". you DO get some history and it is NOT boring! I especially liked the "Bootsy" era and had to laugh at his antics! James Brown was a trip. but also a smart guy waaaay ahead of his time. and I am left to wonder how he even knew to do some of the things that he did?23 of 24 people found the following review helpful. Great readBy Herman P. HowellI am a 64 year old white male w ho grew up on black music. In general I like all music and have seen a wide range of concerts which range from Elvis. Janice Joplin to early Ike and Tina Turner to Otis Redding. Of all of them no-one could hold a candle to James in the 60s and 70s. His stage shows were mind blowing. Reading this book took me back to my youth and collecting James Brown posters off telephone poles whenever James came to town. The book is a great read. and I would recommend it to any James Brown fans. H Howell1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Creation of an IconBy Patricia N. BeaversNo matter how much you know about the life and times of James Brown. that barely scraps the bucket. for what you can learn about him in this well researched biography. nearly exhaustive in its reach. R.J. Smith shows James Brown in all his glory. Hes also not afraid to let us see JBs warts. such as his ongoing love of angel dust and some of his interactions with others. I gave this book five stars for all we learn about Soul Brother Number One. I learned. for instances. that he even had his own dance show at one point. R.J. Smith does an outstanding job of recreating the complexity of the life that was that of James Brown. The one criticism I would have is that we dont learn much about his interaction with his children. Were they interviewed or just background? I would have liked to have heard more about the first wives. Did they remain close to him. or were they gone forever? All in all. this book is well worth its price. and I would recommend it to anyone who idolized him. as I did. or even someone not yet born then to learn about the music and times of James Brown. One important aspect is how JB is placed in history with a strong sense of place. whether Augusta or Africa. Also. I didnt realize how close he was with Rev. Al Sharpton. who plays a positive role in his life.
