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First edition, second issue, of eartha kitt s intimate autobiography, inscribed to l. In thursdays child, eartha kitt recalls her poor childhood and early career as a performer whose trademark highly mannered singing style, colored with gargling growl added to her sultry brilliance as a distinctive singer and actress new york times. I enjoyed the reread and still remain a fan of eartha kitts work and her. Eartha kitts life was scarred by failure to learn the identity of her. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. They had one child, a daughter named kitt mcdonald, born on november 26, 1961. Eartha kitt was an american singer, actress, dancer, comedian, activist, author, and songwriter. Eartha mae kitt was an american actress, singer, and cabaret star. Orson welles once called her the most exciting woman in the world.

In a performance for vh1 storytellers, bowie revealed that the title of the song was prompted by the memory of the autobiography of actress eartha kitt. I read this book as a preteen and i have longed to have a copy in my personal collection. Eartha was also a successful author, with four published books. Thursdays child by eartha kitt goodreads share book.

It was from earthas autobiography that i vowed to go to paris one day. The book of knowledge, by one erra pater 1745, notes a child born on. Thursdays child by kitt, eartha and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This book is what inspired the name of david bowie s song thursdays child. Thursdays child signed eartha kitt bauman rare books. The book, also called thursdays child, used to be a favourite of his when he was 14 years old. Born eartha mae keith into poverty on a cotton plantation in south carolina she. This song, i might point out, is not actually about eartha kitt. Eartha kitts daughter has revealed that the singer died without knowing. That bad eartha, down to eartha, thursdays child and st louis blues. This book is what inspired the name of david bowies song thursdays child. She was perhaps best known for her 1953 christmas song santa baby. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.