Strength of a Woman: The Phyllis Hyman Story



	There are a million people who love Phyllis Hyman and who have been waiting for this. *STRENGTH OF A WOMAN* is a fitting tribute to a terrific talent. -Patti LaBelle A complete book on the life and times of Phyllis Hyman, so beloved by soul music and jazz fans everywhere, has been way past due. With STRENGTH OF A WOMAN, Jason Michael paints an authentic picture of an artist whose personal challenges were as great as her formidable artistry. Stepping inside the world of Phyllis Hyman, we discover those challenges and we begin to see the complexities of this truly gifted woman. Jason captures the Phyllis I knew for almost two decades with honesty and compassion. A ‘must read’ for anyone who was ever touched by that beautiful voice. -David Nathan aka The British Ambassador of Soul Author of The Soulful Divas “As riveting and poignant as it is unsettling and revealing” – The New York Amsterdam News “Candid and multi-layered” – The Philadelphia Tribune “Riveting [and] no-holds-barred” – Sister 2 Sister The story and struggle of singer Phyllis Hyman is brought to light in the powerful new biography STRENGTH OF A WOMAN: The Phyllis Hyman Story (JAM Books; trade paperback; September 4, 2007) by Jason A. Michael. Hyman’s 20-year career, which included the release of eight albums and a Tony nomination and Theatre World Award for her Broadway turn in Sophisticated Ladies, was brought to a tragic end by her suicide June 30, 1995, just hours before she was due to take the stage at the legendary Apollo Theatre. In the spotlight, Hyman’s breathtaking voice and stunning beauty shone brightly. But off stage, after the applause and the laughter produced by her bawdy humor had faded, Hyman spent her days and nights engaged in an exhausting battle against bipolar disorder. Complicating its crippling effects was Hyman’s addiction to drugs and alcohol (which she tried repeatedly to kick) as well as the demands and constraints of being a female African-American entrepreneur in an industry controlled by white men. Though she ultimately chose to extricate herself from the pain of her disease, she left behind a legacy of beautiful music that will live on forever as a true testament to the *Strength of a Woman. (Non-US Orders click here) Shipping normally takes 2-3 weeks	Limited Signed First Edition: $26.95 + $3.00 s/h Second Edition $16.95 + $3.00 s/h Non-US Orders and Money Orders Click Here
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