Billie Holiday

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The biography chronicles the extraordinary life of Billie Holiday, highlighting her challenging upbringing marked by trauma and adversity, including an absentee father and early hardships. Despite these struggles, she moved to New York City at 14, where her talent blossomed, making her a celebrated figure in Harlem's jazz scene. The narrative explores her rise to fame, collaborations with jazz legends, and the eventual decline leading to her early death, emphasizing her profound impact on music and culture.