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Janis Joplin: Take Another Little Piece of My Heart
152 pp.
| Enslow |
January, 2008 |
LibraryISBN 978-0-7660-2837-1$34.60
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YAAmerican Rebels series.
This biography does a serviceable job telling the story of Joplin's life. There's little original observation; excerpts from a biography about Joplin written by her sister supply the psychological insights. However, readers interested in Joplin's lasting legacy will find useful information. Sidebars and photographs, most black-and-white, break up the pages. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind.