Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul - Softcover

Aretha Franklin's soulful voice has earned her fifteen Grammies and the honor of being the first woman inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. An uncompromising survivor, Aretha has stirred millions with her classic hits, including, "I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You)" and "Respect." But she has also faced daunting personal challenges: her mother's desertion; teenage pregnancy; several unhappy marriages; and a tragic shooting that led to the death of her father. With unique access to key figures in Aretha's past, and a new chapter revealing the most recent events both personal and professional in the life of the diva, this is the definitive biography of the woman who captivated the music world of the early fifties and became a star.

Mark Bego is the best-selling biographer of pop and rock stars. He is the author of 50 published books and has taped an episode of A&E-TV's "Biography," discussing his book, Aretha Franklin: Queen of Soul . Mr. Bego's is also the author of Billy Joel: The Biography . He divides his time between New York City, Los Angeles, and Tucson, Arizona.