How Long to Read America's Mistress

How Long Does it Take to Read America's Mistress?

It takes the average reader 7 hours and 5 minutes to read America's Mistress by John L. Williams

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Strait-laced, pre-civil rights America wasn't ready for Eartha Kitt. Waiting for others to be ready was never her style. in America's Mistress John L. Williams captures the person behind the myth in this engaging biography but also race relations in Twentieth-century America. From humble roots on a South Carolina cotton plantation, the multilingual, possibly multi-racial chanteuse emerged seemingly from nowhere to seduce the nation and redefine cosmopolitan glamour. Blending intellect, self-awareness and unprecedented sex appeal, she was a Technicolor presence in a black-and-white world. But the key to her allure was always her mystery, and her three not-entirely-consistent autobiographies raise more questions than they answer about who she really was--whether singing, dancing, acting or drawing headlines for her romantic dalliances and political activism. Drawing on extensive original research and interviews with the people who knew her best, Williams delivers a comprehensive, compassionate and thought-provoking record of a life that defied stereotypes, shattered boundaries, yet seemed to fall short of its potential in the end. America's Mistress is ultimately a celebration of a remarkable American life that paved the way for black entertainers from Belafonte to Beyoncé. With objectivity and thoroughness, John L. Williams provides sought-after answers to tantalizing and elusive questions.

How long is America's Mistress?

America's Mistress by John L. Williams is 422 pages long, and a total of 106,344 words.

This makes it 142% the length of the average book. It also has 130% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read America's Mistress Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 9 hours and 41 minutes to read America's Mistress aloud.

What Reading Level is America's Mistress?

America's Mistress is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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