How Long to Read Mahalia Jackson and the Black Gospel Field

How Long Does it Take to Read Mahalia Jackson and the Black Gospel Field?

It takes the average reader 7 hours and 55 minutes to read Mahalia Jackson and the Black Gospel Field by Mark Burford

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

Description

Nearly a half century after her death in 1972, Mahalia Jackson remains the most esteemed figure in black gospel music history. Born in the backstreets of New Orleans in 1911, Jackson during the Great Depression joined the Great Migration to Chicago, where she became an highly regarded church singer and, by the mid-fifties, a coveted recording artist for Apollo and Columbia Records, lauded as the "World's Greatest Gospel Singer." This "Louisiana Cinderella" narrative of Jackson's career during the decade following World War II carried important meanings for African Americans, though it remains...

How long is Mahalia Jackson and the Black Gospel Field?

Mahalia Jackson and the Black Gospel Field by Mark Burford is 472 pages long, and a total of 118,944 words.

This makes it 159% the length of the average book. It also has 145% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Mahalia Jackson and the Black Gospel Field Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 10 hours and 49 minutes to read Mahalia Jackson and the Black Gospel Field aloud.

What Reading Level is Mahalia Jackson and the Black Gospel Field?

Mahalia Jackson and the Black Gospel Field 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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