How Long to Read Midnight at Mabel's

How Long Does it Take to Read Midnight at Mabel's?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 52 minutes to read Midnight at Mabel's by Margaret Cheney

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

Description

Mabel Mercer remains one of the most influential stylists of American popular song, yet few people today know her music or her name. This centennial biography by Margaret Cheney tells the fascinating story of her rise to international stardom. Born into a bohemian theatrical family in the English Midlands in 1900 she was abandoned to nuns by her stage-struck mother. She never knew her African-American father, for whom she searched all her life. As a teenager, she sang her way through European music halls, becoming a star in the exciting era of 1920s "Lost Generation" Paris. Composers such as Porter, Gershwin, Hammerstein, Rodgers & Berlin sought her unique style to introduce their favorite works. With the rise of the Nazis, Mabel fled to America where she found work in New York night clubs & overcame the humiliation of racial prejudice. She gained enormous popularity, on any given night, celebrities like Joe DiMaggio, Marilyn Monroe, Ava Gardner, Duke Ellington, Bogart & Bacall were in her audience. Mabel's honest interpretation of lyrics attracted many of America's stars to learn from her, such as Frank Sinatra, Bobby Short, Tony Bennett,Billie Holiday & opera singers Leontyne Price & Eileen Farrell. And what they learned transformed American culture. Midnight at Mabel's explores the singer's extraordinary style & character. It recounts the rise of "Mabel Mercer Madness" in the '70s & '80s. No understanding of American popular song is complete without knowing Mabel Mercer.

How long is Midnight at Mabel's?

Midnight at Mabel's by Margaret Cheney is 291 pages long, and a total of 73,041 words.

This makes it 98% the length of the average book. It also has 89% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Midnight at Mabel's Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 39 minutes to read Midnight at Mabel's aloud.

What Reading Level is Midnight at Mabel's?

Midnight at Mabel's 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.

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