Respect: The Life of Aretha Franklin

Aretha Franklin's life story is a tale of triumph over adversity, as chronicled in this comprehensive and illuminating biography.

From her early days as the golden daughter of a progressive and promiscuous Baptist preacher to her rise to fame as the Queen of Soul, Aretha's life was marked by personal tragedy, surprise Grammy performances, and career reinventions.

Despite it all, she found a way to triumph over troubles, earning her the nickname "Lady Soul." With an honest and respectful voice, author David Ritz tells the tale of genius, dysfunction, and blind ambition, painting a picture of a world of mythic proportions.

This definitive biography is a must-read for any fan of Aretha Franklin or American culture as a whole.