Stand Up Straight and Sing!

In this uplifting memoir, the acclaimed singer reflects "on life, the arts, and spirituality . . . Inspiring" (Booklist).

Jessye Norman is one of the world's most admired and beloved singers-and her life story is as moving and dramatic as the great operatic roles she has performed on stage.

Born and raised in Augusta, Georgia, she studied the piano and sang the songs of her childhood, never dreaming that this passion for music might lead to her life's profession. Here she presents "a r...