Author Language English Media type Hardcover Originally published 25 March 1989 Genre Biography Publisher Penguin Books | Country United States Publication date 25 March 1989 Pages 352 Page count 352 ISBN 9781556111280 Subject Carmen Miranda | |
Brazilian Bombshell: The Biography of Carmen Miranda is a 1989 biographical book written by Martha Gil-Montero. It was published by Penguin Publishing and released in the United States on March 25, 1989.
Contents
Synopsis
Here for the first time is the life and career of the woman who more than lived up to her moniker—The Brazilian Bombshell. The adored Ambassadress of Samba to the United States and the world, her daring style would influence a generation of North and South American women and is alive and well today in the styles of Liza Minnelli, Bette Midler, Cher, Madonna and Cyndi Lauper.
Reception
The Washington Post said "Brazilian Bombshell is exactly the kind of biography that Carmen Miranda deserves: affectionate and generous, but honest and realistic".
References
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