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Book Synopsis: In this "lushly evocative" biography, award-winning author Mary Gabriel chronicles the meteoric rise and enduring influence of the greatest female pop icon of the modern era: Madonna (Booklist, starred review). With her arrival on the music scene in the early 1980s, Madonna generated nothing short of an explosion—as great as that of Elvis or the Beatles—taking the nation by storm with her liberated politics and breathtaking talent. Within two years of her 1983 debut album, a flagship Macy's store in Manhattan held a Madonna lookalike contest featuring Andy Warhol as a judge, and opened a department called “Madonna-land.” But Madonna was more than just a pop star. Everywhere, fans gravitated to her as an emblem of a new age, one in which feminism could shed the buttoned-down demeanor of the 1970s and feel relevant to a new generation. Amid the scourge of AIDS, she brought queer identities into the mainstream, fiercely defending a person's right to love whomever—and be whoever—they wanted. Despite fierce criticism, she never separated her music from her political activism. And, as an artist, she never stopped experimenting. Madonna existed to push past boundaries by creating provocative, visionary music, videos, films, and live performances that changed culture globally. Deftly tracing Madonna’s story from her Michigan roots to her rise to super-stardom, master biographer Mary Gabriel captures the dramatic life and achievements of one of the greatest artists of our time.
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Are you ready to dive into the incredible life of the one and only Madonna? Prepare to be captivated by the untold story of this iconic pop icon in the gripping biography, "Madonna: A Rebel Life." Mary Gabriel, the brilliant author behind this masterpiece, takes you on a journey through Madonna's meteoric rise and enduring influence. With her groundbreaking arrival on the music scene in the 1980s, Madonna shattered expectations and took the nation by storm.
From the moment her debut album hit the airwaves, Madonna became a cultural phenomenon. Imagine the magnitude of her fame when a flagship Macy's store in Manhattan dedicated an entire department to her called "Madonna-land." Everyone wanted to emulate her unique sense of style and her liberated politics. Madonna wasn't just a pop star; she represented a new age of feminism, inspiring a whole generation to embrace their individuality and fight for their rights.
Madonna's impact didn't end there. In the midst of the AIDS crisis, she fearlessly brought queer identities into the mainstream, challenging societal norms and championing love in all its forms. Despite facing harsh criticism, Madonna never shied away from using her platform to advocate for change. She pushed the boundaries of artistry, continuously experimenting with her music, videos, films, and live performances. Madonna was a visionary who reshaped culture globally.
With her Michigan roots as a starting point, Mary Gabriel masterfully traces Madonna's journey from a small-town girl to becoming one of the greatest artists of our time. In this "lushly evocative" biography, Gabriel vividly portrays Madonna's dramatic life and extraordinary achievements, leaving no stone unturned.
Don't miss out on the thrilling tale of this rebel, this feminist, this musical genius. Immerse yourself in the world of Madonna and discover her undeniable influence through the pages of "Madonna: A Rebel Life." Take a leap into the extraordinary life of an unconventional legend. Order your copy now!
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