Biography Book Group: Eartha & Kitt
In honor of Black History Month, we will discuss the book 'Eartha & Kitt' by Kitt Shapiro.
- https://www.franklin.lib.mi.us/programs-events/events/biography-book-group-eartha-kitt
- Biography Book Group: Eartha & Kitt
- 2025-02-19T18:00:00-05:00
- 2025-02-19T19:30:00-05:00
- In honor of Black History Month, we will discuss the book 'Eartha & Kitt' by Kitt Shapiro.
Feb 19, 2025 from 06:00 PM to 07:30 PM (US/Eastern / UTC-500)
Franklin Public Library
DUE TO BAD WEATHER CONDITIONS, THE BOOK CLUB MEETING IS POSTPONED FROM 2/12 TO 2/19.
"Eartha & Kitt: A Daughter's Love Story in Black and White" is a memoir written by Kitt Shapiro, detailing her life growing up as the daughter of renowned entertainer Eartha Kitt, exploring their close relationship, the challenges of being raised by a single, famous Black mother, and the complex dynamics of their biracial family dynamic, where Kitt is light-skinned while Eartha was visibly Black; the book offers a unique perspective into Eartha Kitt's life and legacy as seen through the eyes of her daughter, highlighting her struggles with poverty, abandonment in childhood, and her rise to fame as a singer and actress.
EVERYONE WELCOME.
Snacks & refreshments provided.