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# Rage To Survive: The Etta James Story

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Review: Raw and Wild - A Legend Lives to Tell her Story - Oh boy. What an amazing read. I felt like Etta was truly speaking to me on these pages. She was so raw and boy, did she live on the razor’s edge of life. So many stories of incredible blues and soul musicians along with her deep passion for releasing her deepest emotions through song is what makes her an icon. A must read for all.
Review: A must read! - I'll be the first one to admit, I'm not a huge lover of books, but when I find one that holds my interest, I become engulfed in the story and it becomes hard for me to put it down. This book proves that point very well. This book is not only a must read for Etta James fans but it also should be recommended to anyone who enjoys reading about overcoming obstacles. Etta's story is so powerful and thrilling, that I firmly believe she was put on this earth for something far too great to measure. I have never read an autobiography more brutally honest than this one. Too many times in autobiographies (especially those by singers/entertainers) the author paints themselves in the best light possible, this is not a normal autobiography. In this book Etta tells us candid, dark tales of her life that seem so outrageous it leaves the reader questioning whether Etta is making this stuff up! During the time I was reading this book I learned so much about Etta as a person and the impression she made on me was as a caring yet honest person who unfortunately got caught up in the pitfalls of life and thankfully made it out with her life, barely! Etta's had many close calls and I'm sure she thanks the lord for giving her the strength to make it through them. Another reason to get this book is for her often times brutally honest nature about fellow celebrities including Marvin Gaye, James Brown, Bo Diddley and many others; Etta's descriptions of them are at times very candid. In one of the chapters Etta tells of the egotistical nature of James Brown and Marvin Gaye, But even when engaging in these unflattering remarks, Etta doesn't come off as mean, But instead as honest; Etta holds no punches on herself and others and if that means pissing someone off, then so be it! That's the way Etta comes off in this book. I should also mention that Previous to me reading this book I also purchased the Etta James Gold collection, To make me better appreciate Etta as a singer and after reading this book, I must recommend that collection as a companion piece to this book, To fully experience the "Etta effect". Sadly earlier this year I was shocked to learn that Etta has been diagnosed with the incurable Alzheimer's disease, so there's a chance Etta won't be here much longer. Get this book while Etta's still here with us and learn about this amazing woman before it's too late!

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #159,354 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #85 in Jazz Music (Books) #1,288 in Actor & Entertainer Biographies #1,646 in Women's Biographies |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (361) |
| Dimensions  | 5.95 x 1.05 x 9.55 inches |
| Edition  | Reprint |
| ISBN-10  | 0306812622 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0306812620 |
| Item Weight  | 14.7 ounces |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 304 pages |
| Publication date  | June 5, 2003 |
| Publisher  | Da Capo |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Raw and Wild - A Legend Lives to Tell her Story
*by T***A on September 23, 2025*

Oh boy. What an amazing read. I felt like Etta was truly speaking to me on these pages. She was so raw and boy, did she live on the razor’s edge of life. So many stories of incredible blues and soul musicians along with her deep passion for releasing her deepest emotions through song is what makes her an icon. A must read for all.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A must read!
*by B***" on March 26, 2010*

I'll be the first one to admit, I'm not a huge lover of books, but when I find one that holds my interest, I become engulfed in the story and it becomes hard for me to put it down. This book proves that point very well. This book is not only a must read for Etta James fans but it also should be recommended to anyone who enjoys reading about overcoming obstacles. Etta's story is so powerful and thrilling, that I firmly believe she was put on this earth for something far too great to measure. I have never read an autobiography more brutally honest than this one. Too many times in autobiographies (especially those by singers/entertainers) the author paints themselves in the best light possible, this is not a normal autobiography. In this book Etta tells us candid, dark tales of her life that seem so outrageous it leaves the reader questioning whether Etta is making this stuff up! During the time I was reading this book I learned so much about Etta as a person and the impression she made on me was as a caring yet honest person who unfortunately got caught up in the pitfalls of life and thankfully made it out with her life, barely! Etta's had many close calls and I'm sure she thanks the lord for giving her the strength to make it through them. Another reason to get this book is for her often times brutally honest nature about fellow celebrities including Marvin Gaye, James Brown, Bo Diddley and many others; Etta's descriptions of them are at times very candid. In one of the chapters Etta tells of the egotistical nature of James Brown and Marvin Gaye, But even when engaging in these unflattering remarks, Etta doesn't come off as mean, But instead as honest; Etta holds no punches on herself and others and if that means pissing someone off, then so be it! That's the way Etta comes off in this book. I should also mention that Previous to me reading this book I also purchased the Etta James Gold collection, To make me better appreciate Etta as a singer and after reading this book, I must recommend that collection as a companion piece to this book, To fully experience the "Etta effect". Sadly earlier this year I was shocked to learn that Etta has been diagnosed with the incurable Alzheimer's disease, so there's a chance Etta won't be here much longer. Get this book while Etta's still here with us and learn about this amazing woman before it's too late!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ms. Etta J. Will Make You Laugh
*by P***I on March 4, 2025*

Etta James makes you laugh out loud for real. There are several sad moments, but you get through them. Ms. Etta James is transparent and knows how to tell her story. I enjoyed reading the book. #MuchRespect #whoisaware ❤️✌️🏽✊🏽🔥😎

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