The long-awaited, untold, inside story of the rise of the legendary actor,
singer, scholar, and activist. The first volume of this major biography breaks
new ground.
The greatest scholar-athlete-performing artist in U.S. history, Paul Robeson was
one of the most compelling figures of the twentieth century.
Now his son, Paul Robeson Jr., traces the dramatic arc of his rise to fame,
painting a definitive picture of Paul Robeson's formative years. His father was
an escaped slave; his mother, a descendent of freedmen; and his wife, the
brilliant and ambitious Eslanda Cardozo Goode. With a law degree from Columbia
University; a professional football career; title roles in