Our Uncle Sam: The Sam Cooke Story from His Family’s Perspective
Many people have written biographies of the life and music of Sam Cooke. What makes this book different? Most other books generally portray the history of the artist but there is another side to Sam Cooke that few people really know. This book vividly portrays the life of Uncle Sam Cooke from the perspective of those who knew him best – his family.
Written by his grand-nephew, Erik Greene shares in the foreword how he came to appreciate the music of his Uncle Sam. As you read through the book you soon come to feel you are being invited to somehow become a member of this family. Written in a very personable style reminiscent of someone sharing at a family reunion, it is a delight to read. “Our Uncle Sam is highly recommended to anyone who is a fan of Sam Cooke the man or the artist.
Author: Erik Greene
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
6E-2333 Government St.
Victoria, BC V8T 4P4 Canada
Copyright: 2005
ISBN: 1412064988
Pages: 244 plus bibliography
Price: $22.50