Sanctified Blues (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780767921657)

Albertina Merci, a talented R&B singer, toured with Ray Charles, James Brown, and Wilson Pickett--until the fateful night her voice gave out in front of a sold-out crowd. Encouraged by her fans, she offered a little speech in praise of Jesus instead of a song. Her spontaneous words became the seed of "Sanctified Blues," a song that soon captured the hearts of millions and gave Albertina the financial security to follow her true calling as an evangelist--sharing the Gospel with those in need of spiritual comfort.

Sanctified Blues is the story of Albertina's encounter with Maggie Clay, the biracial beauty who is TV's reigning diva. A sudden mystery surrounding Maggie has the entire country wondering: Is Maggie having a nervous breakdown, and if so, why? What caused it? And who can save the star from self-destruction?

Sanctified Blues kicks off a series about a former R&B singer turned full-time minister who's full of spice and advice. When the Lord works in mysterious ways, it's up to Pastor Albertina Merci to find out why...

Author: Mable John, David Ritz
ISBN-10: 0767921658
ISBN-13: 9780767921657
Publisher: Crown Publishing Group (NY)
Language: English
Published: 06/13/2006
Pages: 306
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.58lbs
Size: 7.72h x 5.08w x 0.82d

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 05/01/2006 pg. 429