Overview
When Tina Turner reclaimed her throne as the Queen of Rock ānā Roll in the 1980s, she attributed her comeback to one thing: the wisdom and power she found in Buddhism. Her spiritual transformation is often overshadowed by the rags-to-riches arc of her life story. But in this groundbreaking biography, Ralph H. Craig III traces Tinaās journey from the Black Baptist church to Buddhism and situates her at the vanguard of large-scale movements in religion and pop culture.
Paying special attention to the diverse metaphysical beliefs that shaped her spiritual life, Craig untangles Tinaās Soka Gakkai Buddhist foundation; her incorporation of New Age ideas popularized in ā60s counterculture; and her upbringing in a Black Baptist congregation, alongside the influences of her grandmothersā disciplinary and mystical sensibilities. Through critical engagement with Tinaās personal life and public brand, Craig sheds light on how popular culture has been used as a vehicle for authentic religious teaching. Scholars and fans alike will findĀ Dancing in My DreamsĀ as enlightening as the iconic singer herself.
This book title, Dancing in My Dreams (A Spiritual Biography of Tina Turner), ISBN: 9780802878632, by Ralph H. Craig, Jan Willis, published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co. (November 7, 2023) is available in hardcover. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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