I thought some here might be interested to know that a new book about the Staple Singers has just been released. It is titled I'LL TAKE YOU THERE: MAVIS STAPLES, THE STAPLE SINGERS, AND THE MARCH UP FREEDOM'S HIGHWAY. It was written by Greg Kot, with the cooperation of the Staples family.
I started reading the book on Friday, and just finished it this morning. It is a fast, but informative look at the history of the Staples. Besides the early life of Pops, it doesn't delve too much into the personal side. For instances, the marriages of Cleotha, Purvis, and Mavis are mentioned briefly, but not in any great depth. The main focus is on their legendary career, which I found very interesting.
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