Kill 'Em and Leave

This take on the life of James Brown follows the author on a quest to uncover who the person really was beyond the carefully crafted public persona he showed the world.  By speaking to those that knew the real James Brown, Mcbride was able to shed light on not only the singer and his life, but the social conditions that made the man and the music what they were.  The result is a fascinating tale combining, music, politics and social issues that are still very relevant today.