Rita Marley was not only Bob Marley's wife and the mother of his four children, but his backing singer and friend, life-long companion and soul mate. This is her biography of of her husband, which is also the story of a marriage that survived both poverty and then the strains of celebrity.

No Woman No Cry

Marley, Rita

Biographies & Memoirs

SIDGWICK JACKSON

No Woman No Cry: My Life with Bob Marley

A memoir by the woman who knew Bob Marley best--his wife, Rita. Rita Marley grew up in the slums of Trench Town, Jamaica. Abandoned by her mother at a very young age, she was raised by her aunt. Music ran in Rita's family, and even as a child her talent for singing was pronounced. By the age of 18, Rita was an unwed mother, and it was then that she met Bob Marley at a recording studio in Trench Town. Bob and Rita became close friends, fell in love, and soon, she and her girlfriends were singing backup for the Wailers. At the ages of 21 and 19, Bob and Rita were married. The rest is history: Bob Marley and the Wailers set Jamaica and the world on fire. But while Rita displayed blazing courage, joy, and an indisputable devotion to her husband, life with Bob was not easy. There were his liaisons with other women--some of which produced children and were conducted under Rita's roof. The press repeatedly reported that Bob was unmarried to preserve his "image." But Rita kept her self-respect, and when Bob succumbed to cancer in 1981, she was at his side. In the years that followed, she became a force in her own right--as the Bob Marley Foundation's spokesperson and a performer in her reggae group, the I-Three. Written with author Hettie Jones, No Woman No Cry is a no-holds-barred account of life with one of the most famous musicians of all time. In No Woman No Cry, readers will learn about the never-before-told details of Bob Marley's life, including: <ul>
<li>How Rita practiced subsistence farming when first married to Bob to have food for her family. </li>
<li>How Rita rode her bicycle into town with copies of Bob's latest songs to sell. </li>
<li>How Rita worked as a housekeeper in Delaware to help support her family when her children were young. </li>
<li>Why Rita chose to befriend some of the women with whom Bob had affairs and to give them advice on rearing the children they had with Bob. </li>
<li>The story of the attack on Bob which almost killed the two of them. </li>
<li>Bob's last wishes, dreams, and hopes, as well as the details of his death, such as who came to the funeral (and who didn't). </li>
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Jones, Hettie

Humor & Entertainment

Da Capo

Bob Marley was one of the greatest musicians of our time. While much has been written about him, here is a unique, intimate, and honest portrayal written by his wife Rita, who talks about their struggles--both before and during his rise to fameas well as their dreams, fears, and ultimately, her husbands losing battle with cancer while at the height of his career. This stirringly honest, no-holds-barred account of life with Bob Marley reveals a different, deeper side of the beloved musician that will be sure to strike a chord with his legions of faithful fans.

Rita Marley is in the kitchen sharing some of her favorite Marley recipes that are perfect for any celebration. Liven up your holiday gatherings with these soulful meals, simple snacks, festive drinks and vibrant desserts. Some of the recipes in Harambe for the Holidays use the Herb for the Healing of the Nation. There's a step-by-step guide for creating "Green Oil" that you can use in the specially marked recipes in this book. You can also use Green Oil in your favorite holiday recipes! From homemade hot cocoas and sorrel drinks to coconut cut cake and gingerbread truffles to a full ethiopian holiday feast, Harambe for the Holidays is filled with inspiration to create delightful and healthy meals and treats for all of your holiday parties and gatherings,

Harambe for the Holidays: Vibrant Holiday Cooking with Rita Marley

Cookbooks, Food & Wine

Marley, Cedella

Entertaining & Holidays

Wake & Bake Ventures Ltd.

No Woman No Cry: Mein Leben mit Bob Marley

Arts & Literature

Edel

The lives of Rita Marley and her husband Bob Marley are intimately shared in this look at their youths, their marriage, and the music that has made them legends. Beginning with her youth in the Trench Town ghetto of Kingston, Jamaica, Rita narrates her early encounters with the Wailing Wailers and how her relationship with Bob developed and changed as he transformed from local musician to international icon. This memoir emphasizes Rita's own musicianship, first as part of Bob Marley's backing vocalists, the I-Threes, and later her career after his death carrying on the musical legacy he began.

No Woman, No Cry (Spanish Edition)

Ediciones B.

no woman no cry

Agkyra

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