Download or read book Queen of the Blues written by James Haskins and published by New York : William Morrow. This book was released on 1987 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A candid portrait of legendary blues singer Dinah Washington, who, despite her successes, was never able to erase her poverty mentality or insecurity, and whose life ended in tragedy as a result. 12 black-and-white photographs.