Jean-Claude Baker
Jean-Claude Baker, born Jean-Claude Julien Léon Tronville, was a French-American restaurateur and the adopted son of Josephine Baker.
He wrote "The Hungry Heart" as a comprehensive biography of his mother, drawing on personal experiences, interviews, and extensive research.
Baker's unique position as both an insider and a biographer allowed him to provide intimate insights into Josephine's life while maintaining a degree of objectivity.
His writing style, which includes personal asides and direct addresses to his mother, has been both praised and criticized by readers.
Despite not being a professional historian, Baker's work offers a deeply personal and detailed account of Josephine Baker's life and legacy.
