Eartha & Kitt

A Daughter's Love Story in Black and White

By: Kitt Shapiro, Patricia Weiss Levy

Narrated by: Karen Chilton

In this unique combination of African American music and cultural history, we come to know one of the greatest stars the world has ever seen - Eartha Kitt - as revealed by the person who knew her best, her daughter.

Eartha, who was a mix of Black, Cherokee, and White, identified as Black, but Kitt, her biological daughter by a White man, is blonde and pale. This is the story of a little White girl raised by her natural mother, who was the biggest Black celebrity in the world. For three decades before Kitt married, they traveled the world together, mother and daughter.

Eartha came from a hard background (she was born on a cotton plantation) and did not have her own familial ties to lean on - she and Kitt were each other’s whole world.

Eartha’s legacy is still felt today: We still listen to “Santa Baby” every Christmas, she starred as Helen of Troy opposite Orson Welles in Dr. Faustus, and she stole the show as Yzma in The Emperor's New Groove. Lupita Nyong'o was recently asked to name the two people she admired most. She chose Eartha Kitt and Katherine Hepburn.

In this audiobook, Eartha Kitt comes to life so vividly you’ll feel as if you'd met her. Filled with love and poignant laughter, Eartha & Kitt captures the passion and energy of two remarkable women.

©2021 Kitt Shapiro (P)2021 Dreamscape Media, LLC

I feel like I know you better

What a pleasure to receive your unique perspective as the daughter of Eartha Kitt.

More than Catwoman

I loved that she was open and very outspoken as a human being above all the labels that she was forced to carry. She wore that badge unapologetically. Give stars!

Simply Beautiful Story of Mother and Daughter Relationship

I love this story told by Kitt. My family originated from the South and later moved on to California for a better life. It brought back memories of the stories they told us as kids.
Love the book!

A bond stronger than death

The relationship between Kitt abs Eartha is heartfelt and genuinely sweet. A diva to everyone a mother to one. Phenomenal read.

Glad I read

Very glad
Was able to see Eartha’s vulnerability and love for her child. Inspires me to want and do lore with the ones close to me. Goes to show you never know what a person is or has dealt with.