Sinatra: Behind the Legend - Hardcover

J. Randy Taraborrelli

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 155972434X ISBN 13: 9781559724340

Publisher: Carol Publishing Group, 1997

Synopsis

A thorough look and the life and times of a legendary singer by the best-selling author of Call Her Miss Ross explores the personalities, realities, and controversies surrounding the show business giant, and includes some never-before-seen photographs. 150,000 first printing.

About this title

About the Author:

J. Randy Taraborrelli is is known for capturing and penning the untold stories of icons such as the Hiltons, Michael Jackson, Marilyn Monroe, Diana Ross and the Kennedys. A respected journalist, he is recognizable entertainment personality, and in-demand guest on programs, including Today, Good Morning America, CBS This Morning, Entertainment Tonight, and CNN Headline News. He is the bestselling author of 14 books.

Review:

...provides entertaining but familiar sketches of the Rat Pack's Romper Room high jinks and of Sinatra's friendship with mobster Sam Giancana. He also alleges that Sinatra had an affair with Jackie Kennedy. The last chapter deals movingly with the deaths of cronies Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., and Jilly Rizzo, as well as the singer's own physical deterioration. -- Entertainment Weekly

About this edition

• Publisher: Carol Publishing Group
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 155972434X
• ISBN 13: 9781559724340
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 547