Life is a Gift

The Zen of Bennett

De: Tony Bennett

Narrado por: Joe Mantegna

In this beautiful and rich New York Times bestselling retrospective, the entertainment icon shares with his fans the life lessons he has learned throughout a career that spanned six decades. Illustrated with Bennett’s own hand-drawn artwork, Life Is a Gift is a work that will captivate, delight, and be cherished by fans and music lovers of all ages.

“Writing in the same style as he sings. . . Tony Bennett shares countless tales about showbiz, his famous friends, his family, and his artistic career. . . . [His] tips for happiness, success, and longevity are like music to the ears.” — Publishers Weekly

Legendary singer, artist, and performer Tony Bennett was one of the world's most beloved entertainers for more than six decades. From the 78 to the LP to the digital age, Tony did it all. Decade after decade, this artistic icon—who won twenty Grammys, sung for ten presidents, and performed for royalty—refused to compromise his vision or values. Even now, Bennett's popularity grows as new generations discover his timeless songs and incredible voice.

In this entertaining and thoughtful memoir, Bennett shares stories of friends and family and the essential lessons they taught him: of the value of hard work and of creating art that continues to inspire; of perseverance and a dedication to excellence; of the necessity of humility, love, respect, and, most important, gratitude. He pays tribute to all the remarkable talents he has had the honor to work with and to learn from, including Judy Garland, Fred Astaire, Louis Armstrong, Aretha Franklin, Barbra Streisand, Paul McCartney, Amy Winehouse, Lady Gaga, and others.

Bennett and Mantegna make an awesome duo!

What made the experience of listening to Life Is a Gift the most enjoyable?

Easy listening and heartfelt. It felt like he was telling me his story.

What did you like best about this story?

Tony's praise of all the people in his life.

Have you listened to any of Joe Mantegna’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

This is my first but I intend on listening to many others! Great voice and reader!

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

"I didn't leave my heart in San Francisco!"

Joe did it masterfully...once again

A joy to listen to! Joe is a master narrator that makes every audiobook he narrates look effortless and full of joy.