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Publisher's Summary
This is the book Frank Sinatra failed to stop, the unauthorized biography of one of the most elusive public figures of our time. Celebrated journalist Kitty Kelley spent three years researching government documents (Mafia-related material, wiretaps and secret testimony) and interviewing more than 800 people in Sinatra's life (family, colleagues, law-enforcement officers, personal friends). Fully documented, highly detailed and filled with revealing anecdotes, here is the penetrating story of the explosively controversial and undeniably multi-talented legend who ruled the entertainment industry for more than 50 years.
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- SaintJon
- 04-24-19
Frustrated
NEVER, EVER, have I read or listened to a bok and had so much diatribe given to 'source acknowledgment. Sources are usually done at the end of a book - but NEVER at the end of each chapter. Boring is understated and I simply do not care to listen to such daftness over and over and over - ending ever chapter.
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- judy wiley
- 07-30-15
awful narrator!!!!
What would have made His Way better?
thought it was Kitty, maybe she would have done a better job of reading her own book!
What do you think your next listen will be?
nothing narrated by Anna Fields
How could the performance have been better?
nix Anna Fields
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- Robert
- 07-04-11
Super
Fantastic. The detail is outstanding. If you are a Frank Sinatra fan, this is your book to enjoy!
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- Sunflower
- 05-12-20
Insightful Accounting of Frank ‘s Life
Well documented biography that provided truthful access to Frank Sinatra’s impact on millions of people worldwide. It is an amazing account of the power of money and brut force. His story cheapens the lives of honest, hard -working people. Kitty Kelley finally to us the truth. Shame on all the US Presidents who took Frank’s money and protected his illegal activities then presented him honors.
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- Mark Glenn
- 04-04-19
Good Insights into 'Ol Blue Eyes.
A smooth read. Slowed during casino license investigations, but a solid biography. I recommend it.
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- hzlidgrl470
- 05-15-18
Annoyed -Had to return
I got the book because I missed the episode of this subject on Kitty Kelly's TV show so I was excited to be able to read it, but the publisher pulled a bait and switch on me. Now I am sorry but I just can't with the person reading it... yes, I should have read who was reading, but why would you have the author read a small part and not the entire book, and then use the authors voice on the damn sample??
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- Qtsbuster
- 03-14-18
Seemed Fair
Very interesting book and I learned a lot. Seemed to be well researched and fair.
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- Mary Gulati
- 05-01-16
What a life!
I thought he was just an amazing voice! It was an unforgettable story I won't soon forget.
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- Steve
- 02-03-14
Did you get upset too?
Is there anything you would change about this book?
Just any untruths, if there are any.
Would you recommend His Way to your friends? Why or why not?
I would,if they were Sinatra fans.
Did the narration match the pace of the story?
It did but at some points got old and repetitious.
Do you think His Way needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?
N/A
Any additional comments?
I did not know all this about Frank Sinatra. I knew of the possible mafia ties, but not of the spoiled kid that grew to a spoiled old man. The pain he caused many people around him and strangers. I liked the book, there were a lot of references, but Kitty Kelley was a name I was told not to trust. By The end of the book I wish I could go back in time and punch a young Frank Sinatra in the face and put him in his place.
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