Sinatra

Behind the Legend

By: J. Randy Taraborrelli

Narrated by: Robert Petkoff

Taraborrelli is known for capturing and penning the untold stories of icons such as the Hiltons, Michael Jackson, Marilyn Monroe, Diana Ross and the Kennedys and has written a page-turning biography of an extremely talented, sometimes troubled, always fascinating man: the one and only Frank Sinatra.

In 1997, Taraborrelli's bestselling Sinatra: Behind the Legend captivated audiences with a never-before seen look at the life of an icon through six years of research and over 425 interviews with associates, friends and lovers. Now, Taraborrelli is back with a completely new and updated lens. Fans of Sinatra--old and new--will be able to delve into the private life and controversy of a musician whose career spans decades. From show business, struggles with depression, his many romances and attaining the American dream, Sinatra's story delivers a captivating and humanizing portrait of the legend for a new age.

Taraborrelli is known for capturing and penning the untold stories of icons such as the Hiltons, Michael Jackson, Marilyn Monroe, Diana Ross and the Kennedys. He has written a page-turning biography of an extremely talented, sometimes troubled, always fascinating man: the one and only Frank Sinatra.

Critic reviews

Praise for The Secret Life of Marilyn Monroe:
"Readable and mesmerizing...This will probably stand as the definitive Monroe biography..."—Library Journal (starred review)

"As Taraborrelli brushes away cobwebs of myth and rumor, his remarkable research and fluid writing captures Marilyn's elan, sensitivity, desperation and despair with a haunting intimacy."—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Praise for After Camelot:
"Meticulous multilayered details breathe life into remarkable recreations of family gatherings throughout this superb "fly on the wall" survey of the Camelot clan."—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Praise for The Hiltons:
"Riveting...Hang out the Do Not Disturb sign for this addictive tale."—People

"...filled with enough strange and wonderful anecdotes, and tales of love, greed, and horrid excess to fill a stack full of Jackie Collins novels."—NY Journal of Books

"A vivid account of the family's rise to fortune."—New York Daily News

Good Read, But Frank Was A Dirtbag

Truly didn't like the man anymore by the end of the book. Even the narrator seems to take a more dirtbag approach to voicing frank by the end. Pretty amusing.

Taraborrelli Did it Again

J Randy Taraborrelli is quickly becoming my favorite Author. When you're listening to the story and a question pops in your head he answers it in the next sentence or 2 he doesn't leave a stone unturned I love reading autobiographies.

A Good Sinatra Bio.

I am amazed at all Frank Sinatra did. Bipolar Disorder is not easily managed. There were no medication‘s in the 50s 60s for the disorder. It does explain for me as a mental health worker some of his behavior. The other side of that is an incredibly talented man. He was a good actor as well as a singer. Many years ago, I worked with a nurse who had been a maid for Sinatra. She spoke glowingly of his kindness, and the way he took care of other people. It was a side of him you never heard about. Some of that comes through in this bio.

Never knew he was such an ass!!

I got this after I listened to a podcast about him. I was hoping to learn a little more about him than the 35 min podcast gave. I was beyond surprised to hear what his mom did (performed basement abortions) and how he acted and treated people. I guess you never know how much like us those in show business really are, and we give them more power to act that way when we buy their music or watch their movies....none of us are perfect and we all do things we wish we hadn't. It sounded like his mother's early life didn't sit well with him, as it shouldn't, but the way he treated others, especially close friends....wow...just, wow. It's worth listening to but I wish I could now sell it as I won't listen to it again.

Well done!

I’ve read many Sinatra books and a lot of them don’t paint a very nice picture of him, they show his temper. He was a warm caring man who took care of his friends and family and was very charitable. I learned more about him in this book and it showed what a loving Father he was.

Great biography!

Great biography, great Narrative performance! A must read for any fan of Frank Sinatra! Read it!

Frank

if you like Frank Sinatra, you like this book. I enjoy biographies and this is a good one. Frank was a complex man, a good actor, a great singer, and full of charisma.

Excellent book and amazing read.

I thoroughly enjoyed the book, and the reader is exceptionally talented. very well done. Thanks

lived life his way

a wonderful books depicting the life and truth of Frank Sinatra he may have his faults as we all do but what a wonderful man and accomplishments

The research and detail of Sintra’s life

Destroyed my image of Frank. The book was well written but he was a bully and Barbara was a witch.