- Category: Books » Biography & Autobiography » Entertainment & Performing Arts - General
- Format: Hardcover Learn more about the Hardcover format using Tower WIKI.
- Number of Pages: 272
- ISBN: 0061450669
- WAPI (Tower ID): 111885275
- Release Date: September 1, 2008
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- Tower.com Sales Rank: #273502 in Books (See Top 100 Books Bestsellers)
- #9204 in Biography & Autobiography (See Top 100 Biography & Autobiography Bestsellers)
- #235 in Entertainment & Performing Arts - General (See Top 100 Entertainment & Performing Arts - General Bestsellers)
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Product DescriptionRun a Quick Search on "Deconstructing Sammy" by Matthew Birkbeck to Browse Related Products:Browse more products related to "Deconstructing Sammy"Browse more products related to "Matthew Birkbeck"Publisher's noteDocuments an investigation into the illicit life of the entertainment icon to explain his descent into poverty, in an account that offers insight into his alleged connections to the mob and scandalous rumors about his personal life. 100,000 first printing. AnnotationIn proto-Hollywood fashion, Sammy Davis Jr. led a multi-faceted life. As an entertainer, he won countless awards and worked with some of the biggest stars during the 1950s and ‘60s: he hosted TV programs, appeared on screen and on stage, and was a member of the wildly popular Rat Pack with Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin. During his long run performing in Las Vegas casinos, Davis used his popularity to push through integration policies. He was outspoken about racial and political issues. To understand this complex man, who also has been connected to the mob and died bankrupt, Matt Birkbeck interviews friends, colleagues, family members--and most centrally former prosecutor Sonny Murray, who worked for years helping Davis’s widow resolve the unfinished business Davis left behind. Birkbeck digs deep, following the ups and downs of this talented and troubled celebrity. If You Enjoy "Deconstructing Sammy (Hardcover)", May We Also Recommend:Customer Reviews for "Deconstructing Sammy (Hardcover)" by Matthew Birkbeck (Author)There are no customer reviews yet. Be the first to write a review! Entertainment & Performing Arts - General Bestsellers
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