His Way

The Unauthorized Biography of Frank Sinatra

by Kitty Kelley

ISBN: 0553051377
ISBN-13: 9780553051377
Format: Hardcover

Summary

This controversial biography of the singer and actor led to a two-million dollar lawsuit by Sinatra. Kelly reveals every detail about Sinatra's history and musical career, including alleged Mafia connections, his marriage and breakup with Ava Gardner, and affairs with Elizabeth Taylor, Judy Garland, and others.

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"The most eye-opening celebrity biography of our time."    -- William Safire

   -- New York Times

"A compelling page-turner...Kitty Kelley's book has made all future Sinatra biographies virtually redundant."

   -- Los Angeles Herald Examiner

Bibliographic Details

Publisher: Bantam Dell Pub Group
Published date: 1986

Publisher's Notes

Based on three years of research and more than eight hundred interviews, this biography offers a revealing look at the complex man behind the voice.

Other Editions

Paperback Reissue - Bantam Books (1991) - from $1.00
Hardcover - Bantam Dell Pub Group (1986) - from $1.00

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