Charming, debonair, and impeccably attired in a black tuxedo, Dean Martin was coolness incarnate. His music provided the soundtrack of romance, and his image captivated movie and television audiences for more than fifty years. His daughter Deana was among his most devoted fans, but she also knew a side of him that few others ever glimpsed.In this heartfelt memoir, Deana recalls the constantly … constantly changing blended family that marked her youth, along with the unexpected moments of silliness and tenderness that this unusual Hollywood family shared. She candidly reveals the impact of Dean’s fame and characteristic aloofness, but delights in sharing wonderful, never-before-told stories about her father and his pallies known as the Rat Pack. This enchanting account of life as the daughter of one of Hollywood’s sexiest icons will leave you entertained, delighted, and nostalgic for a time gone by.
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Deanna’s story about her father and their life together was both painful and loving. Dean one of the top singer and film star was often gone and when he was home he had to divide his time with a wife and seven children and very often the kids came last. While Deanna shared humorous and loving tales she pulled no punches on Dean Martin’s …
I chose this book because I like Dean Martin’s singing and was curious about his life. I don’t think Deana did a very good job as a biographer — she didn’t make much of an effort to explain Dean as others saw him, just in terms of how she, his daughter, saw him. She comes across as pretty whiney and promoting herself. She could have put in some …
Life with Dean, as remembered by a daughter.
Sad but true….. I like autobiographical books, even when the hero isn’t such a hero.
Interesting lifestyle of Dean Martin as observed by his daughter. Life on the road and in the fast lane, really
The idea that Dean Martin was bigger than Frank Sinatra sounds preposterous. But the numbers back it up. He benefited from the TV age early on. The man’s complexity could probably only be related by a daughter, who lived both close to him and at a distance.
I loved this book. I was s little disappointed about Dino’s behavior
But it is a true story. I still love him like most women my age
Dean Martin was a talented and amazing entertainer. This proves it was much easier to be a fan at a distance, than a member of the family up close.
The way Dean Martin was so self centered was very upsetting to me. His first wife was tossed aside so unfairly and she didn’t get the help she needed to overcome his callous disregard of her needs. His children were treated badly also since they were left with a damaged mother for too long. They got some relief when his second wife too the job of …
I enjoyed reading this book about Dean Martin.
enjoyed reading,
A great book. it tells you what a great man Dean Martin was.
Gossipy, too much about Deana and does not examine her Dad in depth.
It gave me a better picture of the man I’ve always liked. It was very interesting.
Great biography about an interesting man from his child’s perspective.
Dean Martin and his wife Jeanne were interesting people
too much poor little me to relate to. too much name association in detail to believe