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A Book |
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Rating: Summary: Desi Arnaz recalls his life from birth to 1960 Review: A Book is a wonderful account of Desi Arnaz's life. He tells his life through warm memories and colourful anecdotes. His writing is very honest and sincere. A Book is great fun to read.
Rating: Summary: interesting Review: a good book if you are interested in the history of television and desi arnaz as a businessman. It doesn't get personal so by pass this one if that's what you're main interest is.
Rating: Summary: An honest account of Desi's rise to fame Review: After reading Lucille ball'a autobiography then another book called Desliu, based on Lucy and Desi's marriage, I read Desi's 'A Book" to get another perspective of a fascinating marriage and era in television. It is an honest account of Desi's rise to fame and his business accument and the principals he followed in his life. Not that much is covered on his marriage to Lucy or his relationship with his children but it is clear that he adored his children and Lucy, and built the Desilu empire for them, even to the detriement of his marriage and his children. But you cannot blame him in doing so as with his background and upbringing, it was his way of doing things. Even after he remarried,you get the feeling that he will always love Lucy. While Lucy in her book covered more of their relationship, Desi talks of the lessons he learned and praises those who helped him. He has a great style of writing that was really enjoyable to read. He holds back no punches when he describes his life and who he is. It is ashame he did not write a sequel to "A Book", covering his life after his divorce to Lucy, and how their relationship continued till he died in 1983. A great gentleman who you have to admire for his love of his family and his talent as an actor, muscian, producer, director and businesman, who lived a full life. Worth a read.
Rating: Summary: An honest account of Desi's rise to fame Review: After reading Lucille ball'a autobiography then another book called Desliu, based on Lucy and Desi's marriage, I read Desi's 'A Book" to get another perspective of a fascinating marriage and era in television. It is an honest account of Desi's rise to fame and his business accument and the principals he followed in his life. Not that much is covered on his marriage to Lucy or his relationship with his children but it is clear that he adored his children and Lucy, and built the Desilu empire for them, even to the detriement of his marriage and his children. But you cannot blame him in doing so as with his background and upbringing, it was his way of doing things. Even after he remarried,you get the feeling that he will always love Lucy. While Lucy in her book covered more of their relationship, Desi talks of the lessons he learned and praises those who helped him. He has a great style of writing that was really enjoyable to read. He holds back no punches when he describes his life and who he is. It is ashame he did not write a sequel to "A Book", covering his life after his divorce to Lucy, and how their relationship continued till he died in 1983. A great gentleman who you have to admire for his love of his family and his talent as an actor, muscian, producer, director and businesman, who lived a full life. Worth a read.
Rating: Summary: Arnaz's humor and voice brought new life to the famous duo. Review: Arnaz's autobiography is a fresh voice in the story we all know -- but he tells his side and views of the past with light-hearted humor and spirit making this book pleasant trek through time. I was struck with Arnaz's determination and magnificent survival skills. His family history, his musical abilities, and crowd-pleasing accomplishments make him an equal or greater star than Ms. Ball. We see that his talents and business prowess brought the team to such success and popularity. He was a wheeler-dealer with an incredible imagination, sense of humor, and positive outlook on life. Desi Arnaz is a comedic, business, and musical icon for our century.
Rating: Summary: A excellant book! Review: Desi Arnaz's book is top quality! It was interesting to hear his side of things. He does not get enough credit for his achievments! This book he wrote is a book I recomend to anyone. It offers much insight and is enjoyable as if Arnaz was telling you face to face!
Rating: Summary: "Simply the best" Review: Desi was very honest in his book, he expressed his true feelings. It's really unbelievable the stuff that happened to him. There is nowhere in this book where it gets boring. It is simply the best!
Rating: Summary: What a book! Review: Even though it took me a while to get this book, the moment I did, I couldn't put it down. I really felt as though I was sitting down having a one on one conversation with Desi Arnaz. Its so real, tells of his early childhood and the hardships he overcame, his experiences in coming to America, and of course his life with Lucille Ball. A must have and a wonderful, wonderful book. Well done Desi!
Rating: Summary: The real Desi Arnaz stood up Review: Fascinating story of riches to rags to riches story of Desi Arnaz. Could get a real sense of how Desi thought about things, his struggles, his relationship with Lucille, his children, and his life. Highly recommend for any I Love Lucy or Desi Arnaz fan.
Rating: Summary: The real Desi Arnaz stood up Review: Fascinating story of riches to rags to riches story of Desi Arnaz. Could get a real sense of how Desi thought about things, his struggles, his relationship with Lucille, his children, and his life. Highly recommend for any I Love Lucy or Desi Arnaz fan.
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