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Deconstructing Sammy: Music, Money, Madness, And The Mob (2008)

by Matt Birkbeck(Favorite Author)

3.65 of 5 Votes: 5

ISBN

0061450669 (ISBN13: 9780061450662)

languge

English

genre

History & Biography

publisher

Amistad

review 1: I picked this book up as it was on sale, I had no real interest in reading it otherwise, however I'm very glad I did.Sometimes biographies can be boring and written so matter of fact that its hard to get through.This book is not like that at all, it's written so well and flows so smoothly its easy to forget your reading a biography.Reading about Sammy's life I had empathy for all those involved and afterwards found myself with a sense of knowledge and respect mixed with pity for him. I enjoyed this read so much I'm now going read others by Matt Birkbeck.
review 2: A devastating portrait of a show business legend and icon. It was hard to read this strong portrait as it totally laid bare a lifelong hero of mine. Yet, I couldn't put it down because it is a story... more well told. I can quibble a little with it - for example, my guess is that, due to the fact that Sammy's wife Altovise is still living, the author is very obtuse in certain spots and his implication isn't necessarily clear (as there are several possible options). Otherwise, though, I recommend it highly - its tragedy so compellingly and comprehensively unfolds that you will be moved. less

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