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September 16, 2024

Jackie Robinson My Own Story

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Free Download Wendell Smith, Branch Rickey, "Jackie Robinson: My Own Story"
English | 2015 | ISBN: 1626549400, 1635618614 | EPUB | pages: 174 | 69.9 mb
As the first African American player in major league base-ball, Jackie Robinson had the eyes of the nation upon him. The pressure was incredible; not only did he constantly face prejudice-from ignorant fans, malicious players, and even bigoted sportswriters-but he also carried the hopes and expectations of all those who were rooting for him. Most mortals would have been crushed, but Jackie Robinson was no ordinary man. Maintaining both his dignity and calm while under attack, Robinson handled the stress heroically and delivered top-notch performance. His first year he batted .297, was chosen to be Rookie of the Year, and two years later, he was voted the league’s MVP.

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September 16, 2024

The Golden Ham A Candid Biography Of Jackie Gleason

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Free Download Jim Bishop, Jackie Gleason, "The Golden Ham: A Candid Biography Of Jackie Gleason"
English | 2017 | ISBN: 1258052229 | EPUB | pages: 320 | 0.6 mb
The Golden Ham: A Candid Biography Of Jackie Gleason by Jim Bishop is a comprehensive and revealing biography of one of the most iconic figures in American entertainment history. Jackie Gleason was a larger-than-life personality who dominated the worlds of television, film, and music for decades. In this book, Bishop delves into Gleason’s personal and professional life, exploring his triumphs and tragedies, his strengths and weaknesses, and his relationships with the people who knew him best.The book covers Gleason’s early life and career, from his humble beginnings in Brooklyn to his rise to fame as a comedian and actor in the 1950s and 60s. It also delves into his personal life, including his relationships with his wives and children, his struggles with alcoholism, and his battles with weight gain and health issues.Throughout the book, Bishop draws on interviews with Gleason’s friends, family, and colleagues to paint a vivid and detailed portrait of this complex and fascinating figure. He also provides behind-the-scenes glimpses into Gleason’s most famous projects, including The Honeymooners, his variety show, and his film career.Overall, The Golden Ham is a must-read for fans of Jackie Gleason and anyone interested in the history of American entertainment. With its insightful analysis, engaging prose, and wealth of fascinating anecdotes, it offers a unique and compelling perspective on one of the most influential figures of the 20th century.

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September 15, 2024

Scandalous Women A Novel of Jackie Collins and Jacqueline Susann

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Free Download Scandalous Women: A Novel of Jackie Collins and Jacqueline Susann by Gill Paul
English | August 13, 2024 | ISBN: 0063245159 | True EPUB | 384 pages | 1.9 MB
Mad Men meets the world of publishing in international bestselling author Gill Paul’s new novel about Jackie Collins and Jacqueline Susann, two dynamic, groundbreaking writers renowned for their scandalous and controversial novels, and the beleaguered young editorial assistant who introduces them.

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December 29, 2023

Reading Jackie Her Autobiography in Books

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Free Download William Kuhn, "Reading Jackie: Her Autobiography in Books"
English | 2010 | pages: 368 | ISBN: 0385530994, 0307744655 | EPUB | 6,4 mb
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis never wrote a memoir, but she told her life story and revealed herself in intimate ways through the nearly 100 books she brought into print during the last two decades of her life as an editor at Viking and Doubleday. Based on archives and interviews with Jackie’s authors, colleagues, and friends, Reading Jackie mines this significant period of her life to reveal both the serious and the mischievous woman underneath the glamorous public image.

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