'FRANK SINATRA, MY FATHER'

by Nancy Sinatra

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 034032032X
• ISBN13: 9780340320327
• Release Date: January 1985
• Publisher: Doubleday & Company
• Length: 340 Pages
• Weight: 3.66 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Great for those who love old blue eyes

An extremely personal and honest portrayal of Frank Sinatra as told by his daughter, this book provides an insightful look into a singer that has become a legend. I love some of the details that Nancy Sinatra included which show the amount of work in effort "old blue eyes" put into making his work seem effortless. You can really tell the pride this young lady has for her father as she recounts numerous stories which show - anecdotally rather than directly - the character of an incredibly talented artist. Aside from his work in equal rights, I love the anecdotal of how Frank S dealt with others. It will always be hard for me not to believe the mob connection rumors (as that really does add to the mystery and allure of his star persona), but I do think Nancy S has done a fantastic job of speaking up in defense of her family. This is an easy and relaxing read for anyone who has interest in this amazing individual.

A Daughter's Shining Perspective

I have loved Mr. Sinatra since I was very young, have heard most of the bad stuff about him, and it seems that this book's purpose is to discuss his GOOD qualities. Which is a proper perspective from a daughter. If a father has raised his daughter well, she will recognize his faults, but focus on the things that made him a hero in her eyes. Remember that notion? I lost my mother in death at about the same age that Frank and Nancy Sr. divorced, and I appreciate the closeness that developed between the man and his oldest daughter. It's a precious thing. It's a mistake to read the book without understanding that it's biased. But almost ANY book about him will be, as will any book written by a daughter about her father. I'm glad for both of them that their relationship was that sweet, and for us, that we get to see a glimpse of it. Whatever else he was,the man was..... a man. And a father. And an incredible influence on our culture. I think all that shows up in this book, and I loved it. There's plenty of other people to demonize him, thank you Nancy for letting us see the other side.