Sinatra and Me - Tony Oppedisano & Mary Jane Ross

Sinatra and Me

By Tony Oppedisano & Mary Jane Ross

  • Release Date: 2021-06-08
  • Genre: Biographies & Memoirs
Score: 4.5
4.5
From 106 Ratings

Description

This intimate, revealing portrait of Frank Sinatra—from the man closest to the famous singer during the last decade of his life—features never-before-seen photos and new revelations about celebrities like Jackie Kennedy, Marilyn Monroe, Sam Giancana, Madonna, and Bono. “If you are a Frank fan, buy this book” (Jimmy Kimmel).

More than a hundred books have been written about the legendary crooner. Every detail of his life fascinates—from his music and acting career to his personal relationships, business dealings, swanky style, and rumored mob ties. Until now, much of his inner world remained elusive.

Written by Tony Oppedisano, Sinatra’s longtime confidant and road manager, Sinatra and Me offers an extraordinary, first-person look at the singing idol, with “new information on almost every page” (The Wall Street Journal). Over more than two thousand late-night conversations, Sinatra shared stories about family, fame, friendships, musical triumphs, failures, affairs, and the burden of celebrity.

From Sinatra’s complex relationship with his father and record companies to his Vegas nightlife, romances with iconic women, legendary performances, and dedication to his craft, this memoir sheds light on the man behind the myth.

In the final chapters, Oppedisano recounts tending to Sinatra’s family, mediating difficult conflicts, and even being by his side during his final moments at his residence—revealing a rare closeness few people witnessed.

“Frank Sinatra fans, pull up a chair and let longtime confidant and road manager Tony Oppedisano regale you with tales from the entertainer’s inner circle” (Parade magazine)—Sinatra and Me pulls back the curtain on a man that history has often misunderstood.

Reviews

  • Didn’t want to finish

    5
    By My Citibank
    This book is by far the best biography I have ever read. I loved reading Tony O’s book and could imagine I was there with them, laughing, chatting, drinking. He pulls the reader right into the stories. I learned a lot about one of the greatest, Frank Sinatra, through this book, some I didn’t like, some I loved, I’m just thrilled to be let in on some of the intimate moments between friends. When reading about Frank’s passing away, I bawled my eyes out. I almost felt like I’d lost a friend. I didn’t want the book to end, a little bit like Frank not wanting his last performance to end. Alas, it had to happen. I would recommend anyone who likes Ole Blue Eyes, to read this book and immerse themselves in the stories. You won’t regret it.
  • Tony O is great!!

    5
    By Reisman76
    Very moving tribute to Frank Sinatra by the man who was with him to the end! Sad to read about Barbara and Frank’s two “daughters” always arguing over Frank’s things. Too bad none of them ever learned to make their own money! Great book!
  • Sinatra and Me

    5
    By par sea
    Read this straight through. Informative and entertaining. Fascinating read, could not put it down as I cannot stop listening to Sinatra’s Music. Pat C