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An essential for Lincoln Highway buffs, particularly in PA.......1998-06-25

Yes, those Rt. 66 folks have their road, but *the* primier highway of roadside Americana is the Lincoln Highway. Butko's book is an ideal guide to the Pennsylvania portion of the Lincoln Highway, pointing out most every present or defunct business, bypassed or neglected right-of-way, and historical point of interest along the route. The book describes the highway geographically, from east to west, allowing the reader to explore all at once or in various sections the Pennsylvania portion of the road that began America's love affair with the automobile. Filled with old photographs, this book is an excellent guide for any fan of history who might want see what remains of the early automobile era when automobiling was entertainment in itself.

nostalgic roadside memories.......1998-06-01

Comapres to substance of the Rt-66 books. Especiall the legacy of attractions bypassed by time. Some like Ligonier Pool have been salvaged, & will reopen..but most drive-ins are gone

A must for any historic highway fan!.......1998-03-17

Brian's book, not only gives you a great overview of the historic Lincoln Highway across Pennsylvania, but what it looks like today and the heritage of this great national monument to free enterprise. No student of the Lincoln Highway can call his bookself complete without this book.

The Lincoln Highway: Pennsylvania Traveler's Guide

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The Lincoln Highway: Pennsylvania Traveler's Guide
Brian Butko
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The Lincoln Highway, established in 1913 as the first roadway _to cross the United States, continues to change. This new, fully revised and updated edition of the successful guidebook to the route in Pennsylvania reflects those changes, focusing on recent trends on the highway, such as the appearance of retro buildings. The book describes what life was like along the old highway-with its stainless-steel diners, mom-and-pop businesses, spectacular scenery, and roadside attractions-and reveals how much of the past is still around. Filled with all-new vintage postcards and photos and maps for travelers following the original route.

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Great Second Edition.......2003-10-11

I greatly enjoyed the first edition of this book. The first edition seems to have piqued interest in the Lincoln in Pennsylvania. The second edition includes many more vintage pictures of scenes from the Lincoln and interviews from people connected with the highway. If you've ever driven a section of the Lincoln, Brian's writing will have you visualizing the journey in your minds eye. The new information and pictures made a second edition not only necessary but also welcome!

Wonderful guide to a great old road.......2003-02-26

The Lincoln Highway across Pennsylvania has something for almost every visitor. Brian Butko has seen, and describes, it all.

The Lincoln enters Pennsylvania from Trenton, NJ across a fragile 19th-century bridge, then approaches Philadelphia on historic Roosevelt Boulevard. From Philadelphia to Lancaster it follows the 18th-century Lancaster Pike, whose mileposts still sit almost unnoticed on the shoulder. Robert E. Lee's troops marched along the Lincoln en route to the Battle of Gettysburg.

From Chambersburg to Ligonier (with the glaring exception of Breezewood), the Lincoln is a driver's road: two lanes, winding up and down hills and through small towns in which time stopped a half-century ago. Many views from 75-year-old postcards still look the same today. Further west, the route traverses some of Pittsburgh's oldest suburbs, then promenades through downtown Pittsburgh en route to nicking the West Virginia panhandle at Chester.

This second, revised and updated edition of Brian Butko's guide masterfully recounts the history of the Lincoln Highway across Pennsylvania. Those driving the road will learn the history of every significant site they pass...as well as those, like Bill's Place and the Ship Hotel, which no longer remain.

I-80 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike are two of the dullest drives in the eastern United States. Take a little extra time and follow the Lincoln Highway instead -- and do it with this readable but comprehensive guide.

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No other American car has the mystique and romance of the Corvette. It has been a legend for over forty years. Early in 1997 General Motors unveiled the fifth-generation Corvette. All Corvettes Are Red is the inside story of the people who made that Corvette from drawing board to assembly line.

The gap between the fourth- and fifth-generation Corvettes (C4 and C5, in GM lingo) was the longest ever, and the Corvette program came close to dying. Just as serious design work was under way, GM suffered the worst losses in its corporate history, and the C5 program was put on hold. The Corvette was saved by a fiercely dedicated team of designers, engineers, and executives, who pulled together to keep their dream car alive. They overcame internal politics and company-wide budget cuts to produce a new Corvette that is better engineered, better built, and less expensive than its predecessors.

Author James Schefter was granted unprecedented access to every part of GM, including areas that were off-limits to many company vice presidents. He spent eight years witnessing the C5's journey from drawing board to clay model to prototype to production vehicle. He accompanied test drivers across scorching deserts and into snow-packed mountains. As a result All Corvettes Are Red is not just the most authoritative book ever written about the Corvette, it is the most revealing account of the inner workings of the U.S. automobile industry.

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perfect gift for a car lovin' guy........2003-08-27

I given this book to guys of all ages who are interested iln cars. They really enjoy all the details, as only car buffs can.

For all Corvette lovers.......2001-12-13

Excellent behind the scenes of General Motors; unbelievable detail in what goes into bringing a new car to market; all the office politics withing GM; all the secret stuff you always wondered about are now exposed. This book provides the history and the detail all car enthusists will want. Anyone that owns a Corvette must read this book. Anyone thinking or dreaming about owning a Corvette should read this book.

A Scary Look Into the Birth of a Clasic.......2000-03-03

I don't know exactly what I expected when I purchased this book, probably a fluff piece with lots of GM furnished pap and glamour shots of the car and people. I guess that was OK with me.

What I got was a far different story, a scary walk down the halls of a giant corporation that I only thought was some kind of standard to measure the overall management prowess of other firms. The author does a magnificent job of detailing the warts of GM without seeming ungrateful for the opportunity to do so.

The new Corvette was five years late and probably wouldn't have happened for another three years were it not for a very small number of dedicated individuals who had to work like Green Berets in enemy territory to get out a new car in their own corporation.

Don't expect fluff or coffee table graphics. This book is a masterful chronicle of the making of a new car in an environment of overpowering resistance to the concept of movement. It is a real eye opener to everyone who believes that large firms know what they are doing - or even that they recognize the differnce between moving or not moving.

This book could very well be a case study text in the Organizational Behavior/Development classes took in grad school.

A must read for car nuts or students of the American business scene, but not for the Vette nut that wants a promo piece on the new wheels.

Great, great reading for Corvette enthusiasts.......1999-03-19

I rate it 4 stars; a little too much time spent on early industrial design situations, but excellent care of details throughout. The book provides, in appropriate detail, particulars of the automobile design and test process. I have a C5, I can relate to the results of decisions made by Engineering.

This Corvette team never gave up; through a number of senior staff shake-ups, budgetary problems, technological risks and sleepless nights. The biggest problem I had with this book is that it ends prematurely; there is little mention of the product announcement, public response or the results published in the press. I'll be reading it again. The book fortifies my belief that the Corvette is one of the best engineered automobiles available today, at any price.

PZeditor replies:.......1999-03-14

I certainly don't want to start slinging mud with Jim, however I have to dispute his continued insistance that Dave McLellan did not complete the C5 chassis before he left GM. Dave has told me on several occasions that the C5 chassis was done when he left in 1992. Jim insists on painting Dave as the villian in All Corvettes Are Red, and that's a shame. McLellan was tough to work for but no one can question his vision or his genious. I still contend he is not portrayed fairly.

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No other American car carries the mystique of the Corvette, and early in 1997, General Motors unveiled the stunning fifth-generation Corvette to universal acclaim. But GM's triumph was hard-won -- the legendary sports car had nearly fallen victim to internal company politics and a squeeze on profits. In this candid and compelling book, journalist James Schefter reveals the inside story of the people who saved and reinvented the Corvette, from the drawing board to the assembly line.

For eight years, Schefter enjoyed unprecedented access to every part of GM, including areas off-limits to many company vice presidents. A true insider, he observed the new Corvette's odyssey from sketch to clay model to prototype to production vehicle. He accompanied test drivers across scorching deserts and snow-packed mountains. And he came to know the fiercely dedicated team of designers, engineers, and executives who fought and achieved their dream: a new Corvette that is better conceived, better built, and less expensive than its predecessors. The Corvette's odyssey to reclaim its glory is a thrilling testament to the endurance of American spirit.

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Greate Corvette book!.......2007-04-05

The Chevy Corvette is one of America's most innovative cars, serving as our country's first sports car that boasted four-wheel disc brakes, independent suspension and V-8 injected power.

Because the Corvette has always been an engineering marvel, it would have been very easy for author James Schefter to get caught up in the technical details of the rebirth of the Corvette in 1997 - but, he doesn't. Although he shares detailed and significant information about the car, his words also allow readers to feel the sheer excitement of the Vette's innovative new rise to glory.

Schefter also clearly defines car jargon for readers who aren't auto body shop experts, thereby creating a broad audience for his book.
He doesn't shy away from sharing the many challenges that designers, production staff and engineers faced when recreating a car legend - and yet, the overwhelming feeling in this book is one of success and triumph.

All Corvettes are Red.......2007-01-10

Most of the content is fairly dry reading. Contains some interesting facts.

What A Car! What A Story! What A Book!.......2006-06-18

At last, a book with a story as dramatic as the car it was written about! And, what a BEAUTY! VERY well written.

I never realized that the automobile industry could be so cut-throat, or that the planning and design of a new car was so exhaustive and exhausting. If you love cars, adore the Corvette, and really enjoy a good business biography, this is a MUST READ. Enjoy!

Amust for engineering fans as well as 'vette enthusiasts!.......2005-08-28

This story of how a large project happens in a big company is a must read for fans of engineering. It should be required reading in every engineering school in the country!
Very well, written, wonderful characters, (it helps that I have met a number of them), and of course the story of the creation of my favorite car.

Amaizing inside information on the C5 development.......2003-03-31

Even though I don't own a C5 (yet) it was very interesting to see how the C5 was born from the C4 (which I own) and many of it's short commings were over come. The bureaucracy that exist in large corporations as well, was exposed.
Had it not been for dedicated employees this icon may have faded from American history.
Excellent reading for any Corvette lover or just plain car buff.

All Corvettes Are Red: Inside the Rebirth of an American Legend (Unabridged)

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All Corvettes Are Red: Inside the Rebirth of an American Legend (Unabridged)
James Schefter
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All Corvettes are Red
James Schefter
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All Corvettes Are Red : Inside the Rebirth of an American Legend

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All Corvettes Are Red : Inside the Rebirth of an American Legend
James Schefter
Manufacturer: Pocket Books
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All Corvettes Are Red The Rebirth of an American Legend

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All Corvettes Are Red The Rebirth of an American Legend
Schefter James
Manufacturer: Simon & Schuster
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Meet Pawline, the tortoiseshell stray who never met an open clothes dryer she didn't like; Pink Floyd, brought to Dr. Padwee's office because he couldn't see in the dark; and Vittoria, a jet-setting Siamese with a mysterious cough.

This engaging book, part James Herriot and part Dr. Spock, dispenses practical advice in the form of true-life tales and case histories from a veterinarian.

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In the spirit of James Herriot........2001-11-06

This book was an amusing and enjoyable read. The vet clearly likes cats, and it comes across in his narrative. The biggest difference between his stories and the Herriot books is that Dr Padwee couldn't seem to decide whether to write a book of amusing anecdotes, like Herriot, or one of basic veterinary advice. It works better as a book of stories, as the advice has a tendency to get a bit preachy at times.

From what I can see, what the other reviewers seem to be objecting to is that Padwee is pro-declaw and pro-indoor/outdoor for his patients. As a veterinary technician of 15 years, I found nothing wrong with his advice or opinion, just that it differs from mine in some areas. The other reviewers seem to ignore the fact that Padwee began his practice in the late 60s or 70s, and declawing was pretty defacto for indoor pets back then. He wouldn't have much of a practice if he refused to do it. Several also seem to have not paid very good attention--he also recommends spaying and neutering, plus vaccinations for Leukemia and Rabies, even though a vaccine for Leukemia was only developed in the 80s. And indoor-only cats are a particularly American affectation--cats in the the rest of the world, including Europe, are 95% indoor/outdoor.

Several of his clients are determined to have exotic pets, or to breed their cats, despite his recomendation to the contrary--he still treats them with respect and understanding, and still cares for thier pets. Would he be a better veterinarian if he treated them with disdain and condemnation for their decisions? No, he would instead be a vet that *I* would not want to go to, nor work for. Like any MD, his own prejudices or opinions don't matter if that's not want the owners want--he has to treat the pets, not his opinions.

Anyway, I do recommend this book as both an amusing afternoon reading and a good book full a bits of advice. Anyone who loves cats should get anjoyment out of it.

A warm set of stories.......2001-07-09

I find books like this usually difficult to read. But this one is different. I couldn't put it down. Padwee shows the concern of a compassionate and lover of cats and people. It is nice to know that a vet like this is out there. The stories are warm and clear. I wish he would write more of his adventures and interactions. His writing is very easy to get in to and become apart of... Thanks!!

The book was well-written but gave HORRIBLE ADVICE.......1999-12-09

I hate to say it, but a lot of advice in this book is downright wrong and some of it is actually bad for your cats. If you love your cats, keep away from this book.

A Disgrace and an Outrage.......1999-09-20

After reading this book, I feel Padwee is a disgrace to the veterinary profession and a disgrace to responsible cat ownership. His advice and comments are totally irresponsible. He recommends declawing among other unbelievably shameful advice.

I find it amazing that this book was even published and I pray that the publisher gets enough negative mail so that this author can never put out another book.

If you want responsible, compassionate, accurate information on cats, there are several good books available. The two best authors on cats are Pam Johnson-Bennett and John Wright.

dangerous to cats if owners believe this stuff.......1999-03-18

There were no options to give this book NO stars, so one is recorded. I agree with the other reviewer who addressed the declawing issue. Further, the author then condones permitting both declawed and clawed cats out of doors without supervision, in his neighborhood of practice, Manhattan. He speaks fondly of other "patients" - nondomestic animal kept as pets, a pregnant cat who was a "school project" for a group of private school girls (the girls were being taught that indiscriminant breeding is ok, rather than about responsible pet ownership and spaying/neutering), and another cat that was taken back to the farm where she was found as a kitten, so that she could be mated with a feral male from the barn. No discussion of feline leukemia or other deadly and contagous diseases was included here, let alone cat overpopulation, or any concern for the stress and the fright this young cat must have felt being abandoned on the farm for several days until she was mated. He speaks of the humane care this cat received throughout her pregnancy, yet doesn't address the inhumanity that allowed her to become that way. This book is full of offensive ideas to any responsible pet owner. I have asked my public library to remove it from the shelves. For understanding of cat behavior and needs, please look to Pamela Johnson, Roger Caras, or Anitra Frasier - or many other fine authors, but don't look here.

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Full of solid, practical advice and plenty of how-to pictures, Small Gardens is an ideal title for those looking to maximize their limited gardening space. Focusing on appropriate plants for small areas and exploring all kinds of options for dealing with slopes, uneven ground, and specific family requirements, you'll find direction for growing healthy plants and creating your own unique haven.

Designed to be a complete do-it-yourself guide, don't let the small format of this book fool you--it's absolutely jam-packed with ideas for all styles of gardens, and as always, publisher Dorling Kindersley manages to take fairly complicated projects and reduce them to a manageable size that even the home improvement novice can handle. Practical considerations are dealt with firmly--no skipping such detail work like drawing up thorough plans or designing around underground utilities.

The aim of this book is to get you professional-quality results, and if you follow directions carefully, you'll get the job done beautifully. The plant listings supply plenty of ideas for all climates and special needs--new gardeners will find all kinds of useful tips.

Inspirational ideas are plentiful--the garden photographs are lush and detailed, and provide all kinds of unusual notions for creating a truly unique gardening space. Whether you're looking to make to most of a private courtyard or incorporate a built-in barbecue into your small lot, you'll find options for all your projects that will set your plants off beautifully with striking combinations of textures and materials. --Jill Lightner

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Expert advice on growing in small spaces from a trusted name in gardening.

Get the solutions to your gardening problems from the American Horticultural Society's Practical Guides! Select from this ever-growing library of titles for the best gardening advice on plants and plant care, garden design, and garden construction. Small Gardens Includes: Planning a small garden -- deciding what you want from your garden and how to achieve it; making the most of your space; choosing a style that you like and the most suitable materials. Garden designs- selection of 20 illustrated plans chosen to show the wide range of ideas for making a small garden seem larger; creating a sense of privacy; introducing areas for relaxing, entertaining, and children's play, and keeping maintenance to a minimum. Preparing plans -- taking accurate measurements and making your plan a reality.

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good value.......2000-04-27

This is a good planning guide - an excellent starting point - and a good value for the price. It doesn't cover much in the way of plant reccomendations, but the ideas related to space planning were very helpful

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American Horticultural Society Practical Guides: Small Trees
DK Publishing
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Full of solid, practical advice and plenty of how-to pictures, Small Trees is an ideal title for those wanting to maximize their success with this large and versatile plant grouping. Focusing on possible combinations with different varieties, containers, and growing conditions, you may be tempted to edge every inch of your lawn with gorgeous pint-sized maples. With so much detail on one particular type of plant, you'll find plenty of direction for growing healthy blooms and foliage, no matter what your specific needs may be.

Designed to be a complete do-it-yourself guide, don't let the small format of this book fool you--it's absolutely jam-packed with ideas for all styles of gardens, and as always, publisher Dorling Kindersley manages to take fairly complicated projects and reduce them to a manageable size that even the gardening novice can handle. Practical considerations are dealt with firmly--choosing healthy plants is an essential beginning, and without intelligent placement and pruning, your new trees will never look their best. The listings by size, bloom shape, foliage color, and optimal conditions are very specific, and new gardeners will find all kinds of useful tips.

Inspirational ideas are plentiful--the garden photographs are lush and detailed and provide all kinds of unusual notions for creating a truly unique gardening space. Whether you're looking for a low-maintenance choice for a difficult spot or want to provide happy homes for neighborhood songbirds, you'll find options for all your projects involving these lovely and versatile plants. --Jill Lightner

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This new generation of compact, attractive handbooks solves garden problems and showcases important plant groups. Endorsed by the American Horticultural Society, every handbook includes clear instruction and full-color photographs to help inspire confidence and ensure success.

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Dorothy Dandridge's life story is the stuff Hollywood dreams--and nightmares. Completed shortly before her tragic death in 19665, Everything and Nothing recounts her rags-to-riches-to-rags story form her personal point of view. Dandridge recalls her humble beginnings in Depression-era Cleveland, Ohio, her rise to fame and success as the first African American to receive a Best Actress Oscar nomination (for her role in Carmen Jones), the disappointments and pain of her childhood and family life, and her downward spiral into alcoholism and financial troubles, Everything and Nothing is a mesmerizing and harrowing journey through the life and times of one of Hollywood's most unforgettable stars.

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Beautiful woman, tragic life, a lesson for us all.......2005-07-08

Mrs Slaughter says, "Dorothy Dandridge's book is filled with hilarious laughter and oceans of tears. It is evident to me that she wrote this book when she had reached the utter end of her tether. I think there is much to learn from her life. Importantly that success has nothing to do with how much fame or money one is able to amass but rather peace of mind and a sense of fulfillment and accomplishment which can only be achieved intrisically through one's own ability to love themselves enough to give themselves the very best of this love without relying on external factors. Dorothy was an obviously beautiful, talented and intelligent woman who lost all she had in a quest to derive happiness and acceptance through circumstances and people which she was unable to control. This unfortunately led to much self-loathing and the eventual demise of one of our age's most important African American icons. A brilliant read and excavation into the complex mind of Dorothy Dandridge."

Insightful, well written & in Dorothy's own words........2005-06-30

I recently completed this book. In my opinion, this version of events about Miss Dandridge's life meant more to me than any other biography written by others who claimed to know her & her struggles. I say this because this was the one literary piece she left behind before she died. This was from HER. This was her story. Only she can explain her feelings about the ups and downs of her life. Her disappointment with her first husband, her mixed emotions of love & burdensome feelings about her retarded daughter, all of the trists with strange men who treated her like a dog treats a fire hydrant, and last but not least, her heartbreak of her "friends" lethal words & non-support of her wish to tell the world her story. It was very clear to me that she was heading down a path of destruction & death. She candidly spoke of wanting to commit suicide more than once. I wish she could have lived on into the next few decades & was able to witness the changes in society & Hollywood's portrayal of black people. I think she could have been saved & able to one day say "I am finally free from being the female negro role model" as Lena Horne was able to say. I felt as if I knew Miss Dorothy. For the life of me, I could not fatham why she would engage in affairs with physically disgusting looking men like Otto Preminger ( I've seen him ) and Mr. Tyner, the millionaire with the spit foam in the corners of his mouth. These actions of hers proved contradictary to the fact that thru-out the book she kept saying that physical attractiveness in a male is very important to her. I guess when it all boiled down to it, she just wanted a man around and to be married. What a terrible loss this is. For those trully interested, read this book before any others about Dorothy Dandridge ( i.e. Donald Bogle, Earl Mills ). This one is from Dorothy in her own words before she died.

Only scratches the surface..........2004-07-02

After reading other works on Dorothy Dandrige I thought this purported autobiograph left a few things to be desired. The book reveals personal details of her life but downplays certain players in her life. For example, the lesbian relationship between her mother and "friend" Auntee was passed off as being no more than a casual friendship. I understand DD reasons for not revealing things about her mother considering she was still alive at the time the book was published. She only mention a few details about her fame with the movie CARMEN.

The book is written well but only takes a cursory view of her life and success. It seems to accentuates the most tragic details of her life and downplays her contribution to others. It's a good book, but please read Donald Bogle's book if you want a more thorough revelation of her life.

A must have.......2001-12-01

From the pages I got to read it is a book I will definitly buy. It was very good and I recommend it highly.

an eyeopener!!! a bit depressing..........2001-08-20

i recently completed reading this book i found dorothy's own story a completely modern and intelligent account to be in accord with many of the same ugly problems that face us today...racism and sexism...how devastating it was for her to be so talented and beautiful yet...she was treated like ... because of her color and men only wanted to treat her like a prostitute because to them yes she was very beautiful and famous...but she could not be treated with dignity and respect because she was a black woman...she found this overwhelmingly frustrating that these powerful, handsome men did not want the human dorothy dandridge with feelings and intelligence...they just wanted to be seen with her or just to try her out sexually then put her back right away in the dump somewhere...dorothy tried and she stated in her book that many times she thought things would be different for her...she deserved to be loved..yet... no fault of her own she lived a life without love from day one...her mom just wanted to make money off of the child dorothy and her sister vivian...her mother let a obviously jealous and abusive stranger have full control over young dorothy and sibling something that dorothy could not ever understand ... her mom would just come along to collect the dough that the children made and go...her father only shows up after absolutely no contact at all to see the successful adult dorothy now in her twenties and a fast rising star...leaving dorothy to wonder would he contact her after all of these years if she was a criminal or doing badly...her first philandering husband was another user...he offered no support to dorothy or their disabled daughter in any kind of way...after several disfunctional relationships her sister does not even bother to contact dorothy...in between a string of user lovers,an abusive gold digger husband no#2, bad investments, aging and a fledging career...topped with crippling racism in that era and in her field of entertainment...dorothy dandridge's lonely heart simply could not take any more...her mind could not find rhyme or reason to anymore letdowns..she was tired of life and did not stick around for the next blow because she was too fragile for anymore heartache...all of this lead up to her untimely death...while lena horne went through similar heartbreaks, racism and letdowns...lena horne was a stronger person than dorothy dandridge and lena refused to let the people and situations created by them destroy her...nevertheless this is a beautiful and bittersweet account of an angel named dorothy dandridge...may we read and learn from this story and pray for dorothy dandridge's soul and thank her for that legendary knockout portrayal as Carmen...showing that the 50's black woman in hollywood could be shown as more than a fat, greasy and homely domestic with bad english

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No, Dorothy, this isn't Kansas anymore
Dorthy Dandridge - human, superstar, human
Much Better Than The Movie
I now know everything about her....
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Donald Bogle was almost single-handedly responsible for reviving interest in historic black film with his seminal work, Toms, Coons, Mammies, Mulattoes, and Bucks. Here, in his new biography, he turns his gaze on Dorothy Dandrige, a bronze goddess of the silver screen. Stunningly beautiful and enormously talented, Dandridge had the misfortune to practice her craft at a time when Hollywood trafficked only in black stereotypes. She starred in several films--among them Carmen Jones, an adaptation of Bizet's Carmen, and the musical Porgy and Bess. But because there were few black male romantic leads, and Hollywood could not conceive of pairing her with a white actor, Dandridge's career languished. In 1965, she was found dead in her apartment of a drug overdose. Bogle's excellent book brings Dandrige and her times to life again, portraying this remarkable woman in all her strength and fragility.

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She captured America's hearts in such stunning films as Carmen Jones and Porgy and Bess. Finally, the true story of America's first Black movie star is revealed in this brilliant, in-depth biography-from her turbulent childhood in Cleveland, to her Hollywood girlhood, her battles against racism, her rise to fame, her marriage and affairs, and her professional and personal decline. The first Black woman nominated for an Academy Award Dorothy Dandridge paved the way for thousands of Black women entertainers. She toured the South with "The Dandridge Sisters," appeared in dozens of movies and on Broadway, played the Cotton Club, and worked with such luminaries as Louis Armstrong, Cab Calloway, and Maxine Sullivan. But Dandridge's stardom only seemed to exacerbate her deep-seated insecurities-shadowing her success until she died of an overdose at the age of 42. Filled with photographs, and rich with research as well as personal anecdotes from Harry Belafonte, Etta James and others, Dorothy Dandridge: A Biography is not only a fascinating study of the woman and the performer, but also a riveting look at Black Hollywood as it existed within the larger culture.

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No, Dorothy, this isn't Kansas anymore.......2007-02-07

An enlightened bio of a regretably glossed-over star. This book is, however, about more than just Dorothy---it reveals much about the history of Hollywood in general, and black entertainers in particular. Read it definitely for the story of this beautiful, talented woman, but read it also for TinselTown info you won't find thus condensed anywhere else.

Dorthy Dandridge - human, superstar, human.......2006-06-12

I checked this book out from the library for Black History Month. I felled in love with the story that I chose to buy it in order to finish reading her life's story. I was able to relate to her life on many levels. She was an oscar nominated woman, she was a great performer/singer, as well as known for her acting skills. She, too, experience the same concerns that many of us face today. She was insecure about her talent at times & suffered great anxieties. She found it difficult to find love which offered her security that many women today experience. She was a pioneer & champion for african americans rights. I have told many that I was impressed with the fact that she was a superstar dealing with real issues that many of us assume that only happens to the little folks. I love Dorthy Dandridge & I will treasure this book always.

Much Better Than The Movie.......2006-05-09

Even though I liked the Telefilm, and thought Halle Berry was the obvious choice to play Miss Dandridge (both were born in Cleveland), I was somewhat disappointed with it, after having read this book first. Dorothy's many trials and heartaches were only lightly touched upon in the film version. This book reads like a well written novel, starting from her early years as a child performer. The physical, verbal, and sexual abuse at the hands of her mother's lesbian lover. The failed marriages, and financial ruin. And most heartbreaking of all, the birth of her extremely mentally challenged daughter. But there are the triumphs also. Like making the cover of Life magazine, and receiving a Best Actress Academy Award nomination for the 1954 film "Carmen Jones." A first for an African-American actress. Unfortunately, the making of this film marked the beginning of an affair with the director Otto Preminger, that would end on a very sour note. Something she apparently never fully recovered from. Even being verbally abused by the same director during the making of "Porgy and Bess."

Another great aspect of this book, is the social background of Black Los Angeles and Hollywood during the '30s, '40s and '50s. And who could ever imagine, Dorothy riding the streets of L.A. with her good friend Louis Armstrong, and him puffing on a marijuana joint? A must read for those interested in the history of Black Hollywood and Tinseltown in general.

I now know everything about her...........2006-01-21

I wanted to read about Dorothy's life so this book was a perfect. It has all the details about Dorothy's childhood, her lesbian mother, her failed marriages and romances, her depression, her fantasies, her romantic feelings with Harry Belafonte (hmmm...I knew there was something special between the two....who could blame here???), racism, and abuse. I really feel like I could so relate to her feelings about life. I'm not quite happy myself. Her personality is very much like mine and she's not too different from Marilyn Monroe. It really pisses me off that she had to dealt with racism and movies that were never produced with her in it. I think it was really stupid that they never allow two couples from different race to kiss on the screen. It's just really sad...a really sad period for Dorothy to put up with. It really a shame how her mother Ruby never truly cared about her and let that pschyo Aunt Ma-Ma into her life. What an unfit mother!!! Anyway, I would definately recommend this book to others who are interested in Dorothy's life.

My apologies in advance.......2003-06-30

I really wanted to like this book, because I've been a Dorothy Dandridge fan long before the HBO movie and am impressed by Donald Bogle's efforts to keep Black Hollywood history alive. However, like a few other reviewers mentioned, I found the pace of this book incredibly slow. This, in part, is actually due to the constant quotes of Dottie's friends- and the anecdotal examples from Bogle which precede or follow them- which quickly become repetitive. In other words, the book is too detailed (yes, it is possible for a biography to contain too much information, especially when an intended point has already been made). The prose, as well, is flat and dull. Dorothy Dandridge was a vivid, glamorous, electric, hot-blooded performer and deserved that type of stylized language to capture her and the slick era she lived in, but the book's words and structuring is very plain and uninspiring. And since her life was immensely bleak, filled with disappointments, humiliations, injustices, and defeats, all of these elements combine to make reading this biography quite painful.

I also felt cheated because of the lack of photographs. Dandridge was one of the most beautiful women of all time yet there are only two really breathtaking portraits of her here, the cover included. I've seen some fabulous ones of her over the years but why they weren't included in this bio- even reduced in size- is beyond me (two full-page pictures of her mom, though-?!). The rest of the Dottie pics are everyday candid shots, many unremarkable (a few- pics with her different men, her last singing performance- are good, though).

I got as far as when Carmen Jones was in the works (about the middle) and just skipped over the Preminger affair, her Oscar nomination, and her second marriage so I could read about the last days of her life, which is surprisingly written with conciseness and left me wanting to know much more. Maybe I'll read the middle someday when I have the patience and will for it. You'd just think that a book about her life would just jump off the pages- a drop-dead-gorgeous entertainer, possible manic depressive, a tragically [disabled] child, marriage to Nicholas brother, an affair with Peter Lawford, Otto Preminger, raised by a lesbian couple, Black superstar in segregated Hollywood, possible suicide... Whoa! Hopefully a book will one day come along that'll do justice to a goddess who should never, ever be forgotten or overlooked.

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Dorothy Dandridge

Memories from a friend

A Satisfying Biography

Less Is More. . .

Dorothy Dandridge
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a confused man.......2004-09-03

i read this book and being a relative of dotty's i found this book to be a fairy tale of the authors own imagination, he wrote about things in this book that he couldn't have possibly known, like about her wedding night and her alleged rape, was he under the bed how, did he know that she had bruises smarting? and all these carefree stories of dotty playing and riding bikes, this woman worked since she was three she didn't have time to be a kid and ride bikes, and futhermore dotty was a professional, she would not have gotten involved with this man whom she viewed to be just a little to solicitous, and struck her as wimpy, this book is no better than her ghost written memoir which she wrote when she was depressed and made up a lot of things that didn't happen and the co author also added things that weren't true either i am tired of dotty being exploited, the best bio is by donald bogle but he falls short too because he is obviously too much in love with his subject to be objective

Dorothy Dandridge.......2004-06-02

The Book Dorothy Dandridge Gives an in dept understanding of Dorothy Dandridge's life as an actor an singer the book also explains all of the troubles that Dorothy has faced and overcame such as racism and jealousy and still she has managed to become the first African American to be nominated foe an academy award.
One thing that I liked about this book is that how it shows the determination that Dorothy Dandridge has had throughout her life it shows the ups and downs that she has faced and how she strives to reach Stardom.
In conclusion I would recommend this book to people who seeks guidance in their life and likes to use other peoples life stories to inspire them to better themselves.

Memories from a friend.......2003-03-16

Putting the best light on his friend, Mills presents a good recitation of facts that really begins when Dandridge was first "discovered". More information comes from the additional material by Halle Berry and others at the end of the book.

Mills has a bias toward the actress that is probably love. He presents primarily good and inspirational items about Dandridge and leaves out the other. I would have prefered a more objective read, but this is one perspective. There are not too many books about this lady, so a really objective one would be good.

The book reads quickly, holds your interest, (although it didn't "grip" it) and the pictures are an added bonus.

I recommend it for anyone looking at this actress, the African American experience in film or for a light read.

A Satisfying Biography.......2002-07-17

Dorothy Dandrige's friends hated this book and I can't understand why. Earl Mills, knew her as well, if not better, than anyone else and his book does a fine job in telling the reader why DD was so tragic. The humiliations, the anger, the stupidity that she had to put up with from Hollywood and America are all spelled out without going into hundreds of pages. The story of DD's ghastly marriages and her retarded daughter were quite moving. This book is respectful of DDs memory and is clearly written by a man who loved her and was able to see the real woman behind the star. Frankly, I enjoyed this far more than I did the huge minutiae laden book by Donald Bogle.

Less Is More. . ........2000-10-05

Having read Donald Bogle's version, where you get endless details, Earl does a concise, though captivating, story. You get the relevant facts from someone who was a manager, friend, and ultimately, lover. Earl's version captures the essence of Dorothy Dandridge beautifully. You get to know her, see her, (he has some photographs that I've not seen in other books) and get a feel of what she was about. In your minds eye you can visualize her just as Earl does. He depicts her eloquently and gives a good, factual description of her career and all the trials and tribulations that she endured. His story (Dorothy's story) is about many things. Love, rascism, what being a 'colored' woman really meant during her time and he also gives a notable account of how things really haven't changed. Because Dorothy was gorgeous, talented and because she never found the love that she was searching for, even though she had the man who truly loved her right by her side, is what makes this story a tragic one. The side story about her retarded daughter is also extremely heart-wrenching.

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bloodless.......2006-02-05

i do not understand why each book on dandridge is un able to paint a more interesting picture of this fascinating yet tragic woman, her story has it all! so heres hoping a writer comes along and can give this goddess her just due- because frankly this isn't it.

Dorothy Dandridge: A Biography.(Review): An article from: Cineaste

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