Remembering Doris Day

A Life in Music, Film, and Humanity

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by Lucille Handley

Type: Biographies
Subject: Actress > Doris Day
Keywords: Doris Day
Publishing date: 2025 (August 14, 2025)
Publisher: Independant
Language: English

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Hardcover • 213 pages
6 ¼ x 9 ¼ inches (16 x 23.5 cm)

ISBN

979-8-298-11825-5

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Book Presentation:
Discover the life behind one of America’s most beloved entertainers in this definitive Doris Day biography.

Remembering Doris Day is the definitive biography of a woman whose life was as extraordinary as her career.From her humble beginnings in Cincinnati, Ohio, to the dazzling lights of Hollywood, Doris Day’s story is one of talent, resilience, and timeless charm.

Inside this comprehensive biography, you’ll explore:

• Her early years as Doris Mary Ann Kappelhoff and the dreams that shaped her childhood.
• Rise to fame as a big band singer, including the wartime classic Sentimental Journey that captured the hearts of a generation.
• Transition to Hollywood stardom with Warner Bros., starring in musicals, romantic comedies, and dramatic films such as Calamity Jane, Pillow Talk, and Alfred Hitchcock’s The Man Who Knew Too Much.
• Behind-the-scenes stories from film sets, relationships with co-stars like Rock Hudson and James Stewart, and her iconic screen persona.
• Later life dedication to animal welfare, founding the Doris Day Animal Foundation, and advocacy that changed countless lives.
• Personal triumphs and challenges, including multiple marriages, financial battles, and her graceful retreat from the spotlight.

Whether you’re a fan of classic Hollywood actresses, a lover of big band and pop music history, or curious about the life of a woman who balanced fame with compassion, this biography offers a complete, in-depth look at Doris Day’s extraordinary life.

Perfect for:

• Readers of celebrity biographies and nonfiction memoirs
• Fans of Doris Day movies and music
• Enthusiasts of Hollywood Golden Age stars and classic films
• Music lovers exploring the big band era and iconic pop standards

With detailed chronology, and an exploration of both her public and private life, this book celebrates Doris Day not just as a performer, but as a trailblazer, humanitarian, and enduring American icon.