Considering Doris Day

A Biography

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by Tom Santopietro

Type

Biographies

Subject

Actress > Doris Day

Keywords

Doris Day, actress

Publishing date

2007

Publisher

St. Martin's Griffin

Language

English

Relative size

Physical desc.

Paperback • 400 pages
6 x 9 inches (15 x 23 cm)

ISBN

978-0-312-38214-8

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Book Presentation:
A revealing look at a star who was much more than just our favorite girl next door.

The biggest female box office attraction in Hollywood history, Doris Day remains unequaled as the only entertainer who has ever triumphed in movies, radio, recordings, and television. But while on screen Day may have projected a wholesome image, her acting and singing range made her the role model for independent American career women for four decades.

In Considering Doris Day, Tom Santopietro reveals why Day's work continues to resonate today, both in ever-increasing record sales and Hollywood lifetime achievement awards. Placing Day's work within the social context of America in the second half of the twentieth century, Considering Doris Day is smart, funny, and grants Doris Day her rightful place as a singular American artist.

About the Author:
Tom Santopietro is the author of nine previous books, including The Sound of Music Story, The Importance of Being Barbra, Sinatra in Hollywood, The Godfather Effect, Why To Kill A Mockingbird Matters, the New York Times Editor's Choice Considering Doris Day, and, most recently, The Way We Were: The Making of a Romantic Classic. Over the past thirty years, he has managed three dozen Broadway shows.

Press Reviews:
"A vibrant portrait of the artist and the woman" ―Publishers Weekly

"There is something thrilling about Doris Day rediscovered, especially when the archaeologist of this American treasure---Mr. Santopietro---is so right-on-the-money." ―Liz Smith

"This book offers serious insight into a relatively neglected life. The observations are apt---and often bold." ―The Atlantic

"Extremely acute in his critiques, Santopietro is also devastatingly witty." ―The Globe & Mail

"Santopietro concentrates on her multifaceted career. He is sympathetic to women and knowledgeable about his subject, and his respect for her is refreshing." ―The New York Times Book Review

See the publisher website: St. Martin's Griffin

See the complete filmography of Doris Day on the website: IMDB ...