Doris Day: The Untold Story of the Girl Next Door by David Kaufman Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Doris Day: The Untold Story of the Girl Next Door
Book Review: A "DAY" TO REMEMBER
Summary: 5 Stars
"Doris Day, The Untold Story of the Girl Next Door" is an amazing book written by an author who clearly knows his subject.
David Kaufman has crafted a book that is impossible to put down once you start reading it. While he has drawn a portion of his information from other sources including books, press releases, film reviews, etc. Mr. Kaufman has interviewed scores of individuals who knew Miss Day and here share, in many instances, their recollections for the first time.
It is never less than compelling and the reader will come away from this enormous 600 plus page read with a great deal of respect and admiration for the subject, Doris Day and probably a new viewpoint about this woman who remains to this "Day" the number one female box-office star of all-time.
Anyone whose opinion of Miss Day is based upon the song "Que Sera Sera" or the mistaken notion that she was a cardboard cut-out or Pollyanna-revisited will have those notions shaken and replaced by the reality that Doris Day is a courageous, sometimes insecure, very funny, sexy and quite determined lady. You'll discover why, after dozens of hugely popular movies, a television series that ran for years and hundreds of recordings, she walked away without a backward glance.
David Kaufman is a highly respected writer and his talents and skills clearly provide a balanced portrait of Doris Day. It's not, however, just a book for fans of Doris Day. It is, in fact, an eye-opening account of a woman's journey through life and through Hollywood. There is something that everyone can identify with in the journey and Kaufman has walked that fine line with being an admirer and a writer and delivered the goods.
This book is certain to top the best-seller lists and be one of the year's best reads. A fascinating story of a great star told with detail that never seems intrusive to the subject. Mr. Kaufman reveals the person behind the freckles and the Hollywood gloss and its a wonderful revelation.
Book Review: A must-read!
Summary: 5 Stars
Author David Kaufman worked painstakingly in putting this definitive biography together. I know this because I had the distinct honor of contributing to the book, and sharing some of my stories with the author. I cannot understand a couple of "critics" on this web site who refer to the book as nothing more than we've already heard. I've been a fan (and acquaintance) of Ms Day's since early childhood. I have read just about every magazine article, book, etc., everything and anything I could get my hands on about the subject. I thought I knew all there was to know about Doris Day, but this book is filled with revelations. There's something new to be learned on practically every page! The book is so finely detailed, and chock full of information that has never been told. It truly is the "untold story." If you're at all interested in the career and life of Doris Day, this is the book for you!