Ethel Merman: A Life by Brian Kellow Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Ethel Merman: A Life
Book Review: This Merman bio is MASTERFUL
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a masterful bio of Ethel Merman. Worthy of 5 stars! After you have finished reading it you will feel like you know "The Merm" as never before. Author Brian Kellow has created what is the definitive work on Ethel Merman. Kellow recreates the world of Broadway in which Merman thrived and by so doing allows the reader to understand just how such a wonderful performer came to exist. Merman is very much a product of her era and vice versa and Kellow clearly tells us why.
The later years of Merman's life are particularly well handled by Kellow and the reader will finish the book quite moved.
Reading this bio has greatly increased my enjoyment of the many Ethel Merman recordings, as we now know the woman behind the music. And Kellow has interviewed scores of people who worked with Merman and we get a glimpse of what it is like to be in a hit Broadway show with such a great star.
Unlike other books on Merman's life, this one is highly accurate, well researched, has great photos and above all is an INTERESTING READ!
I highly recommend this book. You will not be disappointed!