streisand brilliant tumultuous importance

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20 reviews
Tom Santopietro

Thomas Dunne Books, 2007

Very glowing biography
The author really raves about Doris Day even when she is not that good, he'll defend her work. Doris is a very talented singer/actress who has done some very notable work. He is pretty honest about her clunkers, in movies/music, even though I might have liked that movie. However, he gives a good luck at her career through music, movies, and tv. He also provides a good overview of the era in ...

The Importance of Being Barbra: The Brilliant, Tumultuous Career of Barbra Streisand

12 reviews

Thomas Dunne Books, 2006

Truly the Greatest Star
I too guess I'm the wrong person to review this book, having been a Barbra Streisand fan for 43 of my 53 years. But, finally, it's exciting to read a well written book that delves into what matters the most - the creative work of Ms. Streisand. She has always said that the public knows the truth when they hear or see it, and this book does well in focusing on the considerable talents of Barbra; ...