num_pages: 630
description: David Kaufman has now written the long-awaited definitive biography of Doris Day. By telling Days incredible previously untold story Kaufman takes the reader to the epicenter of American popular culture a roller-coaster saga from the 1940s to the 1980s. While Day symbolized virtuous America to the rest of the worldespecially in her heyday the 1950s and early 1960sboth she and that era are still perceived as being far more innocent and carefree than they really were. Indeed what makes Days story so richly fascinating is the fact that she was in many ways the opposite of her image as the girl next door. She was also a real-life Cinderella who regretted having gone to the ball and who found a series of princes who proved far less than charming.Thanks to Kaufmans dogged diligence in tracking down countless colleagues and intimates he gives Scintillating tales of fame beauty money tragedy sexual ambiguity and sexual conquests. Anecdotes about a vast array of major subsidiary players in Days life including Ronald Reagan Frank Sinatra Alfred Hitchcock Jimmy Stewart Cary Grant Charles Manson Mickey Mantle Candice Bergen and Rock Hudson. Kaufman reveals Days demons while emphasizing the extraordinary credit she deserves as an artist. In the tradition of great biographies Kaufmans detailed work not only reveals the surprising story of one of Americas most beloved icons but also compels us to rush back and see her best filmsincluding The Man Who Knew Too Much Pillow Talk Love Me or Leave Me and to listen to her unforgettable songsSentimental Journey Secret Love Que Sera Sera. Though she made more than 550 recordings and starred in 39 moviesnot to mention her own TV show for five yearsthe epic story of Doris Days life has never been told . . . until now.
language: English
title: Doris Day: The Untold Story of the Girl Next Door
publisher: Virgin Books