Jim Reeves: His Untold Story - Softcover

Jordan, Larry

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0615524303 ISBN 13: 9780615524306

Publisher: Page Turner Books International, 2018

Synopsis

Velvet-voiced Jim Reeves was not only one of the world's most popular recording stars, he was one of the most fascinating. Now, in this intimate and scrupulously well-researched 672-page biography, author Larry N. Jordan sets the record straight, dispelling rumors and misinformation that have swirled around Reeves for decades. More than 13 years in the writing, this riveting bio is based on hundreds of interviews with the people who knew Jim best, as well as his personal diaries. Jordan's brisk, though richly detailed narrative style tells an engrossing story, taking you virtually day by day through Jim's life. There are many intriguing — even explosive — revelations here, in a portrait that is honest, though sometimes painful; poignant, yet full of good humor. More than 150 rare (B&W and color) photos depict the private as well as public side of the unforgettable "Gentleman Jim." Plus you read about a who's who in the entertainment field who crossed Jim's path. Country Music People magazine says "rarely can a book have been as eagerly anticipated as Larry Jordan's 'Jim Reeves: His Untold Story.'" Billboard magazine reports "Though the author is a Reeves fan, he didn't put the singer on a pedestal... The book is a balanced account of Reeves' life and career..." The chairman of one award committee opined "I believe this book could be in the major leagues with [Pulitzer Prize winners like Robert Cato]. It is an excellent biography..." Fans have compared it favorably with Peter Guralnick's two epic books on Elvis. Famed singer Anita Kerr wrote Jordan "I did have time to read your book and I enjoyed it. I think that someone had to finally tell the world about the real Jim Reeves. I hope that sales of the book are good!" Winner of a prestigious Hollywood Book Award and an Award for Excellence from the Assn of Recorded Sound Collections (ARSC). Larry Jordan also guested on a 1-hour BBC documentary on Jim said to be heard by 12 million, and has received unanimously favorable reviews in world media. Thousands of Reeves fans have expressed surprise at the intimate, you-are-there feel of the book. It really gives you a revealing insight into the life of a busy entertainer and the famous people whose path he crossed. This truly is a "page turner" you won't be able to put down once you start reading it. It may well be the best biography you've ever read on anybody!

Edition details

• Publisher: Page Turner Books International
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0615524303
• ISBN 13: 9780615524306
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 672