Joe Dimaggio : The Hero's Life

Cramer, Richard Ben

ISBN 10: 0684865475 / ISBN 13: 9780684865478

Published by Simon & Schuster, 2001

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Joe Dimaggio : The Hero's Life
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0684865475
• ISBN 13: 9780684865478
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: good

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Synopsis

Joe DiMaggio was, at every turn, one man we could look at who made us feel good.

In the hard-knuckled thirties, he was the immigrant boy who made it big—and spurred the New York Yankees to a new era of dynasty. He was Broadway Joe, the icon of elegance, the man who wooed and won Marilyn Monroe—the most beautiful girl America could dream up.

Joe DiMaggio was a mirror of our best self. And he was also the loneliest hero we ever had.

In this groundbreaking biography, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Richard Ben Cramer presents a shocking portrait of a complicated, enigmatic life. The story that DiMaggio never wanted told, tells of his grace—and greed; his dignity, pride—and hidden shame. It is a story that sweeps through the twentieth century, bringing to light not just America's national game, but the birth (and the price) of modern national celebrity.

About the Author

Richard Ben Cramer's magazine articles have appeared in ROLLING STONE, THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER and ESQUIRE, where he serves as contributing editor, and have been anthologised in BEST AMERICAN ESSAYS.