A fast-talking wise-ass from the Bronx, Jerry Weintraub became a millionaire at 26 by handling some of the biggest acts in show biz, most famously Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra. The last of the great Hollywood moguls, Jerry is probably best known as the producer of such classic films as Nashville, Diner, Oh, God! and The Karate Kid, as well as the more recent Oceans 11, 12, and 13, which have together grossed over a billion dollars. Less celebrated, however, is Jerry's work behind the scenes as confidant to presidents and titans of finance. As he sees it, 'There is no difference between politics and Hollywood. The world is very small when you get to the top.' George H. W. Bush, George Clooney, and country singer George Strait all have Jerry on speed-dial - because Jerry is the guy you call when you want what money can't buy. The stories he tells and the lessons we learn are essential ones, not only for film buffs and music fans, but for businessmen, entrepreneurs, artists, or anyone at all who's ever had a dream and the moxie to make it happen.
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'A rags-to-riches tale complete with stunning reversals of fortune, punchy dialogue, and star cameos galore' - VANITY FAIR
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Maverick movie producer Jerry Weintraub's hilarious, autobiographical account of what it takes to make it to the top, in life and business: a de facto primer in the Art of Persuasion.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By P. Strafford
Format:Hardcover
If you enjoy reading books about the entertainment industry then I'd recommend this autobiography of Jerry Weintraub. I couldn't put it down. Weintraub is a big name in entertainment in the US. The first three-quarters of the book are the best. The years of building up his music and management company (working with Elvis, Sinatra and John Denver), then getting started in movies (he's best known for the Ocean's 11 films), are both insightful and entertaining.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By B. A. Howard
Format:Hardcover
A fantastic book - I read it in 3 days. I hid in the corner of the house trying to get through the book quicker.
You'll laugh, wonder how he did it, and cry.
Fascinating read.
You'll laugh, wonder how he did it, and cry.
Fascinating read.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By C. Matthews
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I have read many Hollywood/Music industry bios and auto bios (the latter of which this is).
Weintraub's book is useful in that it provides a great insight into the film and music industries in the early days, pimarily in New York and LA. Also, as it says on the cover, Weintraub gives pretty basic but good life and business advice throughout.
One niggle: I don't doubt that Jerry Weintraub is a great businessman, but there is a consistent 'Aren't I so wonderful' element to all of Weintraub's listed deals, friends made and other smooth, smug deeds.
No matter who you are or what you've done, a little self deprecation is in order (for example, the truly great 'The kid stays in the picture' by Robert Evans).
Weintraub's book is useful in that it provides a great insight into the film and music industries in the early days, pimarily in New York and LA. Also, as it says on the cover, Weintraub gives pretty basic but good life and business advice throughout.
One niggle: I don't doubt that Jerry Weintraub is a great businessman, but there is a consistent 'Aren't I so wonderful' element to all of Weintraub's listed deals, friends made and other smooth, smug deeds.
No matter who you are or what you've done, a little self deprecation is in order (for example, the truly great 'The kid stays in the picture' by Robert Evans).
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absolutely fantastic
I love this book - it's one of my favourites. It is entertaining, full of small un-academic pearls of wisdom. And you've just got to love the lifestyle of this man!
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This spin through Weintraub's astonishing career is terrific fun and highly inspirational to anyone looking to make it in the world of entertainment.
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