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2.0 out of 5 stars
A disappointing read, 15 Jul 2005
I had great hopes for this book, especially when I saw that Mr Damon Lanza was the author.
Unfortunately, after reading it, I soon donated it to the local library. It seemed a trivial attempt to "disprove" certain things that have been written. When they interview people who say "oh yes, I played stick ball with Mario....he was a great guy...." or restaurant owners who say "he ate here all the time and was a gentleman...." What does that prove? You could find 50+ people who I've known over my past 20 years in the theater, to say yeah or neigh about me as well ! Does that prove my character ? Mario had a temper, he may have drunk a bit too much at times, and his appetite caused his weight to fluctuate. So it has been written ! But does that make him any less of a great artist? NO ! He had a magnificent voice, was a great talent, and made 1000's of people happy. That's his testament to life. I am a great fan of Mario Lanza and have been for years. He was a human being first and foremost, not a God ! I was disappointed by the fact that Mr. Lanza had to write this book as if in "response" to rumor.
I would much rather have had more concentration on his personal relationship with his father. Lanza fans, who idolize him, may find this book endearing. If so, great! But I for one am always a bit suspect of books that try to gloss over imperfections by sidetracking the issue. Take the book for what it is worth, but for a more complete understanding of the man, I suggest Mr. Mannering's volume instead
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