Memories Are Made of This: Dean Martin Through His Daughter's Eyes

MEMORIES ARE MADE OF THIS: DEAN MARTIN THROUGH HIS DAUGHTER’S EYES: Deana Martin: Harmony Books: Biography: 297 pages

Deana Martin delivers a fair account of her famous father known to the world for his songs, films, television and Vegas shows. When asked if he was a good father she replied, “No, he wasn’t a good father, but he was a good man.” And that is what the book shares. Martin was an emotionally absent father and husband, but a great man who entertained the world and even his family at the dinner table.

Not only Dean Martin fans will enjoy reading this biography. Fans of old Hollywood will also find many interesting tidbits. The Martins’ lives were filled with famous friends like Frank Sinatra, Jerry Lewis, Marilyn Monroe, and Judy Garland. Many enjoyable family photos illustrate the book.

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