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| Genre/Form: | Biography |
|---|---|
| Named Person: | Doris Day; Doris Day; Doris Day |
| Material Type: | Biography, Internet resource |
| Document Type: | Book, Internet Resource |
| All Authors / Contributors: |
Tom Santopietro |
| ISBN: | 9780312362638 0312362633 |
| OCLC Number: | 70668919 |
| Description: | 388 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. |
| Responsibility: | Tom Santopietro. |
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Praise for "The Importance of Being Barbra" <br><br>"Not at all the average fan tribute, "The Importance of Being Barbra" mixes milk-and-honey admiration with bracing shots of vinegar. His book is smart, funny, right-on. An encyclopedic must-read for anybody who has pondered the greatness, perfection, and oddities of Miss Streisand."<br>---Liz Smith, "New York"" Post" columnist<br> <br>"An astute and thorough analysis of Streisand's career told in a brisk and engaging style while carefully establishing Streisand as a major cultural icon."<br>---A. R. Gurney Jr., author of "Love Letters" and "Scenes from American Life"<br> <br>"Cheeky and essential to a well-rounded Streisand collection, this book is highly recommended."--"Library Journal"<br> <br>"[A] fresh approach to Streisand's varied five-decade career, applying both a fan's affection and a cultural critic's analysis to the role Streisand has played in the larger culture of her times."--"Boston"" Globe"<br> <br>"Santopietro's book ... fixates on Streisand's professional, not personal life, and that focus makes "The Importance of Being Barbra" a more valuable keepsake for devotees who prefer something more thoughtful than "In Touch" magazine."--"Miami"" Herald"<br> <br>"[A] treasure of information.... a reader-friendly survey of the career of this major star." --"EDGE "magazine<br> <br>"[A] fast, fascinating overview of this very varied career."--"Playbill"<br> <br> Read more...
