Chasing Rubi: The Truth about Porfirio Rubirosa the Last Playboy

by Marty Wall, Tom Weiner, Isabella Wall, et al.

Book Overview

Was he a spy, assassin, or just a gigolo? Porfirio Rubirosa mingled with kings, dined with princes and socialized with presidents, dictators, mobsters and movie stars. In the wake of his frenzied... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0976476525
• ISBN13: 9780976476528
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: Literary Press Publishing
• Length: 231 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.4" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Fantastic!

Once I started reading "Chasing Rubi," I couldn't put it down. The authors have done an extraordinary amount of research and produced a captivating portrait of a man who led a truly unbelievable life. It's a crazy, pedal-to-the-metal journey with glamorous highs, heartbreaking lows, intriguing plot twists and more close calls than you can imagine! Just when you think Rubirosa's story can't get any more amazing, it does. I thoroughly enjoyed the book.

Intrigue,Sex and History too.

I was blown away with this book. I didn't expect such a fun read.I really thought when I picked it up it would be mostly historical. Boy was I wrong! Somebody should quickly call Oprah. I felt a little guilty reading all the juicy stuff when I told my husband I was just reading a little history. I would recommend it to all my desperate housewife friends.

A GRIPPING UNTOLD STORY!

Rubirosa was a one-of-a-kind personality, and this book gives us his story in gripping detail. I couldn't put it down. It put me right back into an era of spies, intrigue and sexual conquest of the not-so-long-ago past. In fact, the story of Rubi has great historical and social significance. And, to say the least, it's damned entertaining. If you've ever been fascinated by high-flying, jet-set society, or enjoyed a James Bond movie, you'll love this book.

Wilder than fiction

Truly a wild ride. Although it's a true story, it's like a wild romance novel and spy thriller rolled into one. Porfirio Rubirosa lived an unbelievable life, but yet this book has the pictures, FBI files and first-hand accounts to back it up. This is an unforgettable story about an incredible character. It's the kind of thing you'll tell your friends about and they'll stare in disbelief. This is a great summer read -- a total fantasy get-away.

Amazing Read - a real page turner

This book was just what I was looking for to read during my vacation in the South of France this summmer. It was a super read - and so cool that it was real - James Bond look out! It was great that the authors found Rubi's actual memoirs and included them in the book - you could hear the smooth, seductive voice of this real-life playboy/spy! The FBI files the authors found on Rubi sure supports the mystery surrounding this amazing man's life... A great read - highly recommended.