Honky Tonk Angel - the Intimate Story of Patsy Cline

by Ellis Nassour

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0863697747
• ISBN13: 9780863697746
• Release Date: January 1994
• Publisher: Virgin Publishing Ltd
• Length: 423 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.

Customer Reviews

The BEST of The Cline bios; portrayal honest & loving

Ellis Nassour began researching Cline's death long before there was a "Coal Miner's Daughter" or a "Sweet Dreams" and to date, with all of the Patsy Cline biographies out there, I can assure you after reading them all that "Honky Tonk Angel: The intimate story of Patsy Cline" is by far the best. I've owned this book since 1993 and I still pick it up at least once a year to read it. Nassour has gone to great lengths to portray Cline in a totally honest -yet respectful- way, interviewing countless friends, music legends, family members and acquaintances. He doesn't take information from other sources as other authors have since - he is THE source for all things Patsy Cline. After reading this book, you'll see Cline professionally and personally, in her highs and lows - you'll love her even more afterwards! Of all of the biographies I've read, this one is so beautifully written - it's as if you were reading Patsy's journal its so personal! If you're a Cline fan or just interested in who she was, do yourself a favor and read the best book ever written on her!

A Literary Hologram!

The only thing that comes close to Patsy Cline's haunting singing voice is the enthralling story of her tumultuous, yet victorious life - as told by biographer Ellis Nassour. In "Honky Tonk Angel, the Intimate Story of Patsy Cline," Nassour has brought Patsy to "life" again. His sensitive, yet honest, recounting of the legendary singer's struggle to become a "star" in the male-dominated country music field is filled with her family and friends' three-dimensional memories of Patsy, her toughness, her talent, her tenacity, her loyalty and compassion. This is not a book for "Country-only" fans. Patsy's life story will encourage and comfort others who may be struggling through life toward success. Nassour's writing could be compared to a literary hologram in his ability to present his subject through sight, sound and touch. I could veritably hear Patsy sing "Walkin' After Midnight," see her sassy walk and feel her tears as I read.A.K.A. Reta Spears-Stewart, Literary Editor/Author of "Remembering the Ozark Jubilee, Starring Red Foley"Springfield, Missouri

Honky Tonk Angel: The Intimate Story of Patsy Cline

I have been a Patsy Cline fan since I was six years old. This book has been in my Patsy collection for eight years. It is THE MOST comprehensive view of Patsy's life that I've ever read. (And I have "a few of those OTHER books" in my collection as well, but they don't even come close to Mr. Nassour's very informative and compelling look at the life of the one and only Patsy Cline. THE BOOK to read, ACCEPT NO SUBSTITUTES!!!... You've found the one and only book on Patsy Cline that you need, That is Ellis Nassour's: Honky Tonk Angel: The Intimate Story of Patsy Cline.

Best by far!!!

After reading all the bio's about Patsy Cline, I find this book,by:Ellis Nassour, by far the very best. The Intimate detailis just out right awsome.Look's like a few other authors should take a few lessons! Definatly a 5 star rating!

Honky Tonk Angel, Accurate, Honest, Revealing !

I enjoy reading Honky Tonk Angel again & again. It's such a honest book & evokes memories of that fabulous period, the 50' & 60's when I knew Patsy & she was singing her heart out. I congratulate Mr. Nassour for writing the truth. It shows she was human like the rest of us. As a singer, no one can take her place. Her music has touched the hearts of millions everywhere. Her "Sweet Dreams" keeps us dreaming on & songs like "I Fall to Pieces" remind us we're vulnerable & have hurts in our lives as well. Her music & voice are timeless--one reason that people still listen to Patsy. The book has photos I've found no where else, & there are more (plus great stories) on the book website@ patsyclinehta.com. The book captures Patsy's life so poignantly that I sense the emotion behind each word--emotion that evokes a star who fell before her time. Faye Morgan