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

by Taylor Holden and Deana Martin

Book Overview

Deana Martin's captivating, heartfelt memoir of her father, Dean Martin Charming, debonair, and impeccably attired in a black tuxedo, Dean Martin was coolness incarnate. His music provided the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 140005043X
• ISBN13: 9781400050437
• Release Date: October 2004
• Publisher: Crown Archetype
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.4" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

5 stars for honesty and a very real, very touching story. It has realness which is what we need to r

Truth. Family situations. Childhood situations. Love and care for her father.

That's Amore!

I loved this book! A very easy to read and well-written account of the life of the great Dean Martin. Deana not only shares the stories of her father but also shares her own life in this wonderful book. I also enjoyed the book written by her brother, Ricci. It's nice to read positive books written by family members who truly loved their father. The book is funny, warm and touching. I didn't want it to end and though it is sad to see Dean age and become ill, the book ends on an upbeat note because you realize that he will always be with us through his movies, TV show, music and this book. If you like Dean Martin, you must read this book!

Buy it -- I think you'll like it!

Dean Martin slid into my heart 35 years ago when I first saw him slide down the fire pole to open one of his Variety Shows. Until I read this book, I didn't think I could love him anymore than I already did. In "Memories are Made of This" Deana Martin has come closer than any other biographer has ever come in describing what made Dean Martin tick...and believe me, I've read every biography written on the man. We learn not only of Dean Martin the singer, the entertainer, the golf addict, but of Dean Martin the father who, like most men of his generation, was generous and loving though not hands on. We also learn of the spiritual man who prayed the Rosary and regretted decisions he'd made in his life. The book is a real page turner which my non-Dean Martin fan friends have found to be as interesting as my Dean Martin fan friends.

WONDERFUL WONDERFUL BOOK!

This has to be the best book I've every read about Dean. Written with class,love and heart - the love leaps through the pages. Sharing those stories of growing up in the Martin home was precious and touching. This book is a must for Dino fans!