Joe Dimaggio: The Hero's Life

Joe DiMaggio was, at every turn, one man we could look at who made us feel good.

In the hard-knuckled thirties, he was the immigrant boy who made it big--and spurred the New York Yankees to a new era of dynasty. He was Broadway Joe, the icon of elegance, the man who wooed and won Marilyn Monroe--the most beautiful girl America could dream up.

Joe DiMaggio was a mirror of our best self. And he was also the loneliest hero we ever had.

In this groundbreaking biography, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Richard Ben Cramer presents a shocking portrait of a complicated, enigmatic life. The story that DiMaggio never wanted told, tells of his grace--and greed; his dignity, pride--and hidden shame. It is a story that sweeps through the twentieth century, bringing to light not just America's national game, but the birth (and the price) of modern national celebrity.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Published: 10/02/2001
ISBN: 9780684865478
Pages: 560
Weight: 1.13lbs
Size: 8.42h x 5.67w x 1.23d

Review Citations: Entertainment Weekly 10/05/2001 pg. 127
New York Times 10/07/2001 pg. 28
New York Times 12/02/2001 pg. 89