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Bogart: In Search of My Father Audiobook
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Here is Humphrey Bogart: the pro’s pro on the set and the Hollywood renegade off it; the man’s man, the ladies’ man, the hard worker, and the man who liked to drink too much; the husband in three roller-coaster marriages and finally one perfect match; the proud father and absentee parent; the good friend and even better enemy.
Writing with the encouragement of his famous mother, Lauren Bacall, Stephen calls on his memories as well as the access he had to friends and colleagues of his father. The result is an intimate and personal profile of an enigmatic man whose tough image contrasted with very human ambitions and vulnerabilities.
This vastly entertaining book is filled with fascinating stories involving Frank Sinatra, Katherine Hepburn, “Swifty” Lazar, John Huston, Jason Robards, and many others.
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"If you are a Bogart fan, this is a must read. "
— Jeanette (5 out of 5 stars)
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“Whitener’s reading is straightforward and appealing. By the end, you feel as if someone has sat down with you and let you in on the behind-the-scenes action of some of Hollywood’s greatest figures.”
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“Revealing…Stephen has augmented his few memories with a number of touching and often amusing stories he elicited from Bogart’s friends and associates…An easy read that will please movie buffs.”
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“Draws upon interviews with Lauren Bacall, Katharine Hepburn, Frank Sinatra, and other Hollywood luminaries.”
— Library Journal
Bogart Listener Reviews
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" It was a quick read - insightful about an actor's family who's films I enjoy - good thing he had a ghost writer to help - not particularly well written. "
— Jabberwock, 9/9/2013 -
" After reading Lauren Bacall's autobio this is a nice followup - Looking at Bogie from another side. You hear him relate stories that Bacall references as well but it is from a young son's perspective instead of Bogie's wife. Gives more of a well rounded perspective on the man, myth, legend... "
— Nora, 5/3/2013 -
" If you are a Bogart fan, this is a must read. "
— Jeanette, 3/6/2013 -
" Pretty much the same content as his mother's book, but not as well written. "
— Christine, 1/7/2013 -
" Great opening line. "
— Werner, 11/14/2012 -
" It was a quick read - insightful about an actor's family who's films I enjoy - good thing he had a ghost writer to help - not particularly well written. "
— Jabberwock, 4/25/2011 -
" Pretty much the same content as his mother's book, but not as well written. "
— Christine, 9/1/2009
About Stephen Humphrey Bogart
Stephen Humphrey Bogart, born in 1949, never knew his father, who died just a few years after his birth. After years of working various media jobs he went on to become a bestselling author and biographer. His other books include As Time Goes By and Play It Again. He is married with three children.
About Barrett Whitener
Barrett Whitener has been narrating audiobooks since 1992. His recordings have won several awards, including the prestigious Audie Award and numerous Earphones Awards. AudioFile magazine has named him one of the Best Voices of the Century.