Frank: The Voice Audiobook

" I really enjoyed this biography, and would recommend listening to the songs as discussed in the book. I loved the details regarding his actual songmaking. Now I just need to watch From Here to Eternity... "

" Good read. Interesting. Well paced. "

" Not as dishy as Kitty Kellys - but a good read. Very detailed (down to the day), but interesting to read about Frank's life in relation to his peers(not that he thought anyone was his equal). This covered up to the end of his marriage to Ava Gardner. I especcially liked learning about her. "

" The book was long enough to record his entire life but stops after he wins the Academy Award. "

" Amazing....love that it was just his life to 1955. I enjoyed it! "

" Excellent. Best biography of Sinatra to date. Can't wait for the next installment... "

" This is a must read for any Sinatra fan. I can't even imagine how much work Kaplan did researching this, the amount of detail is amazing. I love reading biographies where when you finish you feel like you know/knew the person, this is definitely one of those. "

" Very interesting and readable biography...looking forward to the next volume... "

" I would have given it 3.5 stars if I could - it was fun and entertaining to read. "

" If you are a Sinatra fan then definitely read this book. I would only caution you that the book ends with Sinatra making From Here to Eternity. I want to read about the "Rat Pack." Something tells me book two in the series is coming! "

" A poor amalgam of previously written bios of Sinatra. Kaplan adds only some snarky comments and sleazy innuendo, providing a behind the bedroom door look at Sinatra and his many conquests, especially Ava Gardner. "

" I've been recommending this book now for years, a great portrait of a brilliant yet very flawed singer. "

" Great book, but only covers his life to the mid-1950s. I wished it covered his whole life, with the Rat Pack and all. "

" Read this book near the computer so you can hear the songs mentioned. I hope there's a sequel about the next part of his life. As a person, he sounds like a stinker but as a singer - well, there is no one better. "

" Frank fans will enjoy this one. "

" What a voice! What a life. Enjoyed reading about his times with Ava. "

" comprehensive (800 pages long) but not superfluous. it culminates with his Oscar win so if you're looking for something that chronicles sinatra after the mid 50's look elsewhere "

" This is a must read for any Sinatra fan. I can't even imagine how much work Kaplan did researching this, the amount of detail is amazing. I love reading biographies where when you finish you feel like you know/knew the person, this is definitely one of those. "

" A strange experience to read this after T. Roosevelt and The Hare with Amber Eyes. This explains Sinatra but doesn't make you like him. "

" Very interesting. I can't wait for vol. 2. All I knew about Sinatra was his singing and acting. But he was a fascinating guy. Alcoholic, obsessive-compulsive, and very needy. "

" Excellent. Best biography of Sinatra to date. Can't wait for the next installment... "

" A quick read, given its density. A great look at his early life and career. "

" If you like Frank Sinatra, you will love this book-can't wait for volume 2 to be writen "

" Frank fans will enjoy this one. "