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.

Author: Richard Ben Cramer
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Published: 10/02/2001
Pages: 560
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.13lbs
Size: 8.42h x 5.67w x 1.23d
ISBN13: 9780684865478
ISBN10: 0684865475
BISAC Categories:
- Sports & Recreation | Baseball | History
- Biography & Autobiography | Sports
- Biography & Autobiography | Literary Figures