Joe Jackson
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English
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In 1987, when Richard Harris — the legendary star of “This Sporting Life”, “The Field” and “Harry Potter” and the “Philosopher's Stone” — was interviewed for the first time by Joe Jackson, they almost came to blows. Jackson was determined to unearth deeper truths about the actor than he usually disclosed during interviews. Harris had manipulated the media all his life, largely to keep people from getting to really know him. However,...
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English
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From his earliest memories, Joe Jackson dreamed of playing in the National Football League and being somebody great-a champion. But, growing up in a family of seven in a Cincinnati suburb during the turbulent times of the 1960s didn't look promising. It took hard work, discipline, and good coaching to become a champion in the world's eyes in the NFL. But, the most significant change didn't take place on a football field, but in his heart when he gave...
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Publisher
Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
"A fast-paced, dynamic account of the race to cross the Atlantic, and the larger-than-life personalities of the aviators who captured the world's attention In 1919, a prize of $25,000 was offered to the first aviator to cross the Atlantic in either direction between France and America. Although it was one of the most coveted prizes in the world, it sat unclaimed (not without efforts) for eight long years, until the spring of 1927. It was then, during...
14) The Duke
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Language
English
Formats
Description
Joe Jackson's interpretation of Duke Ellington Classics.
