Barry Manilow (Omnibus Press) Review

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(More customer reviews)While this isn't the best biography I have ever read, it is the best I have read on Barry Manilow.
While this pales in comparison to _Sweet Life_, his autobiography, it does fill in where other biographies have dared not go.
Unlike the other biographies I have read, Manilow is human in this one and does not appear to walk on water.
My biggest problem with the book is that it is unbalanced.The author concentrates on his early years and breezes through his later years as if they were insignificant.
The information that she does give us regarding his early years is interesting and we gain a valuable insight into Manilow, both through previously published interviews as well as interviews with people who were part of his life back then.I was particularly concerned about how the author would treat his sexuality, but I was pleasantly surprised to see how she treated this topic with respect and dignity.
Since this is an unauthorized biography, one would expect most info to be culled from past interviews.This is ok, as she really digs deep to find the information from the interviews.
The fan portion left much to be desired.It's unfortunate that the author did not get the fan support she needed in the writing of this book as she would have gotten a better cross section of fans.
If for nothing else, buy the book for the pictures, as there are some I have never seen.
This is a book for those Manilow fans who are not afraid to think "out of the box."

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Named "The Showman of our Generation," by Rolling Stone Magazine, Barry Manilow has had over 25 Top-40 hits and numerous gold, platinum, and multi-platinum records.
The softcover edition of the bestseller, is an assessment and record of both Manilow's personal life and almost a quarter of a century of chart and touring triumphs.
Features exclusive family photos and childhood pictures.

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