My Way': Frank ‘Ol' Blue Eyes' Sinatra SUPPOSEDLY related in the first person by Marty Tanner, a close associate of Frank Sinatra, “'My Life - My Way' – Frank ‘Ol' Blue Eyes' Sinatra” the revealing new book by Ed Starkey, is more than just a biography; it's also somewhat of a mystery. Many critics insist that the story was written by Sinatra himself, with the stipulation that it not be published until after his death. “My Life - My Way” details Sinatra's life in the turbulent 1950s and ‘60s, offering an inside look at one of the most venerated entertainers of the last 50 years. In 1950, Frank Sinatra began to take a notable plunge from the heights of popularity, a plunge highly attributed to his affair with actress Ava Gardner. Having successfully kept their relationship secret for two years, its discovery changed Sinatra's life as his television show, personal appearances, recording sessions and movie audience attendance suffered greatly. At the time Sinatra was married to his wife Nancy, the revelation of the mogul being involved in an affair had significant social implications in the 1950's. “My Life - My Way” tracks Sinatra's career resurgence with his win of the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for “From Here to Eternity.” The book reveals the personal details of his ill-fated, two-year marriage to rising star Mia Farrow, a “hippie” and “flower girl” 30 years his junior. Follow Sinatra on his roller-coaster ride of a life, journeying with him as he once again travels to the top of the entertainment world, accompanied by the infamous Rat Pack, and makes a permanent place in history for himself as an entertainment legend. Ed Starkey is the author of 10 novels and more than two dozen books of poetry, tells the story of Sinatra's life from the point of view of the star in a biographical style. – The New York Times __
