Michael Freedland Knihy

Kniha zachycuje život a filmové role irského herce, osmkrát nominovaného na Oscara. Držitel čestného Oscara, vítěz Emmy a Zlatého glóbu.

Michael Caine is the star of some of the finest British films of the last 40 years, such as "Zulu", "Alfie", "Get Carter" and "Educating Rita", all of which culminated in his 1986 Oscar-winning performance in "Hannah and Her Sisters". Down the years he has reinvented himself many times, as raconteur, writer, producer, patron of the arts and restaurateur. This biography traces the events that would take Caine from his childhood in Southwark to the army in Korea, from national recognition in England to the superstardom of the story of an old-fashioned East End boy made good.

"This is not just the story of another Holocaust survivor. After all, very few survivors would, just a few years after liberation, become Olympic athletes. It is a story Michael Freedland tells after dozens of interviews with Ben himself, as well as with members of his family, fellow survivors, and residents of his old home town in Poland. Ben grew up in a small Polish town, Pietrkow. His sister, the only other member of his family to survive, said that if she or anyone else needed a protector, Ben was the one to call. When the Nazis came to Pietrkow, his mother and one sister were shot. He and his father managed to survive, initially, in the town ghetto by working in a glass factory and a woodwork plant. Before long, they were transported to the infamous Buchenwald concentration camp where his father subsequently died. Taken to Thereisenstadt, Ben was eventually liberated by the Red Army. Before long, he was one of "The Boys" who came to England. His sporting excellence was recognised when he was selected for two Olympic Games in which he represented Britain as a weightlifter. He became a successful businessman and retired early so that he could make a personal crusade of bringing together other survivors. He founded the famous 45 Aid Society, worked with the Board of Deputies of British Jews and the Holocaust Educational Trust. In his mid 80s, Ben is a prominent figure in the Claims Conference, which has awarded billions of dollars to needy survivors. He is a great believer in reconciliation with both Germany and his native Poland, and both nations have given him awards in recognition of his work"-- Amazon

Al Jolson, celebrated star of the world's first 'talking picture' and self-proclaimed World's Greatest Entertainer, blazed many trails through show business - and today his name still conjures up the glamour of Broadway and the silver screen. This is the definitive biography of a man who became a household name in his own lifetime. The first to speak in the movies; the first to appear on American television; the first to release a long-playing record in Britain: this great performer's achievements were unique. Jolson's lifelong love affair with his audience, his four marriages, his amazing ego and his traumatic personal life - all are described in detail, along with many anecdotes and reminiscences from those who knew, loved, and worked with him. This is the eighth edition of this biography - published as a result of a clamour from Jolson fans to still be able to read about this remarkable performer.

Through the recollections of those closest to him, this book offers an intimate portrait of Elvis Presley, revealing the man behind the legend. It delves into personal anecdotes and insights from friends, family, and colleagues, painting a rich tapestry of his life, personality, and the complexities that shaped his iconic status. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of Elvis as both a cultural icon and a relatable human being, highlighting the contrasts between his public persona and private life.