Listen to full audiobooks for free on :#adhttps://amzn.to/499CVn8Title: Joe DiMaggioAuthor: Richard Ben CramerNarrator: Richard Ben CramerFormat: AbridgedLength: 6 hrs and 16 minsLanguage: EnglishRelease date: 10-20-00Publisher: Simon & Schuster AudioGenres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity BiosSummary:In 1962, when he lost that girl for good, Joe was everyman embarking on a decade of national bereavement. Joe DiMaggio mirrored our best self, but he was also the loneliest hero we ever had. A nation of fans would give him anything, but what he wanted most was to hide the life he chose.In this groundbreaking biography, Richard Ben Cramer presents a stunning, often shocking portrait of the hero nobody knew. It is a story that sweeps through the 20th century, bringing light to America's national game, movie stars, mobsters, as well as the birth - and the price - of national celebrity.This is the story that Joe DiMaggio never wanted to tell. It is the story of his grace and greed, his dignity, pride, and his hidden shame.Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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