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Publisher's Summary
Yes I Can is the self-portrait of one of the extraordinary men of our time, who became a figure of controversy because he dared to live his life not as a Negro but as a man. "I've got to be a star like another man has to breathe" writes Sammy Davis. "I've got to get so big, so powerful, so famous that the day will come when they'll look at me and see a man, and then somewhere along the way they'll notice he's a Negro."
Yes I Can “is:...one of the most candid, engrossing and important American autobiographies of our time,” wrote the N.Y. Herald Tribune Book Editor and Critic Maurice Dolbier. "One of the really great autobiographies ever written." Brother Judd, Audible.com.
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- Kdoll
- 03-04-2014
Sammy Davis was the performer of all times. . .
What did you love best about Yes I Can?
While Sammy's life appeared glamorous, the book tells a very different story. It reveals the truth behind the broad, make-believe smile and the eyes that spoke louder than the voice.
Would you listen to another book narrated by Burt Boyar?
This book should have been narrated by a better voice. . .the one thing I did not like about the book.
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- Michael
- 04-06-2013
Great story boringly read
What did you like best about Yes I Can? What did you like least?
The whole background of Sammy's life and over comings, his rise above adversity is a great story of his tenacity and grace in the front line of prejudice. The reading by Burt Boyar spoils a great bio.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Yes I Can?
His army experience during WW2
What didn’t you like about Burt Boyar’s performance?
His boring monologue, basically there is no emphasis of any in all his reading, it's beige while Sammy's life was technicolour.
Could you see Yes I Can being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?
A great movie, I'll leave others to decide on the actors.
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- VeeBee47
- 09-06-2015
A Story Beautifully Told
Burt Boyar was emotional, REAL, loving and wonderful. I was moved to tears at times. I loved it. Would read again.
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- Matthew Bucklin
- 27-03-2013
An amazing biography
This is one person I knew nothing about, and I'm glad that I listened. It is a well written and fun biography.
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- Amazon Customer
- 28-06-2020
Incredible book.. a book for all ages!
This book is incredible! You won't want to put it down! It transcends time and is really appropriate with everything going on today regarding race and prejudice and how one hero handled it.
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- Joe Bee
- 09-04-2019
Simply Wonderful and Captivating
Amazing. Loved it all from beginning to end could not stop listening and googling for pics.
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- MECHELE MANRIQUE
- 02-04-2019
Amazing
The author sounds like Sammy himself.This made it even more personable.What a struggle he did it his way though and though he didnt get it all right he tried hard too.Much respect!
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- Cheryl
- 12-11-2018
Engaging story
I laughed and cried. I gained an understanding of what life was like for African American people around the time I was born. I was able to picture the casinos and lounges, which made the story more real. Excellent read.
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- Rogerm
- 17-08-2018
An eye opener as to the racism in the USA and the effect on an amazing artiste.
I have been shocked by the racism practiced in the USA when it was not legislated. This coming from a white South African who lived during the apartheid era.
SDJnr was an amazing person who did his best not to be bitter and revengeful. An American Mandela.
Thank you for a wonderful book
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- Richard Ceasor
- 03-01-2018
Great book great performance
Sammy Davis, Jr. Was one of the greatest entertainers of all time and this book certainly did him Justice. The near raider really captured his essence and sounded much like him and his story is captivating
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- J Clark
- 24-01-2017
Loved it!
Fascinating story of Sammy 's life. I had so much trouble tearing myself away each night!!!
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- Mark
- 12-04-2016
Yes I Can Sammy Davies Jr
Very moving, I just didn't want it to end. Inspirational. What an incredible man. He has now turned me on to his music. Thank you Sammy.
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