Tony OppedisanoCritiques

A well written book outlining the character of Sinatra and his musical talents and ability to draw people to him and uphold a positive friendship.

The author had a long relationship with Sinatra right until the end of Sinatra's life. It was obvious the writer of this book held Sinatra in respect while outlining some of the mistakes Sinatra made in his life, while overall being a good person.

3.5 stars

Fabulous.

Could not put this book down. Tony O was first a friend of Jilly who introduced him to Frank Sinatra. An aspiring singer who admired Sinatra for years, Sinatra was taken that someone 36 years younger than himself was so familiar with his music. Over the years, he became more friendly with Sinatra, and upon Jilly's tragic death, Sinatra asked him to come on board and work with him. Tony O. spent a lot of time with Sinatra as he did his final touring. Once the touring stopped, he continued to be close to Sinatra to the point of even helping him to bed as Sinatra's health began to fail. Tony O was there when Sinatra took his last breath and continued to befriend the family after that. The book shows how Sinatra had to walk a fine line between wife Barbara and daughters Nancy and Tina and at times went along with things just to keep the peace. Of course you also got stories about Dean, Sammy, and Don Rickles as well. I thought the book was probably one of the truest books of Sinatra's later years and showed a humble man who tried his best to do good but yet would not take crap from folks. The book was well done and I thank Tony O for writing this as well as for being there for Frank when Frank needed him.