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Life is a gift the zen of Bennett

In this rich and beautiful memoir, the legendary Grammy and Emmy Award-winning singer takes us behind the scenes of his multi-platinum career.

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  • "Tony Bennett, life is a gift"
  • "Zen of Bennett"

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  • "A collection of soulful reflections and philosophies from Tony's life and career. He shares stories of friends and family and the essential lessons they have taught him."
  • "In this rich and beautiful memoir, the legendary Grammy and Emmy Award-winning singer takes us behind the scenes of his multi-platinum career."@en
  • "Memoires van de Amerikaanse zanger (1926)."
  • "A moving and inspiring memoir from one of the greatest musical artists of all time "My given name is Anthony Dominick Benedetto, and Benedetto in Italian means 'the blessed one.' I couldn't say it any better than that."'Tony Bennett Legendary singer, artist, and performer, Tony Bennett has been one of the world's most beloved entertainers for more than six decades. From the 78 to the LP to the digital age, Tony has done it all and is still at the top of his game. In decade after decade, this artistic icon'who has won seventeen Grammys, sung for ten presidents, and performed for royalty'has refused to compromise his vision or values. His unwavering commitment to quality has helped him stay true to his classic sound and is the reason his music continues to endure. Mentored by such legends as Duke Ellington, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, and Nat King Cole, Bennett has only gotten better with age, and his popularity continues to grow as each new generation discovers his timeless songs and incredible voice. In this entertaining and thoughtful memoir, a collection of soulful reflections and philosophies from his life and career, Bennett shares stories of friends and family and the essential lessons they have taught him: of the value of hard work and of creating art that continues to inspire; of perseverance and a dedication to excellence; of the necessity of humility, love, respect, and, most important, gratitude. Bennett cherishes the passion and insatiable thirst for knowledge that have shaped his life and made each day a journey of discovery. He pays tribute to all the remarkable talents he has had the honor to work with and to learn from, including Luciano Pavarotti, Judy Garland, Cary Grant, Fred Astaire, Count Basie, Louis Armstrong, Aretha Franklin, Barbra Streisand, Paul McCartney, Amy Winehouse, Willie Nelson, Lady Gaga, David Hockney, and k.d. lang, to name just a few. A magnificent testament to an extraordinary man and his art, and illustrated with Tony Bennett's own beautiful hand-drawn artwork, Life Is a Gift is a work that will captivate, delight, and be cherished by music lovers of all ages."@en
  • "The entertainment icon presents an array of stories that capture humorous and inspirational moments from his sixty-year career, and shares the wisdom he has gained from his own experiences and from the people he met along the way."@en
  • "The entertainment icon presents an array of stories that capture humorous and inspirational moments from his sixty-year career, and shares the wisdom he has gained from his own experiences and from the people he met along the way."

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  • "Anecdotes"
  • "Large type books"
  • "Biography"
  • "Biography"@en
  • "Electronic books"@en
  • "Electronic books"
  • "Autobiographie"

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  • "Life is a gift the Zen of Bennett"
  • "Life is a gift the zen of Bennett"
  • "Life is a gift the zen of Bennett"@en
  • "Life Is a Gift : The Zen of Bennett"
  • "Life is a gift : the zen of Bennett"
  • "Life is a gift : the zen of Bennett"@en
  • "Life is a gift : the Zen of Bennett"
  • "Life is a gift"@en
  • "Life is a gift"
  • "Life is a gift the zen of bennett"@en