That's Amore

A Son Remembers Dean Martin

Published by Taylor Trade Publishing
Distributed by Simon & Schuster

About The Book

Ricci Martin takes readers on a tour through his childhood, from the star-studded parties to the exploration of three marriages, eight kids, one family, to the treasured one-on-one time he shared with his father.

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Product Details

  • Publisher: Taylor Trade Publishing (September 16, 2004)
  • Length: 256 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781589796591

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Raves and Reviews

I love this book...First part choked me up.

– Regis Philbin

I cried, I laughed as I read the real story of Deano-the-Dad recorded so lovingly by his son Ricci; a heart-warming legend.

– Phyllis Diller

This book is too good.

– Tony Curtis

The book brought back wonderful memories of those magical happy times; well done.

– Janet Leigh

Martin sang, danced, and joked his way past the Dean Martin/Jerry Lewis routine into the Rat Pack and starring roles in a number of movies. His son reminisces about their home life and his father's career in this illustrated memoir.

– Richmond Times-Dispatch

Ricci Martin invites readers into his Beverly Hills childhood home...

– Los Angeles Times

...a warm, affectionate portrait of the popular performer...

– The Orange County Register

Ricci, an entertainer himself, chronicles life at home in That's Amore: A Son Remembers Dean Martin. The book reveals the true Martin: the Beverly Hills family man.

– Tv Guide

The son of the Rat Pack's most mysterious member creates a complete, honest protrait of his father, bringing to life his childhood and revealing the trials, tribulations, and exploits that colored the life of this legend.

– The Lima News

...proves that sometimes the image on the screen is a lot more colorful than the father who comes home and enjoys a slice of bread before dinner ... an intimate look at the performer at home.

– Publishers Weekly

"That's Amore" reveals the triumphs, tradgedies and escapades that colored Ricci's childhood.

– Cedar City Daily News

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