{"product_id":"life-is-a-gift-paperback","title":"Life Is a Gift - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTony Bennett\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this beautiful and rich \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling retrospective, the entertainment icon shares with his fans the life lessons he has learned throughout a career that spanned six decades. Illustrated with Bennett's own hand-drawn artwork, \u003ci\u003eLife Is a Gift\u003c\/i\u003e is a work that will captivate, delight, and be cherished by fans and music lovers of all ages.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Writing in the same style as he sings. . . Tony Bennett shares countless tales about showbiz, his famous friends, his family, and his artistic career. . . . [His] tips for happiness, success, and longevity are like music to the ears.\" -- \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLegendary singer, artist, and performer Tony Bennett was one of the world's most beloved entertainers for more than six decades. From the 78 to the LP to the digital age, Tony did it all. Decade after decade, this artistic icon--who won twenty Grammys, sung for ten presidents, and performed for royalty--refused to compromise his vision or values. Even now, Bennett's popularity grows as new generations discover his timeless songs and incredible voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this entertaining and thoughtful memoir, Bennett shares stories of friends and family and the essential lessons they 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. He pays tribute to all the remarkable talents he has had the honor to work with and to learn from, including Judy Garland, Fred Astaire, Louis Armstrong, Aretha Franklin, Barbra Streisand, Paul McCartney, Amy Winehouse, Lady Gaga, and others.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the Zen of Bennett, a collection of timeless wisdom on art, life, and love: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Philosophy of Gratitude: \u003c\/b\u003e Learn the simple principles of humility, hard work, and love that guided an entertainment icon for over sixty years, from the Great Depression to the digital age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStories from the Great American Songbook: \u003c\/b\u003e Go behind the scenes with legends like Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland, and Duke Ellington, and hear the stories behind the timeless music.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMentorship Across Generations: \u003c\/b\u003e Discover the advice Bennett received from his heroes and the wisdom he shared with contemporary stars like Lady Gaga and Amy Winehouse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Art of Excellence: \u003c\/b\u003e Illustrated with his own hand-drawn artwork, this book is an intimate look at a life dedicated to quality, truth, and beauty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.78 x 8.97 x 6.07 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 08, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46473279373497,"sku":"9780062207074","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/thoobo.com\/products\/life-is-a-gift-paperback","provider":"Thoobo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}