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Ball of Fire: The Tumultuous Life and Comic Art of Lucille Ball
Ball of Fire The Tumultuous Life and Comic Art of Lucille Ball
Author: Stefan Kanfer
As a movie actress Lucille Ball was, in her own words, “queen of the B-pluses.” But on the small screen she was a superstar–arguably the funniest and most enduring in the history of TV. In this exemplary biography, Stefan Kanfer explores the roots of Lucy’s genius and places it in the context of her conflicted and sometim...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780375727719
ISBN-10: 037572771X
Publication Date: 2004
Pages: 384
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3.4 stars, based on 8 ratings
Publisher: Alfred a Knopf Inc
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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This biography explores the roots of Lucy's genius and places it in the context of her conflicted and sometimes bitter personal life.
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This book was very compelling. It gave insight into the lives of Lucy and Desi that are not often seen.
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Easy to read, kept my interest through out. From her childhood and first work experiences to her last years. An extreme workoholic and had difficulty forming 'normal' relationships with family and friends.


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