Paul Newman

Informationen zum Autor Marian Edelman Borden is the author of 11 nonfiction books and two mysteries. Klappentext This book examines the life of the remarkable Paul Newman-an iconic actor, director, race car driver, political activist, businessman, philanthropist, devoted husband, and father. Paul Leonard Newman was a true Renaissance man who is known worldwide for his performances as an actor and director. His career in the entertainment industry stretched over 50 years, as did his marriage to Joanne Woodward-an unusual and notable achievement in Hollywood. Newman was also a talented race car driver, an influential political activist, a savvy businessman, and a passionate philanthropist who created a food company that has donated more than $280 million to charities. But Newman also suffered many defeats throughout his life; he was human, just as we all are. This biography provides a chronological narrative that documents Newman's long life and myriad contributions. Information regarding his early years in Ohio, his service in the U.S. Navy during World War II, his success on the stage and screen, his work with charities and business ventures, and his exploits in auto racing is provided. Inhaltsverzeichnis Series Foreword Acknowledgments Introduction Timeline: Events in the Life of Paul Newman Chapter 1 The Boy from OhioChapter 2 A New BeginningChapter 3 Choosing a Different PathChapter 4 Hollywood BeckonsChapter 5 Blue Eyes Becomes King CoolChapter 6 Roaring to the Finish LineChapter 7 Taking on New ChallengesChapter 8 The BusinessmanChapter 9 Taking Charity to a New LevelChapter 10 The ActivistChapter 11 The Final Years Appendix: Works of Screen Selected Bibliography Index

Autorentext
Marian Edelman Borden is the author of 11 nonfiction books and two mysteries.

Klappentext
This book examines the life of the remarkable Paul Newman-an iconic actor, director, race car driver, political activist, businessman, philanthropist, devoted husband, and father.
Paul Leonard Newman was a true Renaissance man who is known worldwide for his performances as an actor and director. His career in the entertainment industry stretched over 50 years, as did his marriage to Joanne Woodward-an unusual and notable achievement in Hollywood. Newman was also a talented race car driver, an influential political activist, a savvy businessman, and a passionate philanthropist who created a food company that has donated more than $280 million to charities. But Newman also suffered many defeats throughout his life; he was human, just as we all are.

This biography provides a chronological narrative that documents Newman's long life and myriad contributions. Information regarding his early years in Ohio, his service in the U.S. Navy during World War II, his success on the stage and screen, his work with charities and business ventures, and his exploits in auto racing is provided.

Inhalt
Series Foreword Acknowledgments Introduction Timeline: Events in the Life of Paul Newman Chapter 1 The Boy from Ohio Chapter 2 A New Beginning Chapter 3 Choosing a Different Path Chapter 4 Hollywood Beckons Chapter 5 Blue Eyes Becomes King Cool Chapter 6 Roaring to the Finish Line Chapter 7 Taking on New Challenges Chapter 8 The Businessman Chapter 9 Taking Charity to a New Level Chapter 10 The Activist Chapter 11 The Final Years Appendix: Works of Screen Selected Bibliography Index

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