A Book

by Desi Arnaz

382 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 1977

About the author

Desi Arnaz was a Cuban-American musician, actor and television producer. He gained international renown for leading a Latino music band, the Desi Arnaz Orchestra. But arguably, he is best known for his role as Ricky Ricardo on the classic American TV series I Love Lucy, starring opposite his real-life wife, Lucille Ball.

Reviews

[Matt · Rating 4 out of 5]

I ended up enjoying this one quite a bit. Dezi was quite open about a lot of things. He had quite the life. From Cuban bird cage cleaner to owner of the largest TV and Movie studio in the world. And it was a riches to rags to riches story as well.

[Bertha Ivins · Rating 3 out of 5]

I listened to this book and I really liked that they had someone with an accent like Dezi’s it made it really fun. I was amazed at how smart Dezi was and how much he accomplished.

[Debbie Phillips · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love "I love Lucy" and so it was a joy to read this book which I needed for my book challenge...something with some Latin American history in it. I was having a hard time finding something till I came to the realization I could do one of my favorite old-time TV shows with this exciting personality! it was good to hear Desi's side of the story and know that he was still close to his family even after their divorce. I loved hearing Desi's young history in Cuba, how he met Lucy, and their early years of setting up Desilu ... and all of the shows that they were responsible for. It was a delight.


Using this book for the The 52 Book Club 2025 Challenge prompt #15 - Includes Latin American history

[Michelle · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book definitely ruined the image I always had of Lucy and Dezi! A very real account of their life off screen with its many ups and downs.