The Patrick Hamilton Appreciation Society discussion

I've been meaning to read...


Yes I Can (1965)

by

Sammy Davis Jr.

...for eons

Finally underway. What a story. Still early days but what a life that man has led and still only 16 years old.

Anyone read it?

When Sammy Davis, Jr. published his autobiography in 1965, it was an immediate long-running bestseller as well as a revelation. Yes I Can describes Sammy Davis's personal conviction, the view of success that both propelled him to stardom from ghetto obscurity and served as his armour against racism.

Incredible stuff


The racism Sammy ensured was unreal

The generosity of Micky Rooney and most especially Frank Sinatra was extraordinary - others too. Lump in the throat examples

A gripping read

Still loving this


I'm listening to the audiobook

I defy anyone to get through the description of his comeback show after his serious car accident and not well up.

Well over halfway now and it is getting a little repetitive and less interesting. Still good, but not as great as the opening third