Deconstructing Sammy

By: Matt Birkbeck

Narrated by: Peter Jay Fernandez

Equal parts cultural history, celebrity biography, and brilliant investigative journalism, Deconstructing Sammy by Matt Birkbeck is a behind-the-scenes look at the disastrous fall of one of the brightest stars of Hollywood and Las Vegas: Sammy Davis, Jr. A member of the infamous Rat Pack, a compatriot of Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin, and one of the most popular performers of his day, Sammy Davis, Jr. was an entertainment icon and a national treasure who earned more than $50 million over the course of his career yet ended up nearly destitute. Deconstructing Sammy tells the whole sad, sordid, fascinating true story.

This man was a stone fool...

This is an example of wanting to be accepted by the wrong people for the wrong reasons.

One of my favorites

I used to own the CD version; I'm so happy that it was available on Audible so I can continue listening to this extraordinary piece of history of one of my fave Rat Packers.

Not sure what to think!

Overall this is an insightful look into the life and estate of Sammy Davis Jr. Not sure if I sure feel disgust or sympathy for Sammy? Without question his widow was a vile gold digger much like many Hollywood wives.

Not really about Sammy

Story mainly about what happens after his death and the financial dealings and looking for assets

Best Book on Audible

All audible books should strive to achieve what this one does! Love the arrangement with the music! Get an inside look at a Hollywood Legend! I have listened to this book about 30 times and can't wait to hear it again. He had another lover in the same house with his wife! Loved white women and marched for civil rights! He idolized Frank Sinatra and in time Frank would come to idolize him. Must read for all.