Judy Garland : The Day-by-Day Chronicle of a Legend

Tracks Judy Garland's myriad professional pursuits, the personal crises she triumphed over, and her many accomplishments. Written by the world's premier Garland authority, this book is based on decades of unprecedented research; on interviews with family, friends, show-biz colleagues, and other insiders; and on Judy's own thoughts and insights.

This day-by-day account of the legend''s life-the first of its kind-succeeds in the daunting task of tracking Judy''s myriad professional pursuits, the personal crises she triumphed over, and her many accomplishments. Lavishly illustrated with eighty rare photos, this volume contains new information to enthrall even the most knowledgeable Garland fan. For those just encountering Judy, this book provides the perfect introduction, an engrossing narrative bursting with information: her performance dates, concert set lists, and recording session schedules; the evolving critical reception to her work; the many celebrities that came into contact with and adored Judy, from the Beatles to Elvis to Sinatra; her filming itineraries and guest appearances; excerpts from rare interviews and press conferences; and much more. Here is Judy Garland as never viewed before, in a way that allows readers to see her whole life on a daily basis and come to their own conclusion about what her life was really about. They will encounter a survivor, parent, friend, and one of the greatest entertainers the world has ever known, who overcame one obstacle after another in order to devote forty-five of her forty-seven years to delighting her fans. From her debut performance as a Gumm Sister at age two to her final day, Judy Garland is the definitive chronicle of this remarkable icon.