A New York Times best seller
Frank Sinatra desperately wanted to be part of John F. Kennedy, Jr.'s
gang. He had his own famed "Rat Pack," made up of hard drinking,
womanizing individuals like himself - guys like Dean Martin, Sammy
Davis, Jr., and Peter Lawford - but the guy "Ol' Blue Eyes" really
wanted to hang with was Lawford's brother-in-law, the real chairman of
the board, John F. Kennedy.
In Sinatra and the Jack Pack, Michael Sheridan delves deep into the
acclaimed singer's relationship with the former president. He shares how
Sinatra emerged from a working class Italian family and carved out a
unique place for himself in American culture, and how Kennedy, also of
immigrant stock, came from a privileged background of which the young
Frank could only have dreamed.
By the time the men met in the 1950s, both were thriving - and both
liked the good life. They bonded over their mutual ability to attract
beautiful women, male admirers, and adoring acolytes. They also shared a
scandalous secret: each had dubious relationships with the mafia. It had
promoted Frank's career and helped Kennedy buy votes. FBI Director J.
Edgar Hoover had, over two decades, compiled detailed and damning
dossiers on their activities.
From all accounts the friendship thrived. Then, suddenly, in March 1962,
Frank was abruptly ejected from JFK's gang. This unique volume tells
why. It will release shortly after a television documentary inspired by
the book airs, is filled with a beloved cast of characters, and is the
compelling, untold story of a tumultuous relationship between two
American icons.
Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Arcade imprint, are proud to publish
a broad range of books for listeners interested in history - books about
World War II, the Third Reich, Hitler and his henchmen, the JFK
assassination, conspiracies, the American Civil War, the American
Revolution, gladiators, Vikings, ancient Rome, medieval times, the old
West, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New
York Times best seller or a national best seller, we are committed to
books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose
work might not otherwise find a home.
