Bob Hope
Bob Hope by Lawrence J. Quirk, published by Bloomsbury Academic in February 2000, is a comprehensive exploration of the life of the iconic entertainer. This first edition spans 327 pages and is presented in English, offering insights into both the personal and professional dimensions of Bob Hope’s extensive career. Quirk examines the factors that contributed to Hope’s rise to fame and wealth, as well as his complex relationships, including his notable connection with Bing Crosby and his long marriage to Dolores.
Readers will find a detailed account of Hope’s life, enriched by Quirk’s firsthand experiences and interviews with the entertainer during the Korean War. The book addresses significant topics such as Hope’s involvement in the Vietnam War and the challenges he faced in balancing his public persona with his private life. Through original observations and thorough research, Quirk sheds light on the enigmatic figure of Bob Hope, making this work a valuable resource for those interested in the intersections of entertainment and personal history.
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(Applause Books). Lawrence J. Quirk delves into every personal and professional aspect of Bob Hope’s long, complex and dramatic life; rising by sheer dint of will to great wealth and fame. Why did Hope become so identified with sponsoring the Vietnam War? What’s the real scoop on his relationship with Bing Crosby? How far astray did Hope’s frankly oversexed nature lead him from the marriage he successfully maintained with Dolores for over sixty years? Quirk writes about Hope based on long experience. He knew and interviewed Bob Hope while serving as an army seargeant during the Korean War and later as entertainment editor, and interviewer of top stars for over forty years. Quirk approaches his subject with original observations born of years of studying this most celebrated, yet in some ways most mysterious of entertainment giants.
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