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Growing up in 1930s America, Sidney faced the harsh realities of struggle as his family traveled the country in search of work during the Great Depression. Taking on various jobs as a bus-boy, clerk, and usher, he held onto his dream of becoming a writer and breaking into Hollywood. A fortunate opportunity arose when he became a reader for renowned producer David Selznick, igniting his aspirations. Sidney dedicated his nights to crafting stories for films and librettos for musicals, gradually building a reputation that attracted the attention of Hollywood's elite. However, the onset of war meant that he had to serve in the US Army Air Corps, putting his dreams on hold. After returning, he collaborated with iconic figures like Cary Grant, Shirley Temple, and legendary producers such as Selznick and Dore Schary, as well as musical stars like Irving Berlin and Judy Garland. The memories of his impoverished beginnings faded as he achieved success. This narrative captures a life of resilience, illustrating how one man's optimism and determination led him to triumph against the odds. He dedicated the book to his granddaughters, hoping to share the magic of his journey with them.
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Обратная сторона успеха, Sidney Sheldon
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- Année de publication
- 2006
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- Titre
- Обратная сторона успеха
- Langue
- Russe
- Auteurs
- Sidney Sheldon
- Éditeur
- AST
- Publié
- 2006
- Format
- rigide
- Pages
- 318
- ISBN10
- 5170366558
- ISBN13
- 9785170366552
- Séries
- Mots clés
- Nonfiction, Biographies, Polars, Thriller, Autobiographies et mémoires, Biographies
- Description
- Growing up in 1930s America, Sidney faced the harsh realities of struggle as his family traveled the country in search of work during the Great Depression. Taking on various jobs as a bus-boy, clerk, and usher, he held onto his dream of becoming a writer and breaking into Hollywood. A fortunate opportunity arose when he became a reader for renowned producer David Selznick, igniting his aspirations. Sidney dedicated his nights to crafting stories for films and librettos for musicals, gradually building a reputation that attracted the attention of Hollywood's elite. However, the onset of war meant that he had to serve in the US Army Air Corps, putting his dreams on hold. After returning, he collaborated with iconic figures like Cary Grant, Shirley Temple, and legendary producers such as Selznick and Dore Schary, as well as musical stars like Irving Berlin and Judy Garland. The memories of his impoverished beginnings faded as he achieved success. This narrative captures a life of resilience, illustrating how one man's optimism and determination led him to triumph against the odds. He dedicated the book to his granddaughters, hoping to share the magic of his journey with them.