University Press of Mississippi has announced the publication of “Let Me Be Frank: The Extraordinary Life and Music of Frank Sinatra, Jr.,” the first book ever published about this brilliant, complex, and vastly underrated talent who performed frequently in Atlantic City through the years.
Written by Shore Local contributor, author and musician Bruce Klauber; and Andrea Kauffman, an Atlantic City resident, Frank Jr.’s close friend and personal manager of 31 years, “Let Me Be Frank” details how this complex and often misunderstood man dealt with professional struggles, personal demons, and endless comparisons with his father to emerge as a thriving performer who finally made peace with the name “Sinatra.”
Frank Sinatra, Jr. was a singer, conductor, composer, and actor, who passed in 2016. He had a long and successful music career and was recognized for his many contributions to American popular song even though his own star had often been overshadowed by his world-famous father.
From over 40 interviews, the book tells us about his life, career, stories from his lifelong friends and bandsmen, his notorious womanizing, the challenging relationship with his father, and the headline-making kidnapping.
Andrea Kauffman’s compelling narrative throughout the book finally sets the record straight about an extraordinary man and a gifted performer who never truly got the understanding he craved, or credit he deserved.
“Let Me Be Frank,” scheduled for publication in mid-October, can now be pre-ordered at amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com, indigo.com, and other online platforms. For more details about the book, visit letmebefrankbook.com.
