{"product_id":"joe-dimaggio-the-heros-life-9780684865478","title":"Joe Dimaggio: The Hero's Life","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Richard Ben Cramer\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Simon \u0026amp; Schuster\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Simon \u0026amp; Schuster\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Baseball - History\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoe DiMaggio was, at every turn, one man we could look at who made us feel good.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn the hard-knuckled thirties, he was the immigrant boy who made it big--and spurred the New York Yankees to a new era of dynasty. He was Broadway Joe, the icon of elegance, the man who wooed and won Marilyn Monroe--the most beautiful girl America could dream up. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJoe DiMaggio was a mirror of our best self. And he was also the loneliest hero we ever had. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this groundbreaking biography, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Richard Ben Cramer presents a shocking portrait of a complicated, enigmatic life. The story that DiMaggio never wanted told, tells of his grace--and greed; his dignity, pride--and hidden shame. It is a story that sweeps through the twentieth century, bringing to light not just America's national game, but the birth (and the price) of modern national celebrity.","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45115105214615,"sku":"9780684865478","price":1638.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780684865478.webp?v=1767270419","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/joe-dimaggio-the-heros-life-9780684865478","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}