Paul Newman: A Biography

by Marian Edelman Borden

Overview

This book examines the life of the remarkable Paul Newman—an iconic actor, director, race car driver, political activist, businessman, philanthropist, devoted husband, and father.

Paul Leonard Newman was a true Renaissance man who is known worldwide for his performances as an actor and director. His career in the entertainment industry stretched over 50 years, as did his marriage to Joanne Woodward—an unusual and notable achievement in Hollywood. Newman was also a talented race car driver, an influential political activist, a savvy businessman, and a passionate philanthropist who created a food company that has donated more than $280 million to charities. But Newman also suffered many defeats throughout his life; he was human, just as we all are.

This biography provides a chronological narrative that documents Newman's long life and myriad contributions. Information regarding his early years in Ohio, his service in the U.S. Navy during World War II, his success on the stage and screen, his work with charities and business ventures, and his exploits in auto racing is provided.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780313383106
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	11/02/2010
Series:	Greenwood Biographies
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	6.20(w) x 9.30(h) x 0.60(d)
Age Range:	14 - 17 Years

About the Author

Marian Edelman Borden is the author of 11 nonfiction books and two mysteries.

Table of Contents

Series Foreword ix

Acknowledgments xi

Introduction xiii

Timeline: Events in the Life of Paul Newman xix

Chapter 1 The Boy from Ohio 1

Chapter 2 A New Beginning 9

Chapter 3 Choosing a Different Path 15

Chapter 4 Hollywood Beckons 23

Chapter 5 Blue Eyes Becomes King Cool 37

Chapter 6 Roaring to the Finish Line 49

Chapter 7 Taking on New Challenges 57

Chapter 8 The Businessman 69

Chapter 9 Taking Charity to a New Level 81

Chapter 10 The Activist 91

Chapter 11 The Final Years 101

Appendix: Works of Screen 115

Selected Bibliography 121

Index 127

Editorial Reviews

For anyone seeking to understand the big deal that Newman was and still is today, 'Paul Newman: A Biography' serves as an excellent telling of his life story.” —Midwest Book Review

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