Chasing Rubi: The Truth about Porfirio Rubirosa the Last Playboy [Paperback]

Marty Wall (Author), Isabella Wall (Author), Robert Woodcox (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 2005

Was he a spy, assassin, or just a gigolo? Porfirio Rubirosa mingled with kings, dined with princes and socialized with presidents, dictators, mobsters and movie stars. In the wake of his frenzied activities he left screaming headlines, hundreds of one-night stands, multiple divorces from the world’s richest women, and countless FBI documents. Now, for the first time, the true story of the world’s most famous playboy and a man of international intrigue is told in Chasing Rubi, a brisk tale of intrigue, danger and romance.

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About the Author

Marty Wall is the president of M. Wall & Associates, a company providing creative services for the entertainment industry. He is a seasoned TV, radio and music promotion and marketing manager and was honored with the prestigious Billboard Magazine, Promotion Man of the Year for three years in the early 1990s. Isabella Wall is the former Miss Dominican Republic, a fashion model and actress. She is the founder of Someone Cares International. Robert B. Woodcox is a best-selling author, ghostwriter, scriptwriter and publishing consultant.

Product Details

• Paperback: 231 pages
• Publisher: Literary Press Publishing (July 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0976476525
• ISBN-13: 978-0976476528
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,177,985 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!, February 27, 2008

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Michael Southworth (Spokane, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Chasing Rubi: The Truth about Porfirio Rubirosa the Last Playboy (Paperback)

Once I started reading "Chasing Rubi," I couldn't put it down. The authors have done an extraordinary amount of research and produced a captivating portrait of a man who led a truly unbelievable life. It's a crazy, pedal-to-the-metal journey with glamorous highs, heartbreaking lows, intriguing plot twists and more close calls than you can imagine! Just when you think Rubirosa's story can't get any more amazing, it does. I thoroughly enjoyed the book.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars What a fun, wild ride, December 9, 2006

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J. Hardwick (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Chasing Rubi: The Truth about Porfirio Rubirosa the Last Playboy (Paperback)

I love how this book details one of the most amazing people in our history, yet many may not have heard of him, which only adds to his mystique. His accomplishments and exploits outweigh those of 10 men combined. The authors did a great job of showcasing Rubi. If you want to find out what life could be like if you were to mix James Bond and Hugh Hefner along with the adventures of Richard Branson all in one person -- you have Rubirosa. Entertaining and historical. A great read.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Last Playboy is a Fun Read!, September 26, 2005

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John H. Tobin "John T" (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Chasing Rubi: The Truth about Porfirio Rubirosa the Last Playboy (Paperback)

Porfirio Rubirosa really was "The Last Playboy," and his story has everything you could ask for in a Hollywood movie - intrigue, wealth, spies, and a bevy of beauties worthy of Howard Hughes or John Kennedy. Indeed, he shared beds with many of the same women as the rich and powerful of his day. Marty and Isabella Wall have captured this fascinating tale of Rubirosa's relationships with kings, princes, presidents, dictators, mobsters, and movie stars (including the Rat Pack), over fifty years and spanning the globe. Especially interesting is the amount of money women were willing to part with just to be with Rubirosa, including a $1 million fee allegedly paid by Doris Duke to Rubirosa's wife to divorce him, to Barbara Hutton's $66,000 a day marriage to him for 53 days. This book is certain to become a motion picture! Fun reading, perfect for a fall weekend.