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Here They Are Jayne Mansfield [Paperback]

Raymond Strait (Author)
3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)


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Book Description

July 1, 1992
A biography of Hollywood's other blonde sex symbol discusses Mansfield's controversial life, examining the truth behind rumors of her role as "sex slave" to the Kennedy brothers, her participation in Satanic worship, her connection to Jack Ruby, and more. Original.


Product Details

  • Paperback: 304 pages
  • Publisher: S.P.I. Books (July 1, 1992)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1561711462
  • ISBN-13: 978-1561711468
  • Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.2 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,687,076 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

 

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1.0 out of 5 stars WORST Book about Jayne Mansfield, June 2, 2006
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Michelle De Ville (Laurentians,Quebec) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Here They Are Jayne Mansfield (Paperback)
I have been a fan of Jayne Mansfield since 1977.

I found this book last year,from the same publisher,and of ALL the books that I ever read about Jayne (or any other actress,or actor) this one is the VERY WORST.Mispells everywhere,errors;I was wondering if the book was even read before being printed..Just awful..

Let's talk about the ''claims'' of Raymond Strait: The fact they almost got married..You wish !!!.Also he talks about Jayne's parenting skills as nil.I have problems believing this.

Some of the pictures provided are not only of very poor quality,but also show wrong years for them.

This book was obviously written to make a fast buck,and published by a 'not-too-picky' publisher.Also the tone of the book indicates a kind of axe to grind,that i found distasteful.

Conclusion:If you wish to know more about Jayne,get a copy of Martha Saxton (Jayne Mansfield and the American Fifties),or even May Mann's book,because Mr Strait's book is rubbish
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5.0 out of 5 stars LOVE THIS BOOK, December 10, 2011
This review is from: Here They Are Jayne Mansfield (Paperback)
I have loved Miss Mansfield for years and this is the first book that really tells her story. I have heard rumors about her crazy life and this book delivers. A must read for all Jayne fans.
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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Michelle DeVille has absolutely no idea what she's talking about., June 16, 2011
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I have to disagree with Michelle DeVille's 1-star review. First, Martha Saxton's book (which Michelle DeVille highly recommends on Jayne Mansfield) is written in feminist platitudes that don't ring true about Mansfield the woman. Saxton writes in theories, not facts. This would be nice for a freshman undergraduate paper but it still wouldn't allow you to understand who Jayne Mansfield was as a woman.

Strait, on the other hand, knew Jayne Mansfield for ten years and his book is a memoir. Although he does not list his sources, his claims can be substantiated elsewhere by other highly credible authors. Every book has typos; you just have to deal with it.

If you really don't want to know who Mansfield was then I recommend you read Saxton's book. If you want to get a glimpse at who the real woman was then read Strait's book. It's enjoyable, funny, tender-hearted and no, Michelle, there is no axe to grind.
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