Synopsis
Bing Crosby is an icon. Recognized worldwide as one of the most popular singers, actors, and entertainers in America, he starred in more than fifty-five films, recorded more No. 1 hits than anyother artist, and appeared on almost four thousand radio broadcasts.Bing Crosby was also a cattle rancher, working the land sunrise to sunset alongside his ranch hands in Elko, a small cowtown in northeastern Nevada. Bing truly enjoyed the rugged outdoors of this rural community, and often longed for his other life away from the lights, cameras, and action of Hollywood.Crosby's niece, Carolyn Schneider, shares memories, interviews, stories, and photographs,offering readers an intimate glimpse of the uncle she knew and loved. Through research and perseverance, Schneider brings to life the Bing rarely seen, his life behind the cameras. She journeys back to northern Nevada, meeting the people who knew Bing, hanging out at the lunchcounter of the local diner, visiting the Indian reservation, gathering anecdotes and images of a man once known as the honorary mayor of Elko, Nevada.
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About the Author
Born in Washington state and raised in California, Carolyn Schneider aimed for a career in the field of entertainment after graduating from college. Her focus changed, however, to marriage and children, then teaching, and the world of business. Writing articles and books came along much later in life; "perfect timing," she says. Her books about her uncle, Bing Crosby, have given Schneider the opportunity to revisit her fond memories of the world-renowned singer and actor. Carolyn and her artist husband live in Las Vegas.
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Bing On The Road to Elko
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