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3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Fascinating Nov 07, 2006
By Dick Lewallen
Fascinating is the best word to describe this great love story. Beautifully and sensitively written, informative and entertaining.
"The Opening Act" not only chronicles the romance between two of the greatest dancers in the history of entertainment but includes plenty of interesting insights and stories of the famous people they worked with--Sammy Davis,Jr., Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra among others.
I loved it!
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
More than just "Margo & Augie" Dec 06, 2006
By Malcolm Lauder
"The Love Story of Augie & Margo"...from the title, one would think this is only a biography of two very talented dancers. It is that, but it is so very much more! It is an incredible documentary of the second half of the 20th century's movers, shakers & entertainers, their lives, their loves, their stories and in many cases, their tragedies. If you relate to the Rat Pack, to Marilyn Monroe, to JFK, to Manhattan, to the movies, the Mafia & Las Vegas, you will love this book. Hamer-Hodges writes in a way that exhibits wonderfully researched work, worthy of a place in some "History of Entertainment". It is easy and fascinating reading!
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More, Please! Dec 04, 2006
By E. Jones
I loved this book! Though not of Augie and Margo's era, I now long to see them dance. I'll be hightailing it to Vegas. Thank you to Ms. Hamer-Hodges for bringing the amazing story of their lives to us. I carried Augie and Margo with me throughout the day as I marveled at their amazing talent, discipline, and exciting lives. I hated to turn the last page!
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Click immediately to buy this book Nov 25, 2006
By Richard Ingman
Augie and Margo Rodriguez pooled their extraordinary talents, discipline and ambition to become the opening act for the great entertainers of their day, whom they recall with clarity and compassion. And, in their 70s, they continue to dance at the highest level.
So this is a love story. It is a great American obscurity-to-fame story. It is show-biz history. And it is life-to-the-full.
Christine Hamer-Hodges writes in an infectious, dynamic narrative style that will sweep you along. And (perhaps unusually among biographers) she lets the reader get to know her subjects directly. I feel like I have met Augie and Margo personally ... and it was fun!
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
A great love story, a great read, a great gift! Nov 16, 2006
By Dee Jacobson
Hamer-Hodges has captured the essence of two young kids who started dancing
for the love of it and went on to become the most celebrated dance team of the 20th century. Beginning with winning amateur dance contests at the Palladium in New York City, they went on to become the opening act for Sammy Davis Jr. and danced all over the world. This book is a fast and engaging read. I couldn't put it down.
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