Duke, a Love Story
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Pat Stacy; Beverly Linet
Binding: Hardback
Published: Souvenir Press, 1983
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Duke: A Love Story presents a deeply personal memoir chronicling the final years of John Wayne through the eyes of Pat Stacy, his companion, and co-author Beverly Linet. The book illustrates Wayne’s private struggles with illness, fame, and mortality, offering intimate access to his daily life, emotional vulnerabilities, and enduring charisma. Stacy details their relationship with candor and affection, arguing that behind the public persona of the rugged cowboy lay a complex, generous, and fiercely loyal man. The narrative uncovers moments of tenderness, humor, and resilience, painting a portrait of Wayne that contrasts sharply with his cinematic image. This memoir stands as a heartfelt tribute to one of Hollywood’s most iconic figures, revealing the man behind the legend with clarity and grace.
Author: Pat Stacy; Beverly Linet
Binding: Hardback
Published: Souvenir Press, 1983
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Duke: A Love Story presents a deeply personal memoir chronicling the final years of John Wayne through the eyes of Pat Stacy, his companion, and co-author Beverly Linet. The book illustrates Wayne’s private struggles with illness, fame, and mortality, offering intimate access to his daily life, emotional vulnerabilities, and enduring charisma. Stacy details their relationship with candor and affection, arguing that behind the public persona of the rugged cowboy lay a complex, generous, and fiercely loyal man. The narrative uncovers moments of tenderness, humor, and resilience, painting a portrait of Wayne that contrasts sharply with his cinematic image. This memoir stands as a heartfelt tribute to one of Hollywood’s most iconic figures, revealing the man behind the legend with clarity and grace.