James Dean: Little Boy Lost

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Summary: More Information
Review: I read Donald Spoto's book "Rebel," before I read this one and I am so glad I did. If I had read this book first, I would not have wanted to read more about James Dean. I agree with another reviewer that this book focuses on his sexuality too much for my liking. There are some details I don't want, or need to know, whether its same sex, or opposite sex.

The author of "Little Boy Lost," Joe Hyams, knew James Dean, and he does give SOME information and details you may not get from a more objective person (too much information sometimes). I did pick up details, extra bits about Dean from this book, and I'm glad I read it, but I'm also glad I'm through with it. I did not feel that way when I finished "Rebel." I did not want that book to end.

To anyone who has never read a book about James Dean, doesn't know much about him, and want a good book to read, I would recommend reading Donald Spoto's book, "Rebel," first. I thought it was a well-rounded, informative, insightful book. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. I would recommend reading this book by Joe Hyams, only if you want to read further about Dean after finishing the other book.

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Summary: James Dean Surprisingly Human
Review: James Dean little boy lost is an intimate and detailed biography on the life of Jimmy "James" Dean. From beginning to end, February 8th 1931 to September 30th 1955, his life was full of excitement, and ups and downs. Until one day it all came to a tragic end on September 30th, 1955 when he got into a car accident.He died at the age of 24.

Joe Hyams, the author, did a great job of making the reader feel like they knew James Dean personally. I liked how intimate and deep he went with his stories, and interviews of those who knew Dean personally. By the end of the book, I felt that James Dean was one of my personal good friends. When I read about his death, I was sad. Its really cool when you can read a biography and feel like you grasped a part of a person

Also I liked that James Dean did not seem like one of those cocky actors who would forget his past and live for the future. He knew better than that, he would'nt forget his past. He was just a down to earth guy, which made the novel an enjoyable read.

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Summary: the best one by far
Review: There is no way this gives alot of sexual content as i've read from another reviewer. I didn't feel that at all when reading it. For a change, there was no suggestion of him being gay, and more insight into Jimmy himself than his sexual life in New York. It gives a whole chapter on his tragic love affair with Pier Angeli and gives a more accurate account of it. Its a shame how some biographers put this relationship down when the friends who knew him personally would say the contrary. A definite read for any fan, He was searching for something and he found it in Pier, but obviously her mother didn't think so. very sad story of a little boy who tried to find his way and didn't quite get there.

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Summary: Excellent!!
Review: This is one of the best books that I have read about James Dean. The author did a wonderful job exploring all aspects of Jimmy's life. He showed the good and bad about Jimmy and talked about him on such a personal level and about his own experiences with Jimmy. I could barely put it down. He covered almost everything there is to know about Jimmy from his childhood to his well-known movies and personal relationships. He also interviewed many people who knew Jimmy closely. It's truly an excellent book!