Yes I Can
The Story of Sammy Davis, Jr.
$36.60
- Paperback
656 pages
- Release Date
17 March 2026
Summary
“I had to prove I was somebody. And I knew the only way to do that was to show the world what I could do.” - Sammy Davis Jr.
Originally published in 1965, and now being reissued in time for Sammy Davis Jr.’s hundredth birthday, Yes I Can is the groundbreaking and unforgettable legend’s equally groundbreaking and unforgettable memoir, an absolute classic of its genre that retains its power and energy to this day. The famously frank entertainer (aka “Mr. Show Business” or, in h…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780374395438 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0374395438 |
| Author: | Sammy Davis, Jane Boyar, Burt Boyar |
| Publisher: | Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc |
| Imprint: | Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 656 |
| Release Date: | 17 March 2026 |
| Weight: | 558g |
| Dimensions: | 43mm x 140mm x 213mm |
Critics Review
“One of the most candid, engrossing, and important American autobiographies of our time.”
–Maurice Dolbier, New York Herald Tribune
“This book is a diamond … multifaceted and brilliant and valuable.”
–from the foreword by Questlove
Sammy Davis
Sammy Davis Jr. (1925-1990) was a legendary singer, dancer, and actor known for landmark roles on stage and screen. A Rat Pack member, he broke racial barriers in Hollywood and beyond with his incredible talent. Known for “The Candy Man” and “Mr. Bojangles,” Davis also championed civil rights and remains an icon of resilience and artistic excellence.
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