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The third of Judy Garland s five husbands, Sid Luft was the one man in her life who stuck around. He was chiefly responsible for the final act of Judy s meteoric career, producing her iconic, Oscar-nominated performance in A Star Is Born and expertly shaping her concert career. Previously unpublished, and only recently found, Sid Luft s intimate autobiography tells their story. Their romance lasts Judy s lifetime, despite the separations, the reconciliations, and the divorce. Under Luft s management, Judy Garland comes back, bigger than ever, building a singing career that rivals Sinatra s. However, Judy s drug dependencies and suicidal tendencies put a tremendous strain on their relationship. Despite everything, Sid never stopped loving Judy and never forgave himself for not being able to ultimately save her from the demons that drove her to an early death.

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Love him or hate him, Sid Luft was Judy's 'fella, ' and <i>Judy and I</i> is the man's long-lost 'love letter' to his legendary wife. It's a rich and intimate portrai of their lives and creative work together, and one that captivatingly explores the couple's very public marriage as well as their private moments and shared struggles.... Here you'll find a wealth of information on one of Hollywood's stormiest up-and-down relationships, and a fresh insight into a large-than-life show business power couple. It's a vivid illustration of how, at least for a time, Judy Garland and Sid Luft shared something sincere and special. Randy L. Schmidt, author of<i> Little Girl Blue</i>, from his foreword

Love him or hate him, Sid Luft was Judy's 'fella, ' and <i>Judy and I</i> is the man's long-lost 'love letter' to his legendary wife. It's a rich and intimate portrai of their lives and creative work together, and one that captivatingly explores the couple's very public marriage as well as their private moments and shared struggles.... Here you'll find a wealth of information on one of Hollywood's stormiest up-and-down relationships, and a fresh insight into a large-than-life show business power couple. It's a vivid illustration of how, at least for a time, Judy Garland and Sid Luft shared something sincere and special. --Randy L. Schmidt, author of<i> Little Girl Blue</i>, from his foreword

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Sid Luft (19152005) was an amateur boxer, test pilot, Hollywood producer, and impresario. He was married to Judy Garland from 1952 to 1965. Randy L. Schmidt edited Judy Garland on Judy Garland and wrote Little Girl Blue: The Life of Karen Carpenter. He lives in Denton, Texas.

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