Rainbow's End: Judy Garland

This book, which accompanies the box set (Vol 1) of Judy's TV series, is an invaluable resource for any serious Judy Garland fan. The writing is clear and concise, the approach is objective (but with great empathy for Judy), and the research conducted by the author is impressive. Until this book was written, the only documented history of this landmark TV show was the book written by Mel Torme, which was mean-spirited and by no means a balanced account of what really went on. Congratulations and much gratitude to Mr. Sanders for a very memorable read.

Over the years I have read every book about JUDY and excluding the 'book' written by Mel Torme' many have been decent. But, not until this book has the talent, the class, the POWER that was JUDY GARLAND been properly conveyed!The book is informative about what went on in front of and behind the scenes of THE JUDY GARLAND SHOW. But also, it shows how at certain points JUDY wanted certain things done a certain way for a specific reason!!! Case in point, her singing 'THE BATTLE HYMM OF THE REPUBLIC'. She knew why it had to be done, she knew how it had to be done, and she knew that it had to be done!!!! AND SHE DID IT!!!! And what 'we' see on video during that performance is what JUDY was, is, and always will be!!! A performer who should have been left to do what she did-SING!And reading this book, you'll see why she is what she is, and how she got what will always be hers! LEGEND!!!!

An incisive, detailed look at The Judy Garland Show. Blows away the myth that Ms. Garland was the psycho-tornado that destroyed the show. A wonderful book with many pictures, showing Ms. Garland at the peak of her performing abilities. A rare, realistic look at Judy Garland; the person and performer. A good buy!

I'd rate this up there with Christopher Finch's "Rainbow" and "Judy", by Gerald Frank. Absolutely one of the best books written about her talent and her life and it shows finally that Ms. Garland was NOT the self-destructive psychotic that was featured in Mel Torme's book on the same subject. Having the hardcover version, I wouldn't trade it for anything. It is comprehensive and well thought out. The pictures are fabulous! She never looked better! Along with some newer CD releases, such as "Judy' by 32 Records, they all show what a wonderful talent she was and at the peak of her abilities during the taping of her television show. Thank you, Mr. Sanders for finally setting the record straight on just what happened to The Judy Garland Show. A tragic story, not of her own doing, as Mr. Torme would have us believe.