Instruction Book for... Being a Person or (Just Feeling Better)

A consummate entertainer and world-renowned humanitarian, Jerry Lewis is not just a cultural icon in the United States—he’s one of the most easily recognized personalities on the planet. Widely regarded as a comic genius, regarded as one of the true giants of the motion picture industry, and internationally celebrated for his vast contributions to humanity, Jerry personifies the term living legend.” Jerry Lewis was destined to be in show business. He was born Joseph Levitch on March 16, 1926, in Newark, New Jersey, to Danny and Rae Lewis—both professional entertainers. At age 5, he made his debut in New York’s Borscht Belt Circuit, singing Brother Can You Spare a Dime” as his father, the master of ceremonies, watched from the wings. By the time he was 15, Lewis had perfected a comic routine that’s still known as The Record Player,” miming and silently mouthing the lyrics of operatic and popular songs played on a phonograph offstage. Since first committing himself to the the Muscular Dystrophy Association in 1951, Jerry has single-handedly turned muscular dystrophy” into a household term. He has won the admiration and respect of millions for his unstinting dedication to providing hope and help for a diverse cross section of people around the world.Lewis, Jerry is the author of 'Instruction Book for... Being a Person or (Just Feeling Better)' with ISBN 9780937539743 and ISBN 0937539740.