Sinatra also worked with his wife, Barbara, at the Barbara Sinatra Children s Center in California. The center is a voice for the sexually, physically, and emotionally abused children of America. It was founded in 1986 in order to counsel these youngsters. Frank and Barbara also created a cookbook for the center, it s proceeds donated to the charity (Children s Center).
This is not the extent of Sinatra s flair; he is also somewhat of an artist. In addition to performing, painting was one of his favorite pastimes. Not only was his artwork good quality, he also sold some of his pieces at local art shows. Although it was not one of his more exposed leisure pursuits, it was indeed something that he was engrossed with. Most of his works are now in the hands of his children and grandchildren (Sinatra 189).
Sinatra had his share of tribulations throughout life, dealing with his personal relationships, his involvement with criminals, and other aspects of his personal life. Whether he had moral values and good ethics is still debated, but where he is now is not for us to say. He may have had a rough life, one that was not completely honorable to God, but people are not the ones that should be judging Sinatra; that is His job. All sin is the same in the eyes of God, and everyone has the chance to repent and be baptized and forgiven of those sins. Whether or not Sinatra was a Christian, no one really knows, except for God. Sinatra did represent a strong role model to those that thought that they were too poor to become successful in show business. Much to everyone s belief, he beat the odds and came out on top. He was in the entertainment industry for over forty years, and survived the changes that came and went with the times. He was called The Voice , Chairman of the Board , and Ol Blue Eyes . People of America dubbed him a legend, and that s the way he will remain in the hearts and minds of those who appreciated his extraordinary talents.