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This is a little disappointing, but I have to remind myself this is James Garner "speaking" as he does in his Tv shows and films, so WHAT ELSE could I expect ? There is some "inside information" on the films and Tv shows he has worked on, if you are into that kind of thing, but he is careful to be discrete. What "killed it" for me was that, he makes NO BONES, that he is a bleeding heart Democrat from the "old school" of that political persuasion, and that he considers Barak Obama the second smartest politician, beside Adlai Stevenson, who he considers Number One. Aside from some "digs" at Charleton Heston and his political journey, I was put off by his admission. At best, this book, overall, is not offensive and a quick read. I get the distinct feeling that Garner spends a book length exercise saying really nothing, and he is happy for that. That's ok for Good Ole Jim who got paid for this, but for people turning over their hard-earned coin, you have to stop and think if you want to spend your money that way. It's up to you.Read full review
If, like me, you're a LONG term fan of Jim Garner, you should read this book. If, like me, you watch Maverick and/or Rockford daily, read this book. For me, it was more like having a conversation with him than reading his book. I've heard him talk thousands of times since the 50's; movies and TV; familiarity. It's written in his dialect; the phrasing is his. And, what he tells you can't be found anywhere else; much information directly from the source and his perspective. For instance, he fought (sued) two of the Lions of Hollywood and won. I was through the book so fast I still don't quite understand it, except to say that it was him talking, not me reading. The entire time I could almost hear him. If you're reading this review, read this book.Read full review
Wonderful interesting book. Enjoy reading it! James Garner is a great actor and love watching his fun movies and Rockford File show. I've bought the DVD's from his Rockford File show. Older shows are better than new reality shows. I bought this book because I was interested in his past and how he started acting years ago. The gal that sold this book was truthful and the book looked brand new. Cheaper than Amazon or Target prices. Some books are boring after you think you want to read them but this one is very interesting. I also enjoyed seeing the photo's in his book.
I'm a big fan of James Garner and wanted to know more about his life and the roles he played. I enjoyed learning how he felt about the different characters he played and about his co-stars. Maverick and Rockford were so much alike. This is a good read for any Garner fan.
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IT DEFINITELY DESCRIBES HIS LIFE. IF YOU'RE ONLY INTERESTED IN HIS MOVIE CAREER YOU MAY NOT FIND IT INTERESTING. HIS LIFE WAS FULL OF OTHER THINGS.
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