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ISBN
1451642601
Book Title
Garner Files : a Memoir
Item Length
9.2in
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Publication Year
2011
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Item Height
1.2in
Author
Jon Winokur, James Garner
Genre
Biography & Autobiography
Topic
Personal Memoirs, General, Entertainment & Performing Arts
Item Width
6.1in
Item Weight
17.6 Oz
Number of Pages
288 Pages

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One of Hollywood's great leading men, James Garner boasts a career that spans six decades. Whether known as Bret Maverick, Jim Rockford, or Noah Calhoun, Garner's mass appeal transcends generations, but few know the true story of his life, now told in his intimate memoir of growing up in Oklahoma and making it in Hollywood. After suffering physical abuse at the hands of his stepmother, Garner left home at fourteen. He went on to become Oklahoma's first draftee of the Korean War and was honoured for his bravery with two Purple Hearts. Garner eventually returned to Los Angeles where his acting career took off. Working alongside some of the most renowned celebrities - among them Julie Andrews, Marlon Brando, Clint Eastwood - Garner became a star in his own right. Despite struggles with stage fright and depression, he threw himself into his work and was known in the public eye as one of the most revered actors of his generation. The Garner Files offers a compelling portrait of the life of a true Hollywood legend and household name as he navigates the turmoil and unpredictability of a life on screen.

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Publisher
Simon & Schuster
ISBN-10
1451642601
ISBN-13
9781451642605
eBay Product ID (ePID)
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Book Title
Garner Files : a Memoir
Author
Jon Winokur, James Garner
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Personal Memoirs, General, Entertainment & Performing Arts
Publication Year
2011
Genre
Biography & Autobiography
Number of Pages
288 Pages

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Item Length
9.2in
Item Height
1.2in
Item Width
6.1in
Item Weight
17.6 Oz

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Pn2287
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"If you buy one cranky celebrity memoir this fall, might we suggest James Garner's The Garner Files ?" - TheAtlanticWire.com, "…the narrative is genuine, candid, and more informative than usual for a Hollywood bio…Truly a cut above most actor bios, this is prime stuff for film and television collections." - Booklist, "James Garner stepped into two of TV's most calcified genres - the western and the detective series - and set a new standard that others have been chasing down since…having made up his mind to write [a memoir]…Garner follows his own heroic dictum: Plenty of self-deprecating, humor, a general air of live-and-let-live, but when it comes down to it, no pulled punches. For Garner fans, The Garner Files is catnip…[Garner] is unfailingly candid about his own desires…it is a fine, frank and fun collection." - Los Angeles Times, "[an] enjoyable memoir…there's plenty to love in this book. Garner…has a knack for telling a story and finding the perfect quote to tie it all together…charming…[It] resembles a conversation with an old friend who loves to tell colorful stories." - PublishersWeekly.com, "Stand aside for Maverick! Stand aside again for Jim Rockford!...Let this neatly written and well-supplemented little book-all of [Garner's] friends provide relevant stories and fond judgments-set a new standard of integrity for the genre…You could hand this book as a primer on ethics to any young man just reaching the age of choosing his way in life." -Clive James, The Atlantic, " The Garner Files is a classic tale of making it in Hollywood fueled…with Garner's good looks, fortune, charm, and sense of humor." - ChristianScienceMonitor.com, "Garner follows his own heroic dictum: Plenty of self-deprecating, humor, a general air of live-and-let-live, but when it comes down to it, no pulled punches. For Garner fans, 'The Garner Files' is catnip…it is a fine, frank and fun collection." -LOS ANGELES TIMES, "Laid-back charm and a sense of humor fuel such memories, two qualities shared by the characters Garner often played in a career of 50-plus years…Full of funny stories and observations, The Garner Files offers the kind of clubhouse banter you might expect from a hardworking, successful guy who doesn't take himself too seriously - and doesn't want you to, either." - Associated Press, "James Garner's memoir is as easygoing and plain-spoken as his acting persona…[He] wouldn't have it any other way." - USAToday.com, "Garner tells his life story with the same wry, self-effacing charm that characterized his classic TV characters: the laidback cowboy Bret Maverick and the down-on-his-heels gumshoe Jim Rockford…Garner comes across as likable on the page as he does on screen." - Kirkus Reviews
Copyright Date
2011
Lccn
2011-044877
Dewey Decimal
791.4302/8092 B
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes

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  • by judsona2005
    May 04, 2021Top favourable review

    Appropriate. Garner and Rockford were equally popular.

    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.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: discover-books

  • by RbDtpYbZRlC@Deleted
    Dec 03, 2011

    What You would expect from James Garner...he being "James Garner".

    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 ...

  • by 20cd
    Aug 28, 2015

    A Conversation With Jim...

    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 ...

  • by discoveryii04
    Jan 04, 2012

    Enjoying this book and love watching James Garner for years!

    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.

  • by 2x2-not4
    Nov 10, 2020

    ACCURATE!

    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.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: greatbookprices1

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