A Time Far Past

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a wonderful story about a Vietnamese man over a span of decades.......2007-05-03

In this book we read about the struggles of a common countryman who yearns to better himself and to be happy in Vietnam. He has a wife who he doesn't love, he joins the military, and tries to become a Party member. And he deals with many other relationships as well. I learned a lot about the culture of Vietnam, how respect works there, what roles people are supposed to play and how sometimes they don't work out how they are you want them to. I enjoyed the writing style and felt I really got to know the main character, Sai, with all the ups and downs in his life. I only wish the ending had been on a slightly happier note, but not everything can be perfect.

Individualism and Romance in Viet Nam.......2000-04-25

In the editor's introduction to "A Time Far Past," we are encouraged to read this novel as a North Vietnamese perspective on the American Wars. Don't come here for such a story. Le Luu weaves a simple, heroic love story around life of a villager who refusal to submit to the fate of his childhood, arranged marriage. Going off to war to escape his wife, he still lacks the ability to define his sense of self. We watch his late-blooming after many failed relationships through the eyes of a somewhat moralizing and acutely critical narrator whose portrayal of shifting cultural values in Viet Nam is intimate and human. While this experimental, multiperspective narrative is sometimes unconvincing, I found I could not put it down. Among the few novels mentioned in the plot is Jane Eyre. My opinion is that if you like a good romance you will enjoy this.

A Time Far Past: A Novel of Vietnam.: An article from: World Literature Today

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A Time Far Past: A Novel of Vietnam.: An article from: World Literature Today
James Banerian
Manufacturer: University of Oklahoma
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Binding: Digital

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Title: A Time Far Past: A Novel of Vietnam.
Author: James Banerian
Publication: World Literature Today (Refereed)
Date: September 22, 1997
Publisher: University of Oklahoma
Volume: v71 Issue: n4 Page: p877(2)

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How far has the progress of events modified the objections raised in past times to the practice of taking interest? (Oxford University Cobden prize essay for 1896)

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How far has the progress of events modified the objections raised in past times to the practice of taking interest? (Oxford University Cobden prize essay for 1896)
Percy F Rowland
Manufacturer: McCarron, Stewart & Co
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A TIME FAR PAST: A NOVEL OF VIET NAM.
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Manufacturer: Univ. of Massachusetts Press,
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ASIN: B000NOZ33W

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3 Abridged Books on 8 Cassettes: • Daring to Dream • Holding the Dream • Finding the Dream • Homeport

Nora Roberts is a much loved and notable New York Times bestselling author of more than 135 novels, with 14 novels hitting the New York Times bestsellers list in 1999, alone. One of her novels is sold every three minutes in the United States, and she is, by far, the fastest growing author of women's fiction in the world. Roberts is the very first author inducted into the Romance Writers of America Hall of Fame, and the first to receive their Centennial Award after she published her 100th novel, Montana Sky. Roberts has also been featured in People Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Entertainment Weekly, Cosmopolitan, and The New York Times. She has also made several television appearances from Entertainment Tonight and Good Morning America to CNN. This magnificent audio collection contains 4 novels by Nora Roberts. The first three belong to her highly acclaimed Dream trilogy: Daring to Dream, Holding the Dream, and Finding the Dream. As an additional bonus, we have added another favorite Nora Roberts novel, the much celebrated and cleverly written, Homeport. Discover the romance, mystery, and talent that truly makes Nora Roberts a national and worldwide sensation!

Daring to Dream Margo Sullivan had everything a young woman could ask for. But while growing up along the rocky cliffs of Monterey, she couldn't help but dream of bigger things. The daughter of the Templeton's stern Irish housekeeper, Margo had been treated like a member of the family. Deep down, she knew that money could not buy the one thing she craved most-her mother's acceptance. Maybe things would be different if she could be sweet like Laura-or had Kate's shrew head for business. But all Margo knew how to do was be Margo, and that meant doing things her own way-no matter what the consequences...

Holding the Dream Her childhood had been a lie. Her father had been a thief. Her mind struggled to absorb these facts, to analyze, to accept. Kate Powell had been orphaned at an early age, when she, essentially, watched her parents die. Her family had been taken away, but she had been given another. The distant kinship didn't matter to Thomas and Susan Templeton. They had taken her in, raised her as their own, given her a home and love. And now, twenty years later, she has learned the truth from a colleague of her father, a man who did not realize that the Templetons had gone to great lengths to protect the child from knowledge that would hurt and shame her.

Finding the Dream Laura Templeton found out the hard way that nothing in life is guaranteed. The daughter of a wealthy hotelier, she had always known comfort, privilege, and security. But by the age of thirty, her storybook marriage had been destroyed by her husband's infidelity. Laura's divorce left her both emotionally and financially devastated-but determined to rebuild her life without the help of the Templeton fortune...

Homeport The assailant attacked Dr. Miranda Jones outside her home as she returned from a busy lecture tour. Shaken by the assault, Miranda welcomed the distraction offered by a summons to Italy to verify the authenticity of a Renaissance bronze known as "The Dark Lady." However, her professional judgement is nearly destroyed when the bronze is declared a hoax. Desperate to restore her credibility and prove "The Dark Lady" is really a previously unknown work of Michelangelo, Miranda turns to Ryan Boldari, a seductive-and supposedly reformed-art thief. Forced to rely on herself and a partner with his own hidden agenda, Miranda finds that the only way home is filled with treachery, deception, and a danger that threatens everything she loves.

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Cassette Tapes did not work.......2007-01-13

Several of the cassette tapes did not work, so, I did not get to even listen to the whole story.

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Western* 1997 Spur Award WinnerWhen Kiowa war chief, Santana, boasted that he had led a war party against a wagon train of freighters, he set the stage for his arrest. The war party had robbed, tortured and mutilated members of the wagon train, and now the Kiowa chiefs were to be tried in a Texas court. The case seemed open and shut, but attorney Joe Woolfolk made it clear that the U.S. would have to prove its charge without using Santanas boastful self-incrimination.* First Edition Western

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Filling in the blank spots of history.......2004-12-13

Cynthia Haseloff has made a grand effort in this fictionalized history account of a raid by Kiowans on a freighter train, a trial and a verdict. Because records of the events have mostly been destroyed, or were deliberately never made, Haseloff has been forced to assume a lot about what happened and why it happened. It's generally a good job.

The legalities of trying Comanches and Kiowans raiding into North Texas while residing 'out of reach' in Oklahoma weren't vague at the time. The raiders understood enough of the law to know they were immune from prosecution by Texans for depredations in Texas if they escaped to Oklahoma. In this instance, the laws were ignored. Two men responsible for a raid that resulted in the deaths of several freighters and torture of one were arrested, taken back to Texas, tried and hanged.

From a strictly practical perspective, it was probably the right method of dealing with the event, though illegal. Even though Comanche raids continued for several years after this trial, the security of refuge provided by the Oklahoma Territory was never again to be trusted. Comanches who remained at war with whites in Texas were forced to remain on the high plains and face white retribution for their acts. This eventually allowed Colonel Ranald McKenzie to destroy the entire horse-herd of the raiding bands, putting them afoot and ending their ability to conduct raids without exterminating the entire tribe.

The fate of Penateka Comanche, the Karankawa, the Lipan Apache, the Fara'on Apache, and many other tribes caught in the vicegrip of Spanish and Anglo migration into the American West and Southwest is a bloody illustration of the other alternative.

The author has done a good job of reconstructing the events, the setting, the characters and the context. I recommend it for anyone interested in that phase of Texas history.

Historical Western.......2002-11-26

Cynthia Haseloff has written a great western that very much deserves the 1998 Spur award recieved from the Western Writers of America.
The Kiowa Verdict is based on the trial of two Kiowa Indians, Satanta and Adoltay also called Big Tree, for taking part in the "The Warren Wagon Train Massacre." Satanta led about 100 Kiowas and Comanches and attacked a wagon train with only a dozen white men. This took place west of Fort Richardson, Texas, in the spring of 1871. There was little doubt who was responsible, for Satanta himself bragged to Quaker Indian agent Lawrie Tatum at Fort Sill:

"Remember this. If any other Indian comes in here saying he led the raid he will be lying, because I, Satanta, led it."

Satanta and Big Tree were the first Indians to be tried in a white man's court in Texas for crimes committed against Texans.
Historically both Satanta and Big Tree were convicted of murder and sentenced to hang. Governor Edmund J. Davis commuted their sentences to life imprisonment. Later Satanta committed suicide by leaping headfirst from a second story window at the Texas State Prison in Huntsville and smashing his head on stone paving.

Adoltay, or Big Tree, a young warrior, converted to Methodism while in prison, was eventually released, was ordained as a Methodist minister, returned to the Kiowa-Comanche lands around Fort Sill and was instrumental in converting many Kiowas and Comanches to Methodism.

One of the characters in this novel, Joseph A. Woolfolk, a Confederate and Frontier Regiment veteran, was appointed by the Thirteenth District Court of the State of Texas to defend the Kiowas. The prosecutor was S. W. T. Lanham, who later became governor of Texas.

Transcripts of the trial don't exist, so what courtroom action there is - and of course the thoughts and fears of Joe Woolfolk - are entirely fictional. What is real is the fact that poor Joe Woolfolk instead of putting up a token defense, actually defended his clients in court.

To paraphrase the sometimes Western writer Mark Twain, "the reports of the death of the Western have been greatly exaggerated." The modern Western has been part of the American literary scene ever since - and arguably long before - Owen Wister introduced readers to "The Virginian" in 1902, and it shows no signs of riding into the sunset.

A Captivating Page-Turner!.......1998-09-22

Cynthia Haseloff has captured the spirit of the American frontier in a way that kept me spellbound from beginning to end. Not only did I come away with a true sense of the era, but I also became a new fan of the Western genre, as well (at least the Haseloff Western genre). I can't wait to read her prequel to this book, "Satanta's Woman." I would highly recommend "The Kiowa Verdict" to anyone looking for a great beside-your-bed read.

Winner 1998 Spur Award.......1998-06-16

This book is the winner of the 1998 Spur Award for Best Western Novel (selected by the Western Writers of America).

Excellent, very well done........1998-05-18

Cynthia, has captured the events of a very special time in our history and built beautiful characters around the very people who played such an important role in that point in time of the american west.

Wagon Train to the Stars (Star Trek No 89, New Earth Book One of Six)

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Not one of Diane Carey's Better Books
Couldn't finish the series.
loved every chapter
ST #89 Wagon Train to the Stars - Poor balance and pacing!
Diane "Betty Sue" Carey Strikes again...

Wagon Train to the Stars (Star Trek No 89, New Earth Book One of Six)
Diane Carey
Manufacturer: Star Trek
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Binding: Mass Market Paperback

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ASIN: 0671042963

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After saving Earth from the threat of V'Ger, James T. Kirk is called again to the final frontier. His new mission: to lead a valiant group of settlers to a distant world, to defend the struggling colony from alien threats, and to explore the diverse mysteries and dangers of a strange new Earth!

Far from the Federation, a newly discovered M-class world has been eyed as a potential home by a group of hardy and determined colonists. Starþeet can spare only one starship to escort the would-be settlers on their perilous voyage, but that ship is none other than the legendary Starship Enterprise™, commanded by the most well-known captain in the quadrant. Now Kirk finds himself responsible for the lives of 30,000 men, women, and children -- a task that grows all the more difficult when the expedition is caught in the middle of an ancient feud between two dangerous alien races!

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The "Starship Enterprise" has embarked on its most ambitious assignment yet. Its new five-year mission is to lead a courageous band of settlers to a far-off planet, and to unravel the enigmatic riddles of a brand new Earth.

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Not one of Diane Carey's Better Books.......2007-05-10

When Gene Roddenberry first proposed Star Trek to the networks he tried to get them to 'buy' into the series by saying it was going to be a type of space-western, a "Wagon Train to the Stars". And from this comes the title of Carey's book. Unfortunately, as one who likes many of her other titles, I have to say I was less impressed by this one.

The reason I like the old series of books is that I get popped into an adventure with characters I know. Those of you who know the context of this quote will know what I am talking about. "If I drop a hammer on a planet that has a positive gravity, I need not see the hammer fall to know that it has actually fallen." The characters I KNOW are not part of this book. Can you imagine a critical situation with just minutes to spare and where lives are at risk that Kirk would play a cat-and-mouse game that was irrelevant to the task at hand? Or that Chekov in a critical battle on his first command would begin roll playing the non-Enterprise crew as Spock, Scotty, etc? Highly unbelievable. Silly jokes that don't seem all that relavent (especially about the Clock). There are transitions I also can't quite follow (mind you I still have a 1/4 of the book to go).

Still, that said its an interesting book and I'll continue to read the series. I hope they are a bit better.

Couldn't finish the series........2004-09-05

I bought all six volumes of this series, of which this book is the first, at a used bookstore. I've read several other Star Trek novels and enjoyed them, and thus looked forward to reading the series.

In this first book, I found Diane Carey's writing and characterization to be intensely annoying. She has a habit of using common words in odd ways. She does this frequently, like every other paragraph. It makes you stop reading and say, "why is she using that word?" Perhaps she thinks this makes her prose colorful, but I found it to be an irritating affectation.

The author seems obsessed with Starfleet uniforms. In one scene, Kirk models the new uniform for other Starfleet bigwigs. They applaud, he blushes. I found this scene to be completely contrary to Kirk's character as it's been established in the TV series and films. I don't think Kirk would care one bit about uniforms except to find them a minor annoyance.

In another scene, the Enterprise's chief of security is described as inordinately proud of his appearance in his new uniform, as he "prances" around the bridge. I can't believe the Pocket Books editors let this stuff get by.

The second book in the series, "Belle Terre," was a vast improvement. The story moved quickly and efficiently.

But the third book, "Rough Trails" by L.A. Graf, was dreadful. The main characters spend what seems like the entire book slogging through mud and radioactive dust. This book was so dreary and unpleasant that I gave up on it, and the entire series, halfway through the book. To anyone considering reading this series, I would say, don't bother.

loved every chapter.......2004-01-15

this is a brilliant book,they just keep coming up with good enterprise stories and prove again that there is nothing this crew cannot acomplish,the other side of the coin comes from all the other characters who do not always agree with kirks decision,plenty of room for conflict and action

ST #89 Wagon Train to the Stars - Poor balance and pacing!.......2003-10-26

Star Trek #89 "Wagon Train to the Stars" is the first book in the New Earth series. The concept behind this six book series is Captain Kirk, who, after the events depicted in "Star Trek The Motion Picture" has given up his Admiral's rank to Captain the Enterprise as she leads an "armada" of over sixty thousand would be colonists who are on their way to Belle Terre to begin a new life.

At the core of this concept is a very solid and interesting premise. To see the stalwart hero of Star Trek leading an enormous group of civilians who don't exactly have to bide by the rules of Starfleet on an extraordinarily long trek (pun intended) through space, out of Federation space, into the unknown to settle a tame but raw M (Munshara) class planet and begin a new life. The colonists and their governor, Evan Pardonnet is seeking to not only start a new colony, but they also wish to be almost entirely independent from the Federation.

With that very basic concept laid out, concept creator and author Diane Carey leads off this series of books with "A Wagon Train to the Stars." From the beginning I found this concept to have been an interesting one and was looking forward to getting to these books, despite the generally lackluster reviews and ratings for the majority of the books in this series; wishing to judge for myself upon reading them.

If time devoted to reading a particular book is any indicator of how well a book was written, this novel doesn't score too well because I found that I just couldn't relate to it very well based on its pacing. I've been reading Star Trek fiction for years now and I'm not normally one to critique Star Trek novels too harshly based on continuity and pacing problems generally because the majority of the novels are just entertaining and quick reads that equivocate to a good Star Trek "fix," if you will.

I found "A Wagon Train to the Stars" to be a contradiction to many of Diane Carey's past stories in that at times, it seemed to be disjointed or more or less she would just skip over certain parts that needed to be there, assuming that the reader was still with her. I don't know if this was spawned from her original manuscript or poor editing on the part of the publisher.

I've found that many Star Trek fiction readers have complained of Diane Carey's adding her extensive knowledge of naval terminology into the twenty third and twenty fourth century terminology of Starfleet to be distracting. I don't particularly agree with this point of view; while such terminology is not canon to the series, it just gives her novels a distinct flavor all her own and I've found it to be interesting.

The cover art for this first book in the New Earth series can be counted among the best in the Star Trek fiction genre. It is certainly very rare indeed that this much effort is put into one of these covers.

The premise:

I've already covered the "basic" premise to this first novel in the series. Along with that, Captain Kirk finds himself, leading this armada of colony ships to Belle Terre, but along the way he finds that he must deal with a criminal named Billy Maidenshore who he'd personally arrested not too long before this mission began. Somehow, Maidenshore worked the legal system and didn't stay behind bars very long and has worked his way into to this colony and has sworn to cause as many problems for Captain Kirk and company as he can.

Combining that aspect and the general problems that Captain Kirk finds himself dealing with as the "imposed" leader of this expedition and the sixty thousand plus colonists makes for some interesting but not well executed plot between himself and several different leading characters. He soon finds that he must find a way to earn the trust and confidence of these colonists in order to more efficiently lead this colony on its trip or they will most certainly fail and perish.

The one saving grace for this novel is the extremely well executed conclusion to it, where Diane Carey pulled some of her better writing abilities out of the proverbial hat and put it on the page, so to speak!

In conclusion, being a devout Star Trek fiction reader, I'd recommend this novel as it is the first in the series and gives the basics for the rest of the books, I would have to say that this is not the best novel Diane Carey has put on the shelves, but it is most certainly not the worst in the world of Star Trek fiction. If this is or was the first Diane Carey Star Trek novel you've read or are reading, I implore you not to take the position that this is what all of her novels are like. The good majority of her novels can be categorized as among the best in Star Trek fiction that are completely enjoyable reads. {ssintrepid}

Diane "Betty Sue" Carey Strikes again..........2002-09-19

Mark Twain once described Richard Wagner's music as being "better than it sounds." This sentiment sums up my feelings of Diane Carey's Trek novels.
When one picks up a Star Trek novel by Diane Carey, one may be assured of two comforting elements: 1) Captain Kirk (and, by association, the rest of the TOS crew) will be treated by other characters as the bravest, strongest, noblest, handsomest, simply the ginchiest anyone has ever seen; and 2) Ms. Carey's knowledge and experience of nautical and naval traditions will be lathered over the story at every opportunity in a manner almost of reminiscent of Irving Wallace, who would do extensive research of his subject and then have a character simply mouth paragraph after paragraph of expository paraphrasing, almost completely divorced from the context of the plot. Ms. Carey's last two efforts evince these traits exceptionally well. In "Ship Of The Line," she has Captain Morgan Bateson speak in nineteenth-century sailing lingo, while in "Red Sector," her protagonist has a case of hero-worship on Spock that borders on the homoerotic.
Ms. Carey's latest effort, "Wagon Train To The Stars," is classic Carey. Both the above elements are present in full force. A supporting character -- the captain of a privateer vessel in the aforementioned "wagon train," early on rebels against taking orders from Kirk, saying "there's only one man in a hundred thousand worth following" (or words to that effect). Then, after several amazingly heroic, courageous and daring feats, the privateer places himself fully at Kirk's disposal, repeating his earlier statement.
... She has to show the reader just how heroic, how wonderful the TOS characters are. I can't imagine her Kirk with the humor shown in "The Trouble With Tribbles" or "How Much For Just The Planet?", the self-doubt of "Balance Of Terror" and "Obsession," or the fallability of "Operation -- Annihiliate!" and "Errand Of Mercy."

I'll continue to read the New Earth books. Once again, Carey (this time with John Ordover) have concocted a brilliant plot, and so far it's a pretty good story. It's just that her actual words never quite live up to the story's promise.

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I Remember Who Denny Miller Is!

Still a Role Model

Superbly illustrated, organized, and presented autobiography

Didn't You Used to Be What's His Name?
Denny Miller
Manufacturer: To Health with You Publishers
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 0975391704

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A large format perfect-bound paperback book, extremely well illustrated with interesting photographs. This unique book is part memoir, part anecdotal raconteurism and part philosophy gleaned from Denny Miller's fascinating life in show business and athletics. Miller starred as Tarzan the Ape-man, and has had outstanding roles in many other films. Other featured appearances were in Gilligan's Island, I Dream of Jeannie, MASH, Dallas, Lonesome Dove, Wagon Train and numerous other western films. All this and much, much more are superbly told in this fun-filled, informative and well-written book. A featured bonus is Coach John Wooden' "Pyramid of Success" fold-out chart within the book. Denny Miller is currently the Gorton's (Fisherman) spokesman. Truly an interesting and entertaining book! 1st edition.

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I Remember Who Denny Miller Is!.......2005-10-07

I had the good fortune of running into Denny "Scott" Miller, and his lovely, supportive wife Nancy, on Sunday, September 18th, at the Weatherford Hotel in Flagstaff, Arizona. It was a day full of activities in Flagstaff, and Denny was doing a book signing in the lobby. What a nice, interesting guy he is, and what an interesting book he's written!

Who, you may ask, is Denny Miller? He will cheerfully acknowledge that you may not remember him. In fact, the title of his new book is, "Didn't You Used To Be What's His Name?" But I had no trouble remembering who he is. First of all, as an MGM contract player, back when MGM was hitting the skids as a movie studio, he starred in the 2nd worst Tarzan movie ever filmed, 1959's "Tarzan, the Ape Man" (it was the first worst, until Bo Derek came along with her version of the story, and nudged it out of worst place!). This epic used stock footage from 1950's "King Solomon's Mines", as well as black and white footage from the Johnny Weissmuller original, tinted, to make it fit in.
But Denny Miller himself is an appealing personality. I'm glad to have this book, both as a Tarzan fan, and as a fan of his. Miller is a great-looking guy with a winning smile, and an engaging personality. Over the years, he's redeemed himself in a series of movie and TV roles, not the least of which was as one of the leads in the series, "Wagon Train". In that series, he called himself "Scott" Miller, in case "Denny" doesn't resonate with "Wagon Train" fans.

This book is a rollicking romp through his life, his Hollywood years, and his more recent work as the grizzled Groton seafood skipper (and he's perfect as that character!). It is abundantly illustrated. He has worked with an astonishing number of the biggest names that show business has to offer, and there are revealing shots of many of them. "Wagon Train" had a policy of featuring a different guest star each week. That, and his subsequent movie and TV commercial jobs paired him with many stars, from Lucille Ball, Sammy Davis, Jr. and Katharine Hepburn, to Peter Sellers, Barbara Stanwyck and Frank Sinatra. His dish is delicious. For the most part, he's admiring and generous. But a few big names, like Bette Davis and Charles Bronson, don't come off too well.

When I think of the roles he might have played! He'd have made a great Superman, or Flash Gordon. And he'd have had the acting chops to bring them off! Miller is a loyal, sharing friend. He acknowledges and pays tribute to many who have influenced him, and helped him along the way. In spite of all the gunfights, barroom brawls, misfired special effects and dead lions and rhinos in his movie wake, he comes across as an easygoing guy with a great sense of humor, who loves having a good time with friends and family.On top of all this, Miller has packed into his pages a lot of wisdom. He has many
important things to say about life, health and physical fitness. It's the teacher in him I guess (another of his jobs). You'll find a lot of hints about the benefits of happiness:
humor, and good health - both physical and mental. I hope he writes more.

Denny Miller the man emerges from the pages of this book. A man of thought on many subjects. A likeable, generous guy who we'd like to relax with, and listen to his stories. Since that's not possible, we can hang out with his book - read his stories. So get the book. Kick back with it. Have a good time. And, as Denny Miller himself would say, Stay Healthy!

The book can be obtained from most book stores, or from Miller's own company;

To Health With You Publishers LLC
8550 Charleston Blvd.,
#102-374
Las Vegas, NV, 89117

Did I mention that I liked the book?

Art Scott,
Historian,
Mystery writer,
Flagstaff, AZ

Still a Role Model.......2004-08-09

Denny Miller has had the distinction of playing both Tarzan and Superman, a feat no other actor has matched, though he treats his appearances as the legendary heroes with self-deprecating humor. Indeed, humor is the mainstay of his biography, a good-natured reflection on a long career in movies, TV and commercials with anecdotes about the performers he's worked with along the way, including Katharine Hepburn, Bette Davis, Peter Sellers, Jack Lord and many, many others. There are also reflections on his UCLA basketball career (under legendary coach John Wooden), his time as an infantryman in Germany, and - most surprising of all - his bouts with clinical depression. And, as one might expect from a man who is still in great shape at age 70, there's some solid physical fitness advice. Miller attributes his career more to luck than talent, and seems very grateful to have the life that it's afforded him - a welcome change from the usual gossipy egocentric star bio. With his positive outlook on life and easy good humor, he remains a role model.

Superbly illustrated, organized, and presented autobiography.......2004-08-07

Didn't You Used To Be What's His Name? is the superbly illustrated, organized, and presented autobiography of Denny Miller -- a man who was a professional actor playing such roles as Tarzan and King Arthur, has portrayed cowboys, surfers, and for fourteen years was the product spokesman for Gorton's Fisherman. Black-and-white photographs, fascinating tales of showbiz, and the sometimes humorous, sometimes touching, always dedicated exploits of a true professional actor makes for an engaging and intrinsically interesting Hollywood life story.

Five Star Expressions - New Beginnings (Five Star Expressions)

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fine Americana character study

Five Star Expressions - New Beginnings (Five Star Expressions)
Sharon Thomas
Manufacturer: Five Star
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Binding: Board book

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ASIN: 1594143730

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In 1847, Marjory Turner struggles with the difficult journey west to the Oregon Territory. On the cusp of womanhood, she is ill equipped to deal with the hardships of her father's death and her mother's mysteriously irrational behavior as she is forced to take on the responsibility of her much younger siblings. But the trials strengthen Marjory, and she quickly matures into an independent, patient and compassionate young woman. Then, with her mother's death, she must face even more difficult decisions, and find a new destiny for herself and her family. With the help of Walter Wilkins, the young man assigned to drive their team, Marjory must find a courage equal to the task ahead and the strength to accept what may be the hardest thing of all - true love.

Sharon Lee Thomas was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest and has always been fascinated with the epic story of the Oregon Trail. She recently traded her beloved Victorian home for a modern condo on Puget Sound.

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fine Americana character study .......2005-12-31

In 1847 on the trail to the Oregon Territory, Marjory Turner has no time to mourn the death of her beloved father. The wagon-master informs her mother that the Turner family will be dropped off at Fort Bridger, Wyoming Territory as no one has the time to help them in the long run to continue westward. There they will join a party heading east. Marjory is upset as that will destroy her father's dream, but has no say in the matter.

As her estranged mother's behavior turns bizarre, Marjory takes over caring for her younger three siblings, the oldest being only eight years old. The wagon-master assigns Walter Wilkins to temporarily assist the Turner family. He and Marjory are attracted to one another, but her concerns are for her brothers and sister because now their mom has died too.

NEW BEGINNINGS is a fine Americana character study that brings to life the trials and tribulations of those struggling westward on the Oregon Trail. The story line focuses on the coming of age of Marjory expedited by the death of her father and the peculiar behavior of her mother (before her death). Marjory's observations of those in her circle changes as she grows into her new role of nurturer. This is a fine tale that brings fans along for the harrowing trek to Oregon.

Harriet Klausner

Rin Tin Tin & the Ghost Wagon Train ( Authorized TV Edition ) featuring Rinty, Star of the popular Television series

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Rin Tin Tin & the Ghost Wagon Train ( Authorized TV Edition ) featuring Rinty, Star of the popular Television series
Illust Michael Arens, pictorial endpapers Cole Fannin
Manufacturer: Whitman Publ, Wisc
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000JD517A

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Wagon Train To The Stars
Diane Carey
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000S9JDAQ

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Wagon Train to the Stars
Diane Carey
Manufacturer: Pocket Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Mass Market Paperback
ASIN: B000PYEXMC

Wagon Train to the Stars, Belle Terre, Rough Trails, the Flaming Arrow, Thin Air, Challenger (Star Trek: New Earth, volumes 1-6)

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Wagon Train to the Stars, Belle Terre, Rough Trails, the Flaming Arrow, Thin Air, Challenger (Star Trek: New Earth, volumes 1-6)
Diane Carey, L.A. Graff, Kathy and Jerry Oltion Dean Wesley Smith and Kristine Kathryn Rusch
Manufacturer: Pocket Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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good reading for the avid star trek reader

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In Light Theology and Heavy Cream, Capon returns to the kitchen to present a spirited collection of pieces he describes as culinary and theological snack food.

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