Avis sur le produitThe Garner Files : A Memoir by Jon Winokur and James Garner (2011, Hardcover)

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 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.Lire l'avis complet...

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 this book.Lire l'avis complet...

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.Lire l'avis complet...

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.Lire l'avis complet...

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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.

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Love James Garner, love his book.

This book was so good I hated finishing it. Garner wrote it beautifully and with humor. I learned a lot about him. He was wonderful man.

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Refreshing

A candid autobiography, Garner writes as he plays a part - he seems to be having a good time. Much here for Maverick and Rockford Files fans.

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Totally a waste of time and money

Totally self serving and did not correspond with actually happened at the time as far as his personal life is concerned. In so far as his life on screen it was not too bad, but again from people who actually worked with and for him, he did not actually treat them as well as he would like for you to believe that he did.
Definitely not a book that I would recommend the purchase of unless you still believe in fairy tales.
I purchased the book with high hopes of some factual and entertaining stories. Instead all I found was a bunch of drivel. Don't waste your time or money.Lire l'avis complet...

very interesting

the book is very good , keeps me interested and wanting to read more

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Good book

Interesting read on James garner...

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