Sneak a Peak at Bill Graham
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This film, originally released in 1972, ostensibly documents the final performances at the legendary Fillmore West--and great performances they are, with Jefferson Airplane, Hot Tuna, Jerry Garcia with the Grateful Dead [it]and[it] the New Riders of the Purple Sage, Elvin Bishop, Santana and others onstage for the last five days. Memorable music and wonderful full-length performances, but the musicians do not star in this film. This is Bill Graham's showcase, in every way.

Looking and sounding like a cocky Charles Bronson, we see Graham engaged in every aspect of his club, from moving a piano to kicking a cheeky wannabe act out of his office. A tough guy by any standards, Graham's temper erupts time after time, sometimes for effect, sometimes so he doesn't explode from the energy and determination compressed into his thin frame. He attempts to book Santana as his closing act and over a series of phone calls, Graham screams, he pleads, he reasons, then shouts some more, as if his own life would be meaningless if anyone but Santana were the last act at the Fillmore West. Graham got Santana and the filmed performance was brilliant, as Graham undoubtedly knew it would be. He wasn't the best impresario in rock by accident.

Graham commands attention from the opening scene in which he assesses ticket buyers, lined up four deep around the block, to the last scene, where he surveys the debris in his empty club, never to reopen, never to be surpassed.
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I LOVE this story!  Will Graham is an author to follow, whether you are a fan of mystery, suspense, or just good writing!!  BUY IT!
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mother is elderly and very religious.  I hope she is enjoying. Billy Graham is one of her favorites. It has a verse for each day.
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I enjoyed Graham's style and this book very much, highlighting bits as I went along. His train of thought and internal dialogue remind me a lot of the way I think. Seeing it through his eyes and seeing how he deals with some of those things give me some things to think about. His style is a bit odd at times but it's all part of his character and personality. Some people think his writing is whiny but I took it as an honest storytelling; he liked this, he didn't like that. And certainly the title is appropriate...Graham sees it in himself that he goes back-and-forth from one view or desire to another...what he doesn't have looks more appealing but when he has it, he longs for what he came from.

All-in-all a very enjoyable read.
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Billy Graham is at the top of my list of people I admire and respect. His writing is always based upon scripture, not conjecture. This book helps you understand a bit more about the biblical book of Revelation and God's plan for the world.
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ANOTHER CLASSIC BY DR GRAHAM.  This book will make you stop, think, and hopefully turn to Jesus! Well worth the read.
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This is a fantastic book written by Bill O'Reilly.  If you were around in the 1950's as a young child, you'll truly enjoy all of the memories that will come back to you about those wonderful years!  Bill has a very breezy way of writing and is really quite funny, as well. The book will give you a very clear insight into the kind of person Bill O'Reilly has developed into and why he believes what he believes and why he does what he does. I cannot recommend this book highly enough to Bill's fans - I was sorry to see the last page of the book - I would have wanted to read more!
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Billy Graham is 94 and he has lots of stories to tell.  This was a great collection.  He not only tells about the people he's met and their struggles in life, he gives answers as to what to look for and how to carefully deal with difficult situations to make one's old age easier.  I enjoyed the book so much I ordered three more to hand out to my elderly friends.  Also young people should read it to save themselves some headaches.
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I absolutely love Billy Graham's way of inspiring others through his writings, his books are definitely worth getting. However, if you like this book and his other books, you will LOVE this book&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Woman-to-Woman-Spiritual-Strategies-for-the-Everyday-Woman/dp/1484096304/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Woman to Woman Spiritual Strategies for the Everyday Woman</a>
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Beautiful writing, page after page, that gets to the heart of the American experience. What impressed me was the range of material.  The author starts with Martha Graham and ends with Edward Abbey, and weaves in famous and should-be famous persons from music, the Cherokee, the pioneers, turn-of-the century icons, to the 1960s. Jeff Biggers is an old fashioned renaissance story-teller.  He can go from one theme to the next with real ease.  I think this book is going to surprise a lot of people.  It surprised me.
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Any thing by Billy Graham will always get a great rating..you cant go wrong with any of books..this little book was really interesting.
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I've often admired The Rev. Dr. Billy Graham, and this book is truly enlightening, I'm still reading it and enjoying it, as I am recuperating from surgery. My dreams indwell his story as I am carried about in my own crusade. His memories of the early years of the campaigns and crusades are exciting and poignant. "My thoughts, God, you used this messenger for your glory and Kingdom, use me."
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This is another great book for one of the greatest men to ever walk the earth.  The world is a better place because of Billy Graham and we should all aspire to be as good as we can too.
668757
Bill is back in Britain after 20 years, and his hilarious encounter commentary leaves me gasping for breath..Plus you get his erudition about places current and past. You might not be able to travel to Little Dribbling, but you owe yourself a literary journey w brother 9Bill.
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What is clear from Ms. Gibbs account is that Billy Graham was practically and theologically 'in bed' with the Republican Party although he struggled to maintain a veneer of neutrality.  At times it appeared he was politically naive and blind; in truth  all the access to top political power and enjoying that access is a difficult and oftentimes hard-to-control temptation for members of the clergy let alone a layman.  Graham's biblical literalism and masterful conservative preaching was a natural 'fit' with the GOP from Eisenhower to Nixon.  Graham enjoyed all the 'perqs' of access to the White House: golf outings, dinners, yacht sailing.  He served the Republicans well by his virtual 'blessing' of their agendas and the GOP in turn 'used' Graham for their veneer of religiosity and conservative Christianity in effecting their political agendas.  In the end, Watergate shattered Graham's illusions and piety about The White House operatives and the president himself. The moral of this 'sermon' is that if it appears to be too good to be true--it isn't.
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John Graham is such an amazing author, so this book as well was a pleasure to read. Very interesting and informative. Can tell this is something Graham cares about personally and I'm glad he shared.
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Dr. Graham can get and hold your attention. I believe he is the nearest living Saint we have. I recommend this book and any he writes.