I think it is a wonderful book about a great man
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I think it is a wonderful book about a great man.  It would have been wonderful to have been one of his friends.
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I can certainly identify with this bloke and his finding a new life because of his relationship with Bob. It is good that he wrote the book. He put it much better than I could have. My dog did the same for me. It is also good that he wrote of his getting clean also due to Bob's influence. This book really spoke to me on so many levels. Thank you. Best wishes to you and Bob.
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I love the book and i think it is wonderful and fantastic about this guys how they got together became The Wanted.
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I just finished reading this wonderful book a few hours ago.  The book is so well written, so full of honesty and family anecdotes, it make me feel almost as if I were a member of the Waller family.  Maurice Waller (Fats' son) has written a classic, seminal book about the greatest pianist/singer/comedian/actor/composer of the twentieth century.  I place Fats' untimely death at age 39 in the same category in terms of the tragedy and loss to the world of music, as the tragic death of George Gershwin in his 30's.  (Gershwin and Fats were good friends, by the way.  It was Gershwin who suggested to Fats that he study counterpoint and harmony with Godowsky).  There are so many good things to say about this book that I wouldn't have room to list them all.  Maurice Waller, born in 1927, should in my opinion win a Pulitzer prize for this book.  I have already begun ordering CD's ...in order to better appreciate this great man's musical output.  Fats was taken under J.P. Johnson's wing when Fats was 16 and J.P. Johnson was 26. Fats himself personally taught Count Basie how to play the organ.  Fats was a truly wonderful human being. Over 10,000 people came to his funeral in Harlem when died in 1943.  Thank you, Maurice Waller, for writing this monumental book about a monumental man.
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FAST AND IN PERFECT SHAPE PLUS A GREAT BOOK
ON A GREAT MAN.
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This is a very good book about a very great American hero whom almost no one today remembers -- and should.
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A great book about a great American. Nothing is impossible. Louis proved it and inspires me daily. Wonderfully written. Hard to put down. I can't wait to pass it down to my kids so I can instill in them that anything is possible.
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I am surprised at how little I really knew about President Jefferson before reading this book.  It is clear that Mr. Meacham did an extraordinary amount of research for this book.  The book seemed to flow fairly well with the occasional tedious/boring parts.  I think that is a given though when reading biographies and about history.  I think that Mr. Meacham writes very well overall.  I would recommend this book to anyone interested in American history, politics, and biographies.  President Jefferson "came to life" for me and that is all I can ask for when reading a biography.  Overall, a great book about a great president.  It is a must-read.
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i have the book and the DVD of his lecture-having 3 small children of my own-i can really feel his pain through his amazing writing skills. i mean i cant imagine what he did-what a legacy to leave for his children...the man is all heart and yes i do believe in God and God has worked miracles. i pray for him every day....
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It is a good book about a very brave man who stood for what he believed in the fact of great personal trial.
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I haven't read the book yet, fixing to order it but i know Anthony Benefield Personally...he is a great person.  So i'm sure it is a great book...
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A beautiful biography of a great man. It's refreshing to read a well written, incredibly researched biography of a community leader and teacher. He touched more lives directly than an celebrity. We need more books like this in the world.
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I love this book, he was such an insightful man, I only wish it has been longer..
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I know that 7/4/14 is the 75th anniversary of his farewell speech.  I read the book a couple of years ago.  I am NOT a sports fan by any means yet was mesmerized by this book, learning the history of the man, how he became such a fantastic baseball player, his relationship with the Babe, the era, and how baseball was such an innocent and truly entertaining sport at this time.  This book is one of the finest biographies ever written.

Although it is sad that he had to die at such a young age, I found the book to be uplifting and inspiring.
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I recommend its reading wholeheartedly!!! A portrait of a Great Man!!!
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I know the author and subject of this book personally, and think it is a wonderfully amazing book, and am very glad she wrote it. She has lead a wonderfully interesting life, filled with events that have shaped her life, and the lives of others. I think this book offers a personal perspective of how things were a few decades ago in the MR field, and how far we have come within it. I highly suggest reading it. It is an easy, quick read!
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I have even more respect for him than I did before reading his book. I makes me very sad that we lost a good Senator who always voted his conscience - one of the very few. He's a good man. Made a few stupid mistakes in his life, as we all do, but very minor in the scheme of things. I also learned a lot about how our government really works - or doesn't.