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  • If You Build It...

  • A Book About Fathers, Fate and Field of Dreams
  • By: Dwier Brown
  • Narrated by: Dwier Brown
  • Length: 6 hrs and 14 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (44 ratings)

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If You Build It...

By: Dwier Brown
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If You Build It... is a funny and moving memoir about fathers, fate and field of dreams. Dwier Brown played Kevin Costner’s father for five minutes at the end of the movie Field of Dreams. Despite being an actor for 35 years and performing in hundreds of other films, plays, and television shows, it was those five minutes that changed his life. Since the movie’s release in 1989, Brown has been recognized by dozens of fans who have told him poignant stories about their fathers and how watching the film changed their lives. Their touching stories helped Brown put into perspective his own father’s unexpected death just a month before he began filming Field of Dreams.

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If you build it…he will come. If you write it…they will read – or in this case, listen.

A memoir of the making of “Field of Dreams” would be in itself a gift to read, but Dwier Brown’s tome includes confessions from fans who have felt compelled to share their stories of their fathers with Mr. Brown when they recognize him from his role in the iconic film. These confessions add another layer of pathos that a straight retelling of on-set stories might not. I have long said that the audio versions of memoirs and autobiographies read by the author are so much more powerful than just visually reading their words. Hearing these stories read in Mr. Brown’s Mid-Western/Protestant voice, and then switch to his impersonation of Burt Lancaster, or a spot-on Dorchester/Bostonian accent would be great moments missed if I had not listened to this audiobook.

In the words of his acting coach, “Acting isn’t lying, acting is telling the truth.” Thank you, Mr. Brown for sharing the truth of your life experiences in Hollywood, on the farm, and in the field of corn.

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fun

Narration was delightful, especially the mimicking. Took me back to the movie, took me back to Ohio. Moved me to hear that so many other people were touched by this story.

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Baseball Fathers and Sons

Field of Dreams has been one of my favorite movies since first viewing it. Many fathers and sons struggle with their relationships with each other. This short book discusses one young mans struggle and how his chance to play John Consella in the movie touched not only himself but many many other fathers and sons.

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Captivating

A captivating and simple story that I did not want to end. Much like the source material this story was sublime.

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Great read.

Great read. It pulls you right into the journey and all of the emotions the author went through.

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Get this book!

This book is not just for baseball fans, it’s for fans of the human spirit. Behind the scenes anecdotes are a joy, hearing of Dwier’s relations with his own father will make you want to call your dad, and the stories from fans about how this little movie, and Mr. Brown’s part in it, changed their life will make you laugh and make you cry. It’s a pleasure to hear the author bring these stories to life. Listen to this book! You won’t regret it!

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it made me cry

it made me cry just like the movie. loved every minute of it. going ro give hard copies to my so. and daughter to read

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Loved.

Want to read more from Dwier Brown! Hope to meet him one day. The most handsome character of Field of Dreams!

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Terrific producer. Terrific editor.

This book is a wonder. It’s a testament to How an average book with an average story can be simply terrific under the editorial guidance of the producers of this audiobook.

The structure of the book inter-weaves confessionals, autobiography, background on the movie industry, and wondrous stories between fathers and sons. This must’ve left a lot of stuff on the cutting room floor. In the end, a masterful story made even better by Dwyer’s great reading.

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Just brilliant

Excellent writing and narration. Dwier takes you to emotional places you may have ignored since viewing the film. Yet, the book is completely new in perspective and prose. Such a delightful listen!

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