
Stealing Indiana Jones
Essays, Book 9
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Narrated by:
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J Washburn
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By:
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J Washburn
In 1990, a six year old boy stole something from his neighbors.
A small book.
The ultimate Indiana Jones treasure—a grail diary.
It promised everlasting life, but because it was stolen, the little boy didn’t dare tell his older brother—his mentor—what he’d done.
In 2020, 30 years later, that older brother passed away.
Stealing Indiana Jones is the true story of these two boys and how they discover a monstrous secret: that George Lucas stole his ideas for both Star Wars and Indiana Jones. As they struggle to make sense of what this horrifying truth means for all of us fans, they find redemption along the way. Their story explores inspiration and how great stories come to life. It examines, without shying away, disillusionment and innocence doomed to die. Their story is a salute to the loss of childhood and to the loss of life.
Stealing Indiana Jones is a a glimpse of boyhood and fandom through the 90s, filled with both heartbreak and heroism.
Most importantly, it is a quest to uncover the secret behind all great stories—the secret of immortality.
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Magic & memoir
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Due to the personal nature of the story it only makes sense that Washburn himself would narrate - and he delivers.
Highly recommend.
Listening Was a Joy
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Candid tribute to George Lucas's greatest works!
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It was so interesting hearing him compare where writers get their inspiration. Very informative.
Introspective
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My take:
An original story and meditation on the way stories come to life by stealing, borrowing, and paying tribute to others. A meaningful reflection on what it means to be part of a chain of generations — much like the great stories are. A personal thread makes things compelling while research on stories like Indiana Jones and Star Wars offers new angles and insights into art and life. The story/meditation is a complex tapestry that weaves many strands of stories together, but it is remarkably organic. Not all of the adventure of this story feels equally intense, but it never loses sight of the things it loves which are calling it into being. Parts of it are likely to live in you after you’ve read it.
A good man’s reflections on life and death and the immortality a namesake seeks
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Thoughts on media and mortality
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Thought provoking and enlightening
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Emotional and Intellectual
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