
The Garner Files
A Memoir
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Michael Kramer
After suffering physical abuse at the hands of his stepmother, James Garner left home at fourteen. He became Oklahoma's first draftee of the Korean War and was awarded with two Purple Hearts before returning to the United States and settling in Los Angeles to become an actor. Working alongside some of the most renowned celebrities, including Julie Andrews, Marlon Brando, and Clint Eastwood, Garner became a star in his own right, despite struggles with stage fright and depression.
In The Garner Files, this revered actor and quintessential self-made man recalls "trying to decipher" William Wyler with Audrey Hepburn and Shirley MacLaine, breaking Doris Day's ribs, having a "heart-to-heart and eyeball-to-eyeball" with Steve McQueen, being "a card-carrying liberal---and proud of it," and much more. This audiobook features an introduction by Julie Andrews read by Wanda McCaddon.
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Where does The Garner Files rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
I found this book refreshing, brutally honest -ie, his love/hate relationship with Steve McQueen and unique. It is in unique in the sense and unlike other bios, that at the end of the book, his significant friends, family and loved ones share a heartfelt anecdote about Garner in their own words. It was so touching to hear how his wife Lois recounts the day they first met, (which made me smile as her recollection was slightly different and more detailed than Garner's one). He truly loved his wife. He also lists and recounts his experiences on every feature, TV show, mini series and made for Tv movie at the end of the bio.What did you like best about this story?
I've always been interested in James Garner and had the pleasure of meeting him a few times, but as he was such a private man, I really didn't know much about him. I learned of his impoverished childhood and how he faced great adversity as a child and into his adolescence. This built his strong, macho, grounded and loyal character. I especially loved his honesty in this book. He raves about working with Julie Andrews and my personal favourite Doris Day. Although he doesn't go into too much detail about the two movies he made with Doris. The only chapter I skipped was his chapter on Golf.Fascinating life! A good read!
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A bit disappointing.
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Almost didn’t finish it
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If you could sum up The Garner Files in three words, what would they be?
Great Life StoryWhat was one of the most memorable moments of The Garner Files?
I thought the info on his military experience was honest and gave some insight into what makes Garner Garner.What about Michael Kramer’s performance did you like?
At times I thought Jim Garner was telling the tale - not a narrator.Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
My strongest reaction was probably shared anger at some of the jerks that Garner met with and had to deal with along the way.Any additional comments?
I loved this - I have been a huge fan of his work, and while I often felt he was playing himself - not really acting - I always thought he gave his audience way more than their money's worth!!!Now I Know Why I Liked Him So Much!
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Garner was one of my favorite actors and I like the fact that he proved to be a man's man, an actor with principals and not just an actor that knew nothing else. Good life experiences, told it like it is and didn't spare the things he stood for and believed in to be shaped by the process.
A lot of insight
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What did you love best about The Garner Files?
James Garner's voice and personality come through completely, and unvarnished. What you see, is what you get.What did you like best about this story?
I was surprised to hear about some of the company he's kept over the years, and what he had to say about them.Which character – as performed by Michael Kramer – was your favorite?
Doesn't really apply, since it's a bio.Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
No, but I was eager to get back to it.Any additional comments?
Some of the best material comes in the outtakes, where friends, family, and associates are telling stories about James Garner.Michael Kramer is the perfect choice
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Sweet man
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The narrator was so good at capturing what my imagination thinks of as the essence of who James Garner is I would often have to remind myself that it wasn't James Garner narrating the book himself. I know darn well months from now my memory will make me forget that it wasn't James Garner who narrated this book because the narrator does such a good job.
In addition to Garner fans, golfers and race car enthusiast will appreciate this book since they are both a large part of what made Garner's life complete.
Book moves smoothly
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An Honest Life Story
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OK but fast listened some sections
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