Bob Thomas Boeken

The story of Walt Disney’s life--told as no other book can!Walt Disney is an American hero. From Mickey Mouse to Disneyland, he changed the face of American culture. His is a success story like no a man who developed animated film into an art form and made a massive contribution to the folklore of the world.After years of research, respected Hollywood biographer Bob Thomas produced a definitive biography of the man behind the legend of the unschooled cartoonist from Kansas City who when bankrupt on his first movie venture and developed into the genius who produced unmatched works of animation, and ultimately was the creative spirit of an international entertainment empire that has enchanted generations. Complete with a collection of rare photographs, Walt An American Original is a fascinating and inspirational work that captures the spirit of Walt Disney.Searching for that perfect gift for the #1 Disney fan in your life? Explore more behind-the-scenes stories from Disney

Embarking on a transformative journey, the author recounts eight years of adventure sailing around the world with his wife as First Mate. Faced with the monotony of daily life, they embraced spontaneity and reevaluated their dreams, turning procrastination into action. This narrative captures the essence of living fully and the challenges and triumphs encountered at sea, inviting readers to reflect on their own aspirations and the courage to pursue them.

Walt Disney is an American hero--the creator of Mickey Mouse, and a man who changed the face of American culture. After years of research, with the full cooperation of the Disney family and access to private papers and letters, Bob Thomas produced the definitive biography of the man behind the legend--the unschooled cartoonist from Kansas City who went bankrupt on his first movie venture but became the genius who produced unmatched works of animation. Complete with a rare collection of photographs, Bob Thomas' biography is a fascinating and inspirational work that captures the spirit of Walt Disney.

Few Hollywood careers have been more fabulous, more scandalous, more dizzyingly from rags to riches and from triumph to tragedy, more glaringly limelit than that of Joan Crawford born Lucille Fay LeSueur, in 1906 or (1908 according to her press releases) in Texas. Miss Crawford rose from being a telephone operator in Kansas City to glamour, glitter, romance and ultimate stardom.

ue to Russia's attempted invasion of Ukraine, Ukraine has been in the news now more than at any time in recent memory. But what is this country like? What are it's people like? What is it like in REAL LIFE, to a foreigner from halfway around the world?In 2016 as my corporate I.T. career was winding down, I sold, gave away, or threw away almost everything I had, packed two suitcases, and MOVED TO UKRAINE where I lived for five years experiencing real life in this wonderful country. I lived in the most historic section of Kyiv, became friends with some of the best people I've ever met, and had life-changing experiences along the way.This book is about those eye-opening, life-changing experiences, some good, some bad, while living halfway around the world.I tell how I was able to so quickly become acquainted with people from a wide range of Ukrainian life, how my life became carefree and rewarding at the same time, and how I faced down a deadly medical condition thanks to the great Ukrainian surgeons who saved my life, and then how I fled the country in 2022 amidst screaming air raid sirens and aerial bombardment!It's pretty racy for a corporate I.T. cubicle guy!You'll meet some of the key characters of my journey, and stories are broken by segments introducing you to some of the more interesting, unique elements of their culture and thinking.I want you to experience this amazing place through my adventures!