Jimmy Stewart and His Poems/Audio Cassette

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Summary: Poems from the heart and soul of American's greatest.
Review: EVERYONE who admires Jimmy Stewart should have this audio book. Hearing his voice and the emotion he felt about his dog, a camera, and the "step" is what makes these poems remarkable. You find yourself feeling sad and happy about his dogs, feeling sorry for a camera, and intriqued about the "step."

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Summary: Poems from the heart and soul of American's greatest.
Review: I purchase the book/tape for my 16 year old son, who is a fan of Jimmy Stewart. I enjoyed it so much, I then bought my own copy. I listen to it many times on my way to work and home. It is funny, sad, and enthralling...the very essence of Jimmy Stewart. We actually found ourselves feeling sorry for the "camera" in one of his poems, grieved for his dog, and laughed at the "step."

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Summary: It is the very essence of Jimmy Stewart. I have 2 copies!
Review: I purchase the book/tape for my 16 year old son, who is a fan of Jimmy Stewart. I enjoyed it so much, I then bought my own copy. I listen to it many times on my way to work and home. It is funny, sad, and enthralling...the very essence of Jimmy Stewart. We actually found ourselves feeling sorry for the "camera" in one of his poems, grieved for his dog, and laughed at the "step."

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Summary: Poems from an American icon
Review: Probably the best way to read "Jimmy Stewart and His Poems" is to imagine the beloved actor reading them aloud, with his distinctive voice breathing life into each piece. The poems are illustrated by Cheryl Gross.

The book contains four poems, each of which is preceded by a short essay explaining how Stewart came to write it. Each poem is drawn from Stewart's real life experiences. The poems are as follows: "The Top Step in the Hotel in Junin," about a safety hazard at a hotel in Argentina; "The Aberdares!", about an African mountain range; "I'm a Movie Camera," about a camera he bought so that his daughters could film a family trip to Africa; and "Beau," about a beloved dog.

The poems are not particularly deep or impressive from a literary standpoint, but they have a certain folksy charm. Some sample lines from "The Aberdares!": "The North Pole's rather chilly, / Those who've been there all will tell. / There's lots of snow and lots of ice / And lots of wind as well." "Beau" is sentimental and funny, and, I must admit, reminded me of a particular dog who was part of my family. At 32 pages long, this is not a very substantial volume. Recommended for fans of Stewart.

Rating:
Summary: Poems from an American icon
Review: Probably the best way to read "Jimmy Stewart and His Poems" is to imagine the beloved actor reading them aloud, with his distinctive voice breathing life into each piece. The poems are illustrated by Cheryl Gross.

The book contains four poems, each of which is preceded by a short essay explaining how Stewart came to write it. Each poem is drawn from Stewart's real life experiences. The poems are as follows: "The Top Step in the Hotel in Junin," about a safety hazard at a hotel in Argentina; "The Aberdares!", about an African mountain range; "I'm a Movie Camera," about a camera he bought so that his daughters could film a family trip to Africa; and "Beau," about a beloved dog.

The poems are not particularly deep or impressive from a literary standpoint, but they have a certain folksy charm. Some sample lines from "The Aberdares!": "The North Pole's rather chilly, / Those who've been there all will tell. / There's lots of snow and lots of ice / And lots of wind as well." "Beau" is sentimental and funny, and, I must admit, reminded me of a particular dog who was part of my family. At 32 pages long, this is not a very substantial volume. Recommended for fans of Stewart.