Jimmy Stewart and His Poems

About this book

"Im sure I never said to myself: Now Jim--why dont you sit down and write a poem. Its still a mystery to me but I think probably its something that happened by accident--like a lot of things have happened in my life." So begins this delightful collection of poetry by Americas best-loved actor Jimmy Stewart. Interspersed with vivid recollections and charming illustrations the poems document a life that isnt too different from yours or mine. Jimmy Stewart won the hearts of generations of movie viewers with a confused innocence and stammering delivery that made his acting seem genuine and effortless. Somehow he managed to make the boy next door into a national hero. Now in Jimmy Stewart and His Poems the consummate Everyman shares tales from his everyday life. From fishing trips and dog stories to a hilarious account of a photo safari where the camera was lost to a hungry hyena the poems are related in Jimmy Stewarts inimitable voice and are enlivened with charming illustrations. The book confirms what we all expected--that the real Jimmy Stewart is every bit as endearing as the film characters hes portrayed. Jimmy Stewart and His Poems is a perfect gift one that fans will treasure as much as Jimmy Stewarts timeless performances.