Jimmy Stewart and His Poems

Jimmy Stewart and His Poems by Jimmy Stewart. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780517573822.

"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.