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 Fascinating history of Hollywood. Jun 19, 2009
I loved this fascinating look at how culture changed drastically over the last 100 years. Their lives were very different from my own. My book club read this and all agreed it was one of our favorites so far. It has a very interesting ending.
Fascinating Jun 16, 2009
What a fabulous read, and for so many reasons. Well-written, well-paced, and so thought-provoking---as evidenced by the number of reviews.
I read this wonderful book in one sitting and was sorry when it ended. I'm still so curious about the lives of these characters that I hope Keith writes a follow up. I would love to know what happened to HJ's children. Certainly, her great-grandparents were so unique, pioneers of a new era. I still see the influences they made in Hollywood today.
The work raises such interesting questions about big business, parenthood, family loyalty, personal responsibility, women's rights, ecology, etc., that she easily accomplishes what I expect from a great book. I like seeing the world through another's eyes.
Hollywood History Jun 16, 2009
Brilliant written memoir of the founding of Hollywood. It is surprising to learn how many things the Whitley family influenced that are still important to Hollywood today. A triumphant story of the pioneer spirit.
Wow - What a fantastic work! May 01, 2009
The Father of Hollywood is a beautiful family saga about the founding of Hollywood. I discovered information about Hollywood I never knew. You can actually get a sense of how the people lived, worked and made Hollywood one of the most famous places in the world. I highly recommend it to anyone who is interested in learning the true story about the founding of Hollywood. You will even learn how the town got its name!
Hollywood History's Beginnings Apr 29, 2009
The Father of Hollywood follows Hollywood from its dusty origins to its glorious rise to stardom. It explains why all the directors and stars came to settle there. This book is magnificent and painstakingly researched. It holds a lot of hidden history. This compelling story should be a staple in every film production executive's library. It would be a fitting movie - similar to Gone With the Wind or The Titanic.
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