Look Up - Way Up!
The Friendly Giant
The Biography of Bob Homme
by Grant D. Fairley
US/C$19.95
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147 Pages 6" x 9" Paperback
ISBN 978-0-9780275-0-6
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The charm and
sincerity of “The Friendly Giant” are eloquently captured in this
insightful and affectionate biography of the classic children’s
entertainer. Grant blends the fond memories of his own childhood as
a faithful TV fan of “Friendly” with insights into what made Bob
Homme the true giant he was.
Hal Sullivan, Editor Windsor Life Magazine |
Your descriptions and the memories you included
summoned up instant pictures in my mind. (you actually made me cry in one spot!) It was certainly a walk down memory lane with all your references to things from my childhood - the cartoons, the other children's programming (like Captain Kangaroo & Romper Room) - all came flooding back as I continued to read. Karen from Petrolia |
| I read it and enjoyed it very much. The
second book I bought is for my sister - she will love it also. Randall from Washington |
I'm enjoying learning more and more about the Friendly Giant.
Many times I feel like you are narrating the story directly to me.
Paula from Harrow |
| I really enjoyed reading the book so much that every
time I would finish reading each chapter in the book I just couldn't
put it down...a very good read... Aaron from Toronto |
The book was very captivating and brought you to a place and time
that was very special and imaginary. Thank you for letting me sit in
that rocking chair by the fire again.
Jill from Brampton |
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I just finished reading "Look Up - Way Up" and it was a
delight. Grant Fairley has explored the world of Friendly and
left the wonder intact!
Barbara from Lucan |
The book brought me back to my childhood, in an
instant I flashed back to sitting on the big brown coach with my
pillow in hand and the aroma of my mom making breakfast. Thanks for
rekindling those memories for me. Monica from Windsor |
| I really enjoyed reliving so many
parts of the Friendly Giant. I can think of my daughter in her own
little rocking chair watching the show all those years ago. Anne from Newmarket |
In reading the book, it brought me back to time
when my life was that of a child. No worries, no real problems, and
a safe environment. The book is very easy and enjoyable reading with
some wonderful insights into Bob "The Friendly Giant" and his life.
Well done! Jack from Burlington |
Look Up - Way Up!Chapter TitlesDedication Acknowledgments Preface 1 Look Back - Way Back 2 Cocoa & Cinnamon Toast 3 Once Upon A Time... 4 Early One Morning – Many Mornings 5 Grown-up Kids – Sort of... 6 Past and Present Together 7 Giant Thinking 8 The Giant Comes to Life 9 The Castle Family 10 Rusty & Jerome Come To Life 11 Jerome & Big Ten Football 12 A Friendly Philosophy 13 Wisconsin Roots 14 Story & Song 15 A Giant War 16 There Is No Place Like Home... 17 Go North Young Man 18 Life at The CBC 19 Castle Life 20 Chairs And Chains 21 Tales and Tunes 22 A Chemistry Lesson 23 Two Voices Learn To Dance 24 Giant Friends & Foes 25 Friendly Moments 26 Forever The Friendly Giant 27 Good Night Friendly 28 Friendly On Friendly c.1984 29 A Friendly Speech – Typical of His Talks With Seniors c.1994 30 The Golden Age of Children’s Television In Canada 31 The Golden Age of Children’s Television In The United States 32 Friendly & The Canadian Myth |
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