Duke: The Life and Times of John Wayne

by Donald Shepherd, Robert Slatzer, Dave Grayson

Traces the great star's life from his boyhood in California, through his college football years, to his apprenticeship and ultimate success in films

Genres: Nonfiction, Biography

372 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1985

Reviews

[Jaime · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am a huge John Wayne fan and I loved this well-written and researched story of the legend. The book chronicles his life from his birth in Iowa to international stardom. One is given an insight into his marriages, family life, career, his political activities, and his rise to being an American icon. Never pandering, this is an honest view of the man's life and struggles. Most touching were his family relationships, his battle with cancer and his conversion to Christianity. This was an enjoyable reading experience.

[Mike Thomas · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book about his life, goes into very good detail and is a great read, well worth a look......

[Julie · Rating 3 out of 5]

well written and a good read

[Jackie Thurston · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great autobiography if you are into them this is worth reading

[Lauren Monsey Nagel · Rating 3 out of 5]

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