The Garner Files: A Memoir

Not likely.

different Narrator.

will check before I get another book with this narrator

Probably will not be able to finish listening.

I've always loved James Garner, the actor and the man he appears to be--and I still do. His
life story gave me a window on a different age in a small Oklahoma town. Those experiences created the man we have all come to know.

I admit that I'm not interested in either golf or in car racing but, whether it was the narrator or the author's words, I listened with interest and laughed.

One of my favorite areas of the book were the brief stories at the end told by some of his family and closest friends. I felt that I had a much deeper look into the kind of man James Garner was and is.

The only thing that was jarring to me, being of a different political viewpoint than Garner, is his heated distaste for those of the opposing party. He is, of course, welcome to his viewpoint. All that I'm saying is that I wish he (and other actors) would understand that there are two differing viewpoints in this country and we, who don't accept his premise, are rather tired of reading negative comments directed at us. It's just my opinion and it didn't change my overall thoughts about the book.

I still recommend this book and the narrator. James Garner really IS a curmudgeon!

James Garner has always been a favorite of mine. I was looking forward to hearing more about him. Mid-way through the first download I gave up. I almost didn't buy the book because Michael Kramer was the narrator. I should have gone with my first thought. His delivery came across as snide and gossipy, picture the person at the edge of the room full of people leaning into the person next to him and whispering behind his hand. The sonorous voice and flat affect were just too much to continue listening to. What a disappointment.

I loved having the opportunity to hear stories of Garner's experiences in the tv and film industries and his interaction with other personalities. A totally enjoyable book.

James Garner's voice and personality come through completely, and unvarnished. What you see, is what you get.

I was surprised to hear about some of the company he's kept over the years, and what he had to say about them.

Doesn't really apply, since it's a bio.

No, but I was eager to get back to it.

Some of the best material comes in the outtakes, where friends, family, and associates are telling stories about James Garner.

Great Life Story

I thought the info on his military experience was honest and gave some insight into what makes Garner Garner.

At times I thought Jim Garner was telling the tale - not a narrator.

My strongest reaction was probably shared anger at some of the jerks that Garner met with and had to deal with along the way.

I loved this - I have been a huge fan of his work, and while I often felt he was playing himself - not really acting - I always thought he gave his audience way more than their money's worth!!!

It was interesting and never dragged down. I thought his life is very interesting. I have always enjoyed watching his movies and TV programs