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Summary: You Gotta Love Him
Review: After reading Kamikaze Cowboy, I wanted to read everything Mr. Benedict wrote. He has found his true calling as a writer. From the first page, I was swept up in the story, and could not put it down. Mr.Benedict deftly weaves the birth of his first son, the murder of his father and Shakespeare's Hamlet into an unforgettable tale of self-discovery. He is a dangerous wordsmith indeed as his writings continue to stay with you long after the book is finished. I hope his next book will receive the attention and notarity it deserves. It was an enlightening journey to witness his growth as a person. Thanks for the ride, Dirk.
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Summary: You Gotta Love Him
Review: Despite the fact that 'And Then We Went Fishing' is extremely well-written, it's also very helpfull for people who got into a similair situation. It's unbelieveble the way he presents the most personal things to the public, but it seems to carry out just fine. I have never read a book like it, however, I do recommend it to everyone who wants to get to know the true Dirk Benedict. Or to the ones who like to read gripping and insightful stories.
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Summary: A TAPESTRY OF THE HEART
Review: From the guy who brought so many cliches to the screen, to a writer with an honest and traditional background, came "And then we went fishing". I cannot describe the underlying sense or feeling one receives when reading this book. Then comes a story from out of the blue that confirms to you inside that there are good people in the world, moreover, there are people who can be honest with those they know not. To me that is the sign of a true writer,more importantly of a good man. Good Luck.
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Summary: I cried and I laughed
Review: I cried and I laughed after reading this heart rending tale of the birth of Mr. Benedict's first son and the death of his dad. It is an amazing work of literature which reminds you that tragedies come in all forms and so does joy and laughter. I respect him for his honesty and passion and the impact that the sharing of his stories has made in my life.
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Summary: The most thought provoking book I have read...
Review: I just finished this absolutely mesmerizing tale (or really two tales in one) and have come back to order kamikaze cowboy. Not everyone could open up his or her lives like this, but this is a life worth sharing. It is so refreshing and exhilarating to see such a fine actor have such other admirable qualities and the ability to articulate them to the world. I spent my afternoon curled up with this book, and read it cover to cover in one sitting. After all the books I've been required to read by higher education, by the so-called best writers, they all pale in comparison to And Then We Went Fishing: A Story of Fatherhood, Fate and Forgiveness. I recommend this book to everyone and anyone!
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Summary: Bravo! Bravo!
Review: I loved Dirk's Second book, and it was so wonderfully written by a honest man, not by a celebrity, and I actually felt for the man what he went through for the birth of his first son, George, by reading the pages, and I love the ending, and I hope that he would actually write more for the happiness, and the being of his fans, because we would want more, who wouldn't agree with me?
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Summary: An Amazing Story
Review: I was deeply moved by Dirk Benedict's honesty and daring to reveal and share such a personal tale. For me, the Shakespearean references to Hamlet added to the story as he gradually revealed the details. It was a powerful book for me, and gave me more respect for the inner strength of the author.
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Summary: A TAPESTRY OF THE HEART
Review: In case you didn't know, Dirk Benedict is that good looking actor who endeared himself to millions by playing the loveable scam artist, "Face" on the A-Team. In addition to this and numerous other acting credits, Mr. Benedict has to rank as one of the finest yet most under-rated writers of non-fiction in America. Believe it! He is THAT good! In, "And Then We Went Fishing", he delicately intertwines the story of the birth of his son with the tragic murder of his father. And he throws in a little bit of Shakespeare for company. But the English bard is not needed here as Mr. Benedict's smooth and thoughtful prose can easily stand on it's own merits. The author does not play it safe with this book. It's not just that he chooses to show us his heart and share his intimate thoughts. He risks compromising this by using flash backs. Lesser word smiths can mess up their stories when they use this style by confusing their readers with the "back and forth" technique. Not Dirk Benedict. He has masterful control of his prose and manages to captivate his reading audience. The result is a beautiful tapestry of 2 different stories that occured decades apart. The only criticism I have of this work is the occasional use of cuss words. Not to be prudish, but most of them were really not necessary. I would recommend that those who teach others how to write prose, put this book on their students required reading list. The tome will not only teach them technique but it will give them a clear example of what putting one's heart into their writing is truly about. Dirk Benedict, you're not only a talented actor but a great author. Encore.
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Summary: Another winner from Dirk Benedict.
Review: This book came my way as a gift from a friend. I'd read 'Kamikaze Cowboy' several times over the years and was interested in this new chapter. The intermingling of past and present events was remarkably effective. Once again, the book hit a personal note for me. The feelings I had about my own father's death were paralleled in the story of the death of Benedict's father, and I experienced a little of the release he felt at the birth of his son. Life goes on, and we only have the power to choose the ultimate direction of our own. Thanks, Dirk.
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Summary: Life
Review: This true life story is told with no holds bar'd the autor bears his soul for everyone to read. This gripping tail leads you on a a journy of forgivness showing that once you learn to let go of the things which haunt you life can realy begin. It is one of the most compelling books that I have ever read and as the two stories weave their way in and out of each other with skill.Although the book is VERY personal to Mr Benedict it does have a lesson which we can all learn
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