Timmy's in the Well: The Jon Provost Story (100s Visual)
by Laurie Jacobson, Jon Provost
Book Summary Information
Author: Jon Provost, Laurie JacobsonEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2007-11-01
ISBN: 1581826192
Number of pages: 256
Publisher: Cumberland House Publishing
Book Reviews of Timmy's in the Well: The Jon Provost Story (100s Visual)
Book Review: Great book, but sloppy format
Summary: 4 Stars
First of all, let me say that I read this on my Kindle, which is not quite the same experience as reading it in a "physical book" format. Reading "straight text" on a Kindle is pretty much the same experience as a book, but when pictures, timelines, etc are inserted here and there, it can get confusing. Others have commented in their reviews on the small, dark pictures, and on the timelines not always being on the same page as the comments being displayed (in the physical book). Both of these are even worse on the Kindle.
I also had trouble with comments from people who seem to have the same first name: "which" Bruce is this? "which" Laurie is this? which "Susan" is this? "Most" of the comments from others listed a last name, but not all. Listing a last name (or at least a last initial) for ALL quotes/comments would have helped in that regard.
Having said all that, I enjoyed the book immensely. What a great look into Jon's life (and kids in Hollywood during the '50's and '60's, in general), not just from Jon himself, but from his family, friends, coworkers, and fans.
As a kid growing up in the '50s and '60's, I watched Jon in Lassie and always wanted "his life". I now see that he had a much different life than I thought he did. He still went through the same trouble "finding oneself" that we all go through in our teens, but he had to do it with the added burden of EVERYONE watching him! I can't even begin to imagine that!
The added comments from his family members and other child stars tended to make the story a bit meandering while I was reading it. However, at the end of the book, I realized those comments actually gave more depth into the situation, and I was glad to see the story from many angles.
Good job, Jon and Laurie, and continued success!
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