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The book is divided into seven major sections which are comprised of an aggregate 54, non-chronological, true short stories. Interspersed between the major sections is a comprehensive, four part series of photographic chapters entitled, "My Time" (part 1, part 2, part 3 and part 4, respectively). These chapters |
The book is divided into seven major sections which are comprised of an aggregate 54, non-chronological, true short stories. Interspersed between the major sections is a comprehensive, four part series of photographic chapters entitled, "My Time" (part 1, part 2, part 3 and part 4, respectively). These chapters provide the reader with an annotated, visual overview of Robert Sherman's life providing a fairly comprehensive account (at least from Sherman's perspective) of his relationship with his songwriting partner, [[Richard M. Sherman]] (the other half of the [[Sherman Brothers]] songwriting team. |
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==Critical Acclaim== |
==Critical Acclaim== |
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Revision as of 12:25, 14 July 2014
Moose: Chapters From My Life is the 459-page autobiography by Robert B. Sherman. It was edited by Sherman's younger son, Robert J. Sherman and was published in 2013 by AuthorHouse Publishers of Bloomington, Indiana, a year and a half after the author's death in 2012. The stories were written primarily between 1993-2004 but publication was delayed for unspecified reasons. Robert J. Sherman also provided the graphic design and layout.[1] The book and author was used as source material and credited in the 2013 Saving Mr. Banks film which starred Academy Award winning actors Emma Thompson and Tom Hanks. Actor BJ Novak portrays a young Robert Sherman in the film.[2]
Contents
The book is divided into seven major sections which are comprised of an aggregate 54, non-chronological, true short stories. Interspersed between the major sections is a comprehensive, four part series of photographic chapters entitled, "My Time" (part 1, part 2, part 3 and part 4, respectively). These chapters provide the reader with an annotated, visual overview of Robert Sherman's life providing a fairly comprehensive account (at least from Sherman's perspective) of his relationship with his songwriting partner, Richard M. Sherman (the other half of the Sherman Brothers songwriting team.
Critical Acclaim
"I was incredibly surprised at how well written the book was. We know Robert as one half of the prolific song writing team, but this book proves that he was also a fantastic writer as well. He certainly had a passion for it, and it shows through his tales."[3]
Publishing details
Moose: Chapters From My Life was published by AuthorHouse Publishers in November 2013 (paperback, ISBN 1-4918-8366-2)