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General Savage by Dik Shepherd

Fri Jul 31, 2009 1:44 pm

Well, guys, I am sure that you remember one of our favorite movies, "Twelve O'Clock High" starring Gregory Peck. The movie ends, and my ole Bud - Dik Shepherd - that's right, Dik Shepherd - picks up the story of General Frank Savage.
I could put Gregory Peck into the book as General Savage, I guess because I have seen a number of Gregory Peck movies, and the Dik's story looks like a script that Gregory Peck would have taken and ran with.
I just finished reading his book which is a story wrapped around fact, and it also shows that Dik has a sensitive side that you may or may not appreciate.
I actually hated to see the story end.
I am waiting for Dik to provide me with a POC for purchase of his book, and asked about a WIX discount, but we'll have to see.
the price is a little steep through the website below, but I don't think Dik controls that - but then again I don't know. I just wanted to share his book with you guys if you are interested.
I am not pimping the site below, it was the only one I could find with the cover.

http://books.trafford.com/06-1394

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Fri Jul 31, 2009 1:52 pm

and asked about a WIX discount

Don't see that happening from someone who was banned from wix for being...well...a DICK :shock: .
Someone who still berates this site and it's members at every oppturnity. :evil:
I'd rather read Mein Kampf :shock: :idea:

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Fri Jul 31, 2009 1:56 pm

Jack Cook wrote:
and asked about a WIX discount

Don't see that happening from someone who was banned from wix for being...well...a DICK :shock: .
Someone who still berates this site and it's members at every oppturnity. :evil:
I'd rather read Mein Kampf :shock: :idea:


I imagine that there are some hard feelings, naturally. But as I have grown older, I have kinda let some things slide off the ramp into the trap where it stays. Perhaps Dik has mellowed since the banning, but I do not presume to speak for Dik, only myself.
His book was sent to me as a gift, and I am merely passing along that I read his book and it wasn't a bad read.
I have never read Mein Kampf, might give that a look too. Thanks

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Fri Jul 31, 2009 2:29 pm

No offense intended to you BTW Gary. :!: :!:

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Fri Jul 31, 2009 4:00 pm

Jack Cook wrote:No offense intended to you BTW Gary. :!: :!:


None taken, none taken.

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Fri Jul 31, 2009 7:15 pm

Jack Cook wrote:
and asked about a WIX discount

Don't see that happening from someone who was banned from wix for being...well...a DICK :shock: .
Someone who still berates this site and it's members at every oppturnity. :evil:
I'd rather read Mein Kampf :shock: :idea:[/quote

Come on Jack, dont hold back, not that you ever have, just tell us how you really feel...... :wink: :wink:

Lynn

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Fri Jul 31, 2009 7:29 pm

Tell ya what I'll read it right after I read "The Audacity of Hope" :shock: :idea: :!:

Fri Jul 31, 2009 7:36 pm

I'll tel you what, Jack. We can trade books. I'll loan you "Audacity" and you can loan me "a Bold Fresh Piece of sugar," by Oreally. :D

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Fri Jul 31, 2009 7:56 pm

Has long has it has lots of pictures :shock:

Fri Jul 31, 2009 8:20 pm

It's oReilly. I'm sure it's written in large print and comes with an audioCD. :P

Fri Jul 31, 2009 9:28 pm

i've had no run ins with sheperd. ( :prayer: thank god.... :lol: he's fiesty, cranky, can be rude too), but he know's his crap from his oatmeal. handle with gloves & he can be a great source of info. he's pme'd me a few times since he got the boot........ always cordial.

Sat Aug 01, 2009 9:52 am

Lets get back onto topic and lay off the personal attacks. The book will interest folks here on WIX and I want them to be able to learn about it without wading through Forum BS.

Tim

Sat Aug 01, 2009 6:33 pm

Thanks Tim.
It is really a good read. If one is familiar with Gregory Peck and his acting in the 40's this book is Peck circa 40's-50's
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