Grateful American – A Journey From Self to Service by Gary Sinise (A Book Review by Emerson J. Clauss III) Lt Dan stirs our emotions again, that is, with the help of a super talented actor, Gary Sinise. Grateful American is an easy read chronicling Gary’s rise from a “basement” actor starring in school plays and getting hooked, to being one of the most beloved characters in one of the most funny, enlightening and entertaining movies of our times, Forest Gump. In forest Gump, Gary portrays a severely injured Lt. Dan, a Vietnam Veteran who comes back into Forest’s life (played by the incomparable Tom Hanks) at crucial times in both of their lives. But long before that movie, Sinise shares with us, the learning of his craft, the hard work that his path follows to stardom, and his life along the way. In many ways, it is a true American tale. He and some of his friends (now notable or recognizable actors themselves) start a small Theatre Company; one t...
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"Where You'll Find Me", Risk, Decisions, and the Last Climb of Kate Matrosova
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“Where You’ll Find Me”, Risk, Decisions and the Last Climb of Kate Matrosova by Ty Gagne Wow, I purchased “Where You’ll Find Me” at an AMC (Appalachian Mountain Club) event on a Saturday, started reading Saturday night and had to finish it Sunday. In the makeshift AMC Bookstore at the event, I had overheard someone who had read it, say to another enthusiast, “once you pick this up, you won’t want to put it down until you complete it”. They sure were on target. Kate Matrosova’s story is the compelling part of this human endeavor; but for any outdoor enthusiast at almost any level of the sports available, this should be a “must read” book. Some of the reasons I selected the book are personal; but the book and Kate’s story, and the story of those who gathered together and worked to save her, is riveting. In this work, Ty Gagne explores the science behind making decisions in life or in the wilderness; sometimes without good information or with...