In Search of My Father: A Portrait of Leslie Howard
Ronald Howard
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Add to basketSold by Gadzooks! Books!, Lompoc, CA, U.S.A.
AbeBooks Seller since 25 June 2007
Condition: Used - Very good
Quantity: 2 available
Add to basketUNCOMMON 1981 FIRST U.S. EDITION hardcover with jacket. NOT an ex-library book. UNREAD COPY with unmarked, well-bound pages. Jacket is bright and glossy, although edge-worn, with short edge tears. Overall, a good, bright, sturdy copy of an uncommon volume. 255 pages, includes index and filmography, photo-illustrated. "In Search of My Father is a biographical book written by Ronald Howard, the son of the famous British actor Leslie Howard (best known for playing Ashley Wilkes in Gone with the Wind). The book is both a memoir and an investigative biography. Ronald Howard explores the life, career, and mysterious death of his father, Leslie Howard, whose plane was shot down by German fighters over the Bay of Biscay in 1943 during World War II. For decades, the true reason behind Leslie Howard's death remained unclear?was he simply a civilian casualty, or was he involved in secret wartime intelligence work? Several key themes of the book are as follows. Father-son relationship: Ronald?s quest to understand the father he barely knew, as Leslie died when Ronald was just a boy. Hollywood and wartime Britain: The contrast between Leslie?s film career and his alleged wartime activities. Espionage and conspiracy theories: The book dives into possible covert roles Leslie may have played during the war, including suggestions he may have been working for British intelligence. Loss and identity: Ronald's personal journey in reconciling his public and private understanding of his father. The book is a compelling read for fans of classic film history, wartime mysteries, and personal memoirs. It sheds light not only on Leslie Howard?s life but also on broader wartime secrecy and intrigue.".
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