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Happy Trails: The Story of Roy Rogers and Dale Evans
Happy Trails The Story of Roy Rogers and Dale Evans Author:Roy Rogers, Carlton Stowers "Happy Trails is not just another Hollywood nostalgia book, although it abounds with anecdotes from two of show business's most successful careers. It is not a sermon, although it carries a strong Christian witness. Happy Trails is the deeply personal story of a man and woman whose off-screen lives have been every bit as exciting and in... more »teresting as those they portrayed on movies, radio, and television -- a couple who has supplied three generations with examples of talent, integrity, and faith...
In Parts I and II of Happy Trails, Roy and Dale remember their childhoods and early careers: with humor and candor they tell how Leonard Slye and Frances Smith came to be "King of the Cowboys" and "Queen of the West." Then, in Part III, they chronicle their years as partners -- the growth of their large and active family, their long and satisfying careers.
Lively accounts of their well-known co-stars -- the inimitable Gabbvy Hayes; Trigger, "the smartest horse in the movies; Pat Brady; Bullet; the Sons of the Pioneers -- fill the pages of Happy Trails. And sixteen pages of photographs visually trace their lives and careers from the earliest movies to the present day.
It has not always been "happy trails" for Roy and Dale. Like any family, the Rogers' have had their share of heartache, and they are honest about the troubled times in their lives. But a growing and vital faith in Christ has helped them accept hard times with love for each other and gratitude for the gift of life. That faith shines through in the pages of this book.
Happy Trails is a delight to read -- warm, human, and believable. Filled to overflowing with the wholesome good spirit that has made Roy Rogers and Dale Evans heroes to millions of people, Happy Trails is a real treat for fans of all ages."« less
Our family loves watching old Roy Rogers movies and old re-runs of the Roy Rogers Show so this book was perfect for us. We were able to get to know them better. Another book that is a good one is Angel Unaware by Dale Evans.