James michener james michener 19071997 is best known for hismany epic historical novels, which have sold an estimated 75 million copies worldwide. Michener, as he is popularly known as, is a well known novelist, philanthropist and story writer from pennsylvania, united states. Micheners numerous bestselling novels also included the source, centennial. If you knew or served with this sailor and have additional information or photos to support this page, please leave a message for the page administrators here. Apr 02, 2015 in general, the michener novels set in wartime are more engaging than those set in peacetime because the author, a war veteran, is particularly adept at crafting conflict. Michener, the renowned chronicler of epic history turns his extraordinary imagination to a world he knew better than anyone. Michener transports us back thousands of years to the holy land. Micheners numerous bestselling novels also included the. To help us recommend your next book, tell us what you enjoy reading. The source depicts awful excavation standards, even for the 1960s. I read james michener s sayonara on my kindle after seeing the 1957 movie version starring marlon brando when it ran on tcm. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. He wrote more than 40 books, most of which were lengthy, fictional family sagas covering the lives of many generations in particular geographic locales and incorporating solid history.
He is wellknown for the amount of research that went into his work in addition to the length of his novels 900 pages was a short novel for him. Journey, a novel by james michener published in 1989, was expanded from a section originally cut from his large novel alaska 1988. Tracing the islands rich and varied history from its volcanic beginnings through its turbulent years toward statehood, the author relates a colorful and absorbing tale of the territory that eventually became part of the united states. Caravans james albert michener by james albert michener and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. In the novel, four characters tell us their stories and reveal micheners insights about the place of the novel in the modern world. James albert michener february 3, 1907 october 16, 1997 was an.
Michener, the master of historical fiction, revisits the scenes of his first great work, tales. In return to paradise, michener revisits the islands and cultures of the south pacific in the late 1940s, combining factual descriptions and tales set in such exotic places as tahiti, fiji, new zealand, and australia. In the novel, four characters tell us their stories and reveal michener s insights about the place of the novel in the modern world. Grove day, rascals in paradise offers portraits of ten scandalous men and women. This book takes a good number of pages to get into but please dont give up. There may be some dogeared pages showing previous use but overall a great book.
In a thrilling collection of nonfiction adventure stories, james a. This military service page was createdowned by steven loomis saigonshipyard, ic3 to remember michener, james pmof, lcdr. Greg zimmerman mar 1, 2012 nothing cracks a turtle like leon uris, says cletus, the slackjawed yokel, in a. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading sayonara. I acknowledge that i have read and agree to penguin books australia.
In the early 1600s, young edmund steed is desperate to esca. Michener and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Unfollow james michener books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. James michener, author of novels that sweep through the history. Michener 19071997 was an american author of historical fiction and nonfiction. The collection is a sequel to the pulitzer prizewinning book tales of the south pacific, the collection that launched his career in 1947. Michener was one of the worlds most popular writers, the author of more than forty books of fiction and nonfiction, including the pulitzer prizewinning tales of the south pacific, the bestselling novels the source, hawaii, alaska, chesapeake, centennial, texas, caribbean, and caravans, and the memoir the world is my home. Fine in 14 maroon cloth and brown paper covered boards with gilt decorations and text stamping on the spine and on the front board with a remainder mark on the top edge of the text block. James was born on february 3, 1907 in new york, united states. Mar 01, 2012 does anyone still read leon uris or james michener. James michener could be said to represent the classic ragstoriches story.
Lukas yoder, a novelist who has enjoyed a long, successful career, has finished what he believes to be his final work. How james michener derailed my career later bloomer. Michener had numerous bestsellers and works selected for book of the. Return to paradise is a collection of short stories written by american author james a. His original partner was chineseamerican oliver lee, and he. James a michener books biography and list of works author. I found all four welldrawn with each polishing a different facet of michener s perspective. Michener brings his grand epic tradition to bear on the fourhundredyear saga of america s eastern shore, from its native american roots to the modern age. He was born in doylestown, pennsylvania, on february 3, 1907, and abadoned by his parents. The years that followed, with their great variety of odd jobs and experience, were an important part of his early education. Since its original publication c1959, micheners sprawling saga of the hawaiian islands has been enjoyed by millions of readers.
I had a number of criticisms of the movie that were sufficiently addressed by the book. Michener has 150 books on goodreads with 493225 ratings. His nonfiction writings include the 1992 book the world is my home and sports in america. On january 10, 1977, he was given the presidential medal of freedom by gerald r. James albert michener was born on february 3 in the year 1907. The book depicts five men, one of whom was an english lord, journeying in 189799 from great britain through canada to dawson, yukon, to participate in the klondike gold rush. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. The flimsy package didnt contain the ice skates that i wanted. Even with all the changes of the 1960s and the supposed cultural diversity of america, racism is still a major problem and xenophobia is still obvious and are even a major issues in the coming election this year. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. In general, the michener novels set in wartime are more engaging than those set in peacetime because the author, a war veteran, is particularly adept at crafting conflict. Micheners numerous bestselling novels also included the source, centennial, texas, hawaii, and chesapeake.
The history that white spirit a novel based on a true story is based on and a song by john denver about the australian convict settlement moreton bay. His books include tales of the south pacific, hawaii, the drifters, texas, and poland. In his triumphant best seller, james michener unfolds a powerful and. Through the discoveries of modern archaeologists excavating the site of tell makor, michener vividly recreates life in an ancient city and traces the profound history of the jewish peoplefrom the persecution of the early hebrews, the rise of christianity, and the crusades. It is the object of dreams and daring of countless men and women who have made it the last, great frontier of human endeavor. James michener 19071997 is best known for his many epic historical novels, which have sold an estimated 75 million copies worldwide. The book is a staggering paiella of information culled from history, conversations, literature and micheners stays there for over thirty years.
From australia and new zealand to the new hebrides and polynesia. I have a particular soft spot for tales of the south pacific 1947, the. In his signature style of grand storytelling, james a. The king of the bestsellers talks about friends and enemies, getting older, television and of course texas, his new novel of the lone star state. In 1960, michener was chairman of the bucks county committee to elect john f. Micheners writers handbook is an invaluable resource for book lovers, editors, and, of course, writersaspiring and accomplished alike. The novel was selected by the bookofthemonth club and the readers. The bestselling book was adapted into the popular musical and film, south pacific. Greg zimmerman mar 1, 2012 nothing cracks a turtle like leon uris, says cletus, the slackjawed yokel, in a memorable simpsons episode. Michener was born in new york in 1907 and grew up in doylestown, pennsylvania, which he left at fourteen to bum his way crosscountry. This is an original hard cover program from the mirisch corporations 1966 production of james a. Then a tragedy strikes in his community, and he becomes obsessed with writing about it.
Return to paradise short story collection wikipedia. The book is a staggering paiella of information culled from history, conversations, literature and michener s stays there for over thirty years. James a michener books biography and list of works. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. As captain of the schooner tiki iii, troy drifted from adventure to adventure while carrying passengers and cargo anywhere from hong kong to pitcairn island. James albert michener february 3, 1907 october 16, 1997 was an american writer. James michener has brought the human touch to that exciting exploration by bringing to life six men and women. In his final years, he lived in austin, texas, where he died of kidney failure on october 16, 1997 at the age of 90. February 3, 1907 october 16, 1997 was an american author. In 1960, michener was chairman of the bucks county committee to elect. Michener, the master of historical fiction, revisits th. James a michener books list of books by james a michener. He was a very popular american author of more than almost 40 books, most of which were fictional, lengthy family sagas covering the lives of a lot of generations in particular geographic locales and incorporating solid history.
With our original reading list you get the perfect tool to enjoy james michener s books the way they where meant to be enjoyed. The book was not a huge financial success, however, until it became the basis for. Then i reread james micheners archaeological saga, the source, and realized. James michener how the gift i wanted least became the one i needed most. I read james micheners sayonara on my kindle after seeing the 1957 movie version starring marlon brando when it ran on tcm. A brilliant book and a worthy successor to tales of the south pacific. They are about the lives of many generations in a particular place.
James michener is a craftsman who never distracts us from the characters hes writing about. Michener also drew on his experiences in politics during the early 1960s. Michener served on the advisory council to nasa and the. With gardner mckay, james holden, lani kai, guy stockwell. Book is in good condition with no missing pages, no damage or soiling and tight spine. In his triumphant best seller, james michener unfolds a powerful and poignant drama of six young runaways adrift in a world they have created out of dreams, drugs.
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