Oh I am just giddy after reading this excellent memoir🤗🤗🤗! Dick Nunis gave me an even greater appreciation for Walt Disney and solidified my assumption that he was an absolute genius! It was such a joy to relive the experiences that this "apprentice" journeyed through with his Master. Nunis shared so many rich historical details of the early days in the Disney Parks, as he was front and center with all the action.
Some of the facts were eye opening. Back in the day, Disneyland was a place not only for the common family, but for Presidents and Dignitaries alike. The park stood as a symbol for American ingenuity, and the world was intrigued. To that end, they were a constant presence at The World's Fair, drawing millions of visitors.
I also learned that Walt Disney was a media guru - he knew how to work all the angles, even having a television show promoting Disneyland and all of its attractions (I vividly remember watching the Sunday night specials as a child).
It fell upon a select number of individuals to keep Walt Disney's dream alive, and Nunis was one of the lucky few at the helm, to make sure each step was Walt Disney inspired. I love how each of his chapters offers a lesson learned from his experience.
This is an excellent gift book for any Disney fan and would also make an awesome grad gift with sage advice in every chapter! With full-color photos, historical facts, behind-the-scenes info, and wonderful insight, Dick Nunis has written a wonderful memoir that doubles as a history of the Happiest Place on Earth!
Many, many thanks to partners, TLC Book Tours and Hachette Books for this beautiful copy! I'm SO GRATEFUL!
Read 10/27/22
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