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5 Minutes for Books — How to Be Like Walt

January 19, 2009 by Jennifer Donovan

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here.

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I love my team over at 5 Minutes for Books. We each have a different favorite type of book, and so we are able to accomplish the goal of reviewing a large variety of books. We publish reviews for interesting and unique books along with recent bestsellers — for kids of all ages, gift-giving occasions, and most importantly — yourself!

Carrie found this book. When she’s not reviewing for us at 5 Minutes for Books, you’ll find her reviewing at her own blog, Reading to Know.

I don’t think its possible to say enough nice things about How to Be Like Walt: Capturing the Disney Magic Every Day of Your Life. Seriously. At first I was deterred from it because of the cover art. It was distracting. I also knew absolutely nothing about Walt Disney when I cracked the pages of this 389 page biography published by HCI Books. When I finally did get around to reading it, I intended to skim it. As it turns out, skimming is the last thing I found myself wanting to do as I learned about the man behind the mouse: Walt Disney. I devoured this book, word by word!

Walt Disney has to be one of the most admirable men I’ve ever had the pleasure of reading about. Sure he had his faults and this book does not ignore them. However, in the grand scheme of things, he really was an above-board sort of fellow, devoted to his wife and family, with strong work ethics and a servant’s heart. I can imagine that he was absolutely charming to know.

I think the thing that I appreciated most in learning about Walt was his desire to dream big dreams. The focus of this book is teaching people the principals that Walt followed in his own life, and making them your own. Each chapter tells you a little more of who Walt is and then offers encouragement as to how you could pattern your own attitude to mirror his (It’s like a practical application section smack dab in the middle of a biography which is really unique and interesting, I thought!). Williams talks about how Walt lived life as an adventure, how he dared to do impossible things, how he lived for the next generation and how he unleashed his imagination.

For my part, I honed in on the fact that Walt was a great dreamer with an excellent imagination. He was constantly coming up with new ideas and new approaches to old ideas in order to improve life not only for himself but for his fellow man. He knew he had great ideas when he was met with opposition or someone told him that something “couldn’t be done.” If everyone had agreed with him that his goals were achievable, then he knew that he wasn’t dreaming big enough. Williams offers this about Walt:

Children are naturally creative because they haven’t learned to inhibit their own creativity. They still see the world with childlike wonder. They look up at the clouds and see castles, pirate ships, and dinosaurs; adults look up and see only clouds. “Every child is born blessed with a vivid imagination,” said Walt. “But just as a muscle grows flabby with disuse, so the bright imagination of a child pales in later years if he ceases to exercise it” (page 66).

Walt was never content with the status quo. He was always looking for something better and typically he found it. I would like to dream like that.

There are countless ways which I learned to admire the man Walt Disney. I appreciated his integrity towards his family, particularly. Even though he was extremely busy being the most popular man in the country, Sundays belonged to his family. Furthermore, he attended every concert and school event for his two daughters that parents were invited to attend. He wanted his children to know that they mattered to him and they grew up knowing that they did. His daughter, Diane, is the one who gave the go-ahead to Pat Williams to write this book. She admired her father and approved the idea of someone writing about Walt in such a way as to give people someone to look up. In fact, I do admire Walt Disney and I’m so glad to have read this book.

Yes, it takes a little time but all the time is worth it, I assure you!

Would you like to win a copy of this book (U.S. shipping addresses only)? Leave a comment, and please see our site’s Terms and Conditions of Use for a complete list of our Contest and Giveaway Rules.

The winner of last week’s book, The Baby Fat Diet, is #39 Lynn.

Stay tuned this week for my first-ever podcast interview with one of the authors of this book!

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About Jennifer Donovan

Jennifer Donovan has been a part of the 5 Minutes for Mom team since 2007. She writes product reviews, covers events, and manages the 5 Minutes for Books weekly column and website. She lives in Houston and blogs at Snapshot about life with her family.

Reader Interactions


230 Comments

  1. Sandy M says

    January 25, 2009 at 3:40 pm

    Would love to read this! Thanks for the giveaway!

  2. Angie P says

    January 25, 2009 at 3:03 pm

    I’m a huge Disney fan. I’d love to read this book~thanks!

  3. Veronica Garrett says

    January 25, 2009 at 3:02 pm

    I would love to win this book.

  4. Diane S says

    January 25, 2009 at 2:57 pm

    i would love to win this book, have never fully read the bio of Walt but I hear it is interesting. And the fact that this book lays it out there for you too read and all is great. I am a total child at heart…..Mickey Mouse Rules.

    Thank you for the contest.

  5. Tamara Burks says

    January 25, 2009 at 2:12 pm

    Sounds interesting!

  6. Amy A says

    January 25, 2009 at 1:43 pm

    Thanks for the chance. Great prize!

  7. Roseann K says

    January 25, 2009 at 1:06 pm

    Love to read this! Thanks!

  8. DENISE says

    January 25, 2009 at 1:05 pm

    I would love to have this to read. Thanks!!

  9. Timothy Sternberg says

    January 25, 2009 at 12:49 pm

    It sounds like a good read.

  10. Greg Rice says

    January 25, 2009 at 12:12 pm

    Email subscriber

  11. Greg R says

    January 25, 2009 at 12:11 pm

    Sounds like a good book please enter me

  12. Kendra says

    January 25, 2009 at 11:53 am

    sounds like a great book ! thnx for the opp

  13. kathy pease says

    January 25, 2009 at 11:47 am

    this sounds like a great book 🙂

  14. Valerie Furr says

    January 25, 2009 at 10:46 am

    We have yet to take our two little girls to Disney World waiting for them to be big enough
    to enjoy it now we are expecting a little boy. This Rocking Horse is the cutest thing I have seen. This would be awesome for the new little boy. Walt Disney is a great imaginative person and made the world a better place to be with his
    parks he has built. I went several years ago and it was awesome would love this book. Thanks for a chance to win.

  15. Nicole D says

    January 25, 2009 at 10:45 am

    Sounds like a great book! Thanks!

  16. Jeanine P says

    January 25, 2009 at 8:26 am

    Nice prize! I would love to win! Thanks so much for the giveaway!

  17. Karen P says

    January 25, 2009 at 7:35 am

    Thanks for the contest, please enter me. 🙂

  18. Ordell Knot says

    January 25, 2009 at 6:45 am

    I’ve always been interested in Walt Disney the man. Thanks for the giveaway!

  19. Samantha Pruitt says

    January 25, 2009 at 5:51 am

    i’d love this!

  20. Laura Pruett says

    January 25, 2009 at 3:50 am

    I would love to read my son this book so that he could understand the man behind the cartoons.

  21. Adrian Lamont says

    January 25, 2009 at 2:12 am

    This is great, count me in.

  22. Lori Z. says

    January 25, 2009 at 2:02 am

    This sounds wonderful. Thanks.

  23. Sandra Schmidt says

    January 25, 2009 at 1:48 am

    I have always love Walt disney. It would be great to read more about him. Thanks for the chance to win!

  24. Katherine Newton says

    January 25, 2009 at 1:13 am

    I’d love to win this book. I love reading and am running out of books to read..I’d love to have one just delivered to my door!

    Thanks for the contest.

  25. Nancy says

    January 25, 2009 at 12:49 am

    I love Disney – the theme parks, the movies – I would most definitely love to read more about the man behind all the imagination, fantasy and positive messages and energy. Walt seems to have left quite a legacy from his dream that started with a mouse.

  26. Amy says

    January 25, 2009 at 12:44 am

    I love Disney! I’d love to read this!

  27. Sherri Siler says

    January 25, 2009 at 12:30 am

    I can’t wait to read this book. Walt Disney is one of my hero’s.

  28. Auriette says

    January 25, 2009 at 12:19 am

    I worked at Disney World for a couple of years. While I disagree with some of the decisions made by management then (in the ’80s) and more recently, I admire what Walt Disney built. For that reason, I’d love to read the book.

  29. Esther says

    January 25, 2009 at 12:04 am

    Sounds like a great book.

  30. Hesper F says

    January 25, 2009 at 12:01 am

    Sounds like an interesting read!

  31. Heather says

    January 24, 2009 at 11:46 pm

    I love all thing Disney!

  32. Barbara Hunt says

    January 24, 2009 at 11:18 pm

    Thanks for the contest!

  33. Angie P. says

    January 24, 2009 at 10:53 pm

    This looks like a great read.

  34. Diane says

    January 24, 2009 at 10:53 pm

    I’d love to read this book. I’m a huge fan of Disney- own a bunch of Disney DVD’s and had an annual pass to DisneyWorld for 3 years when I lived in Florida. And I don’t even have kids!!

  35. Melanie D says

    January 24, 2009 at 10:27 pm

    I think we could all use a bit of disney magic.
    :]

  36. Marion B says

    January 24, 2009 at 9:40 pm

    What a great giveaway prize!

  37. Joe N says

    January 24, 2009 at 9:35 pm

    Walt Disney has brought so much joy to so many. He is at the top of my list of people I wish I could have had dinner with. I would thoroughly enjoy reading this. Thank you for the opportunity!

  38. gracie n says

    January 24, 2009 at 9:24 pm

    This would be a great book to have!

  39. Julie K says

    January 24, 2009 at 9:18 pm

    I am a huge Disney fan and I would love to read this! Thanks.

  40. Janice Wright says

    January 24, 2009 at 9:11 pm

    I remember watching The Wonderful World of Disney on almost every Sunday night. Thanks for the wonderful giveaway!

  41. Erma says

    January 24, 2009 at 7:52 pm

    I would love the chance to win, thanks.

  42. Brenda S. says

    January 24, 2009 at 7:39 pm

    This sounds like a wonderful book.

  43. Carolyn says

    January 24, 2009 at 7:16 pm

    I think this book would be a great motivator for all of us. My preteens could even learn a bit!

  44. Ed Nemmers says

    January 24, 2009 at 5:50 pm

    Happy Weekend!

  45. Vicki Wurgler says

    January 24, 2009 at 5:21 pm

    it sounds like a good read

  46. cynthia says

    January 24, 2009 at 5:14 pm

    Thanks for a great giveaway!

  47. sito says

    January 24, 2009 at 4:45 pm

    Back in the day, Walt introduced the shows on The Wonderful World of Disney and I thought he had the greatest job in the world. I’d love to win a copy of this book.

  48. Susan White says

    January 24, 2009 at 3:42 pm

    subscribe to your feed.

  49. Susan White says

    January 24, 2009 at 3:41 pm

    I love Disney! I would love to read this book.
    Thanks so much!

  50. veronica sandberg says

    January 24, 2009 at 1:37 pm

    want to win this

  51. chastidy says

    January 24, 2009 at 1:23 pm

    I would love to read this 🙂

  52. Regina says

    January 24, 2009 at 1:23 pm

    Thanks for a great contest for an awesome read.

  53. Kathy says

    January 24, 2009 at 10:19 am

    I subscribe

  54. Kathy Davis says

    January 24, 2009 at 10:19 am

    I love Disney This would be really cool what do you think Disney would think of the movies they are making today….

  55. Kari Follett says

    January 24, 2009 at 8:08 am

    Im also a subscriber!

  56. Kari Follett says

    January 24, 2009 at 8:08 am

    This would be a great book to read, I’d love to win it!

  57. Paula Harmon says

    January 24, 2009 at 7:52 am

    I want to be more like Walt, and catch Disney magic everyday in my life. It wouldn’t hurt to have a little of his money too…

  58. amylou says

    January 24, 2009 at 7:31 am

    I love reading about famous people and I love history. This looks like a great book.

  59. Suzanne Reichel says

    January 24, 2009 at 4:48 am

    Walt Disney was a visionary and has brought so much joy to the world.

  60. Carrie Baird says

    January 24, 2009 at 3:10 am

    I would love to win this. I am a big Disney fan!

  61. Jay French says

    January 24, 2009 at 2:19 am

    I’ve always loved Walt Disney’s story.

  62. Chrysa says

    January 23, 2009 at 11:40 pm

    Looks great! Thanks for the giveaway!

  63. Lisa Vance says

    January 23, 2009 at 7:58 pm

    Walt Disney had a great outlook on life, this should be a great read.

  64. CHARLENE S. says

    January 23, 2009 at 7:02 pm

    I love Disney & I love biographies, so thanks for the giveaway :o)

  65. sarah h says

    January 23, 2009 at 6:27 pm

    I would like to read this book.

  66. Pam says

    January 23, 2009 at 5:40 pm

    I subscribe

  67. Pam says

    January 23, 2009 at 5:40 pm

    I am a huge fan of walt disney and would love to read this book. I had the priveledge of attending a seminar on disneys organizational/ creative thinking. It was very interesting and i still use one of the worksheets. Please enter me.

  68. dorothy l says

    January 23, 2009 at 5:30 pm

    sounds like a interesting book I would love to win

  69. Carissa says

    January 23, 2009 at 4:41 pm

    I’m a subscriber.

  70. Carissa says

    January 23, 2009 at 4:40 pm

    Sounds like a great book.

  71. ky2here says

    January 22, 2009 at 9:51 pm

    I’d like to be like Walt – except for cryogenically stored decapitated head thing. That’s just too far for me.

  72. Brenda says

    January 22, 2009 at 9:28 pm

    It sounds like a really good read! Thanks for the giveaway

  73. Rachel Newman says

    January 22, 2009 at 8:34 pm

    I am always looking for positive ways to keep the world looking bright. This would be a great win.

    Thanks!

    [email protected]

  74. Angela Palmer says

    January 22, 2009 at 8:16 pm

    Living in FL we know a lot about Disney. It would be nice to get past the facts and more into his head.

  75. Jennifer Hedden says

    January 22, 2009 at 4:10 pm

    enter me

  76. tung ton says

    January 22, 2009 at 3:29 pm

    perfect, a guide to keeping things frozen.

  77. Julia Magrath says

    January 22, 2009 at 3:09 pm

    Disneyland is my family’s favorite place in the world, I would love this book!

  78. Katherine Frazier says

    January 22, 2009 at 2:01 pm

    I hope reading this book will help me tap into my own creativity.

  79. PamperingBeki says

    January 22, 2009 at 10:26 am

    I’m a HUGE Walt Disney fan. I did more than one research paper on him in my school days.

    I would love to have this!

  80. Renee G says

    January 22, 2009 at 1:50 am

    I’d love to read this. We’re big fans of anything Disney.

    rsgrandinetti(at)yahoo(dot)com

  81. Mia J. says

    January 22, 2009 at 12:43 am

    I would really like to read this book. It sounds so interesting.

  82. Gabriel J. says

    January 21, 2009 at 11:17 pm

    Please, enter me, great prize!!!

  83. REBECCA TOWNER says

    January 21, 2009 at 8:09 pm

    who doesn’t love Disney??

  84. Jaime says

    January 21, 2009 at 7:23 pm

    awesome! what a great book to win! my daughter loves disney and I would love to read this one 🙂 thanks!

  85. Jason Nickolay says

    January 21, 2009 at 6:22 pm

    Walt Disney was a very inspiring person, and this looks like a very useful reference

  86. Nancy says

    January 21, 2009 at 2:44 pm

    I have your button on my sidebar too.

  87. Nancy says

    January 21, 2009 at 2:43 pm

    I’m a feed subscriber

  88. Nancy says

    January 21, 2009 at 2:43 pm

    I’m a newsletter subscriber

  89. Nancy says

    January 21, 2009 at 2:43 pm

    I’m a huge Disney fan, I’d love to win.

  90. Donna Wilde says

    January 21, 2009 at 11:54 am

    I would love to wint his awesome prize!

  91. Ashley says

    January 21, 2009 at 2:02 am

    this sounds like a wonderful book and i would love to read it. I am always trying to strengthen myself and how better to learn but from Walt Disney.

  92. Kathy Scott says

    January 20, 2009 at 10:01 pm

    Disney is the best. This looks like a good read.

  93. Gary Osborn says

    January 20, 2009 at 9:18 pm

    Wooo Hooo Make me a winner!

  94. David Clark says

    January 20, 2009 at 8:59 pm

    I am part of a family that is multigenerational Disney fans. We all love different projects that have come from the Disney company. My youngest is a certified Mickey-oholic!

    Thanks for the contest!

    superdavefive(at)yahoo(dot)com

  95. Stephanie says

    January 20, 2009 at 7:08 pm

    Looks like a good book! I’ve always been fascinated by Walt Disney and all that he accomplished. I’d love to read his full biography.

    And I think I’m going to add this book to my Amazon.com wishlist. 🙂

  96. Sue S. says

    January 20, 2009 at 7:06 pm

    Sounds like a good book. Walt was a genius and a character.

  97. Gina Stratos says

    January 20, 2009 at 6:28 pm

    Subscriber
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  98. Gina Stratos says

    January 20, 2009 at 6:28 pm

    What a great concept for a book
    [email protected]

  99. Karen says

    January 20, 2009 at 4:33 pm

    I think I would really enjoy reading this!

  100. Samantha R says

    January 20, 2009 at 3:55 pm

    I subscribe to feeds

  101. Samantha R says

    January 20, 2009 at 3:55 pm

    I would love to read this!

  102. Angela J says

    January 20, 2009 at 3:31 pm

    I’d love to read this, my favorite animated feature of all time was Snow White–

  103. Linda Gilbert says

    January 20, 2009 at 2:57 pm

    I would love to win this book.

  104. Jane K says

    January 20, 2009 at 2:26 pm

    I would like to win this book as I enjoy everything about Walt Disney.

  105. djp says

    January 20, 2009 at 1:42 pm

    much to learn

  106. trishden says

    January 20, 2009 at 12:42 pm

    I need to be more like Walt and not afraid to push the envelope. Thanks for a great giveaway!

  107. Susan C says

    January 20, 2009 at 11:55 am

    I would love to be like Walt and see the magic in everyday things!

  108. Melissa P says

    January 20, 2009 at 11:35 am

    Thanks for the giveaway!

  109. Monique Bradley says

    January 20, 2009 at 11:28 am

    I am a huge Walt Disney fan! He is absolutely one of my heroes. I’d love to read this book.

  110. Ken Stross says

    January 20, 2009 at 10:44 am

    I grew up with ‘Uncle Walt’ every Sunday night on the Wonderful World of Disney. This sounds like an excellant addition to my Disney library.

  111. david basile says

    January 20, 2009 at 9:44 am

    big disnry fan i would really like to own this

  112. Linda Howard says

    January 20, 2009 at 9:23 am

    Please enter me. Thanks!

  113. Susan says

    January 20, 2009 at 9:00 am

    I am very interested in this book. If I don’t win, I hope my library has it!

  114. Cheryl Riecke says

    January 20, 2009 at 8:55 am

    I think the book would be very interesting, would very much love to read it.

  115. Angela Wilson says

    January 20, 2009 at 7:35 am

    I love all things Disney, so this would be a great book for my collection

  116. hawkshoe says

    January 20, 2009 at 7:18 am

    Having been to Disney world over 10 times, I would be very interested to read all about the man resposible for such an incredible place.

  117. Carol Lawrence says

    January 20, 2009 at 4:58 am

    Mr. Disney started it all,a great man. I would love to read the book.

  118. Terra Heck says

    January 20, 2009 at 3:18 am

    I’d like to read this book.

  119. Stephen Saunders says

    January 20, 2009 at 2:46 am

    This book would be a keeper.

    And wow, I did attempt reading through those terms and conditions but OMG… I don’t have the patience to read all that. I’ll just try to behave myself and hope that will suffice. 😉

  120. Shirley Hodge says

    January 20, 2009 at 2:31 am

    I am afraid that I agree with DeMille a great friend of Walt’s who said that if Walt Disney could see what is being created and shown on TV in his name he would turn over in his grave. I recently spend some time with my grandaughter watching TV especially the Disney channel and was apalled at what I saw being broadcast for young children.

  121. karly says

    January 20, 2009 at 12:49 am

    I’d love to read this book and get reacquainted with my creative inner child!

  122. Dianna A. says

    January 20, 2009 at 12:21 am

    I would love to get to know a Mr. Disney a bit better. I think he shares a wonderful message. Thank you for the opportunity to enter this contest for such a great book.

  123. Sandra P. says

    January 20, 2009 at 12:20 am

    What a wonderful message to share, I would love to get a better grasp of this message.

  124. Amy N. says

    January 20, 2009 at 12:04 am

    i also get your newsletter.

  125. Amy N. says

    January 20, 2009 at 12:03 am

    i subscribe to your feed.

  126. Amy N. says

    January 20, 2009 at 12:03 am

    i would love to read this book.

  127. Christine Groce says

    January 20, 2009 at 12:01 am

    I’m a subscriber. Count me in. Thanks!!

  128. Faerylandmom says

    January 19, 2009 at 11:50 pm

    How refreshing to know that someone like Walt Disney isn’t covered in dirt! I would love to read such an optimistic book!

    I subscribe to your feed and newsletter. 🙂

  129. Lauren says

    January 19, 2009 at 11:36 pm

    I love the idea of this book 🙂

  130. Mary says

    January 19, 2009 at 11:24 pm

    I subscribe to your feed.

  131. Mary says

    January 19, 2009 at 11:24 pm

    I get your newsletter.

  132. Mary says

    January 19, 2009 at 11:24 pm

    This sounds like an interesting read!

  133. Sherra Petersen says

    January 19, 2009 at 11:17 pm

    I need this book to remind me to use my imagination!

  134. Renee C says

    January 19, 2009 at 11:13 pm

    Would love to win this for my father in law, he is a big Walt Disney fan.

  135. israel y says

    January 19, 2009 at 10:41 pm

    looks like an interesting book, thanks for the chance to win it

  136. Veronica L. says

    January 19, 2009 at 10:35 pm

    Would love to read this book! Thanks for a great giveaway 🙂

  137. Melissa says

    January 19, 2009 at 10:06 pm

    Sounds like a good book! Thank you!

  138. Christi says

    January 19, 2009 at 9:36 pm

    I also subscribe to the newsletter!

  139. Christi says

    January 19, 2009 at 9:35 pm

    I subscribe to your feed via bloglines!

  140. Christi says

    January 19, 2009 at 9:35 pm

    Looks like a great read! Thanks!

  141. Jill W says

    January 19, 2009 at 9:25 pm

    Your button is on my sidebar, thanks!

  142. Jill W says

    January 19, 2009 at 9:24 pm

    I get your newsletter, thanks!

  143. Jill W says

    January 19, 2009 at 9:23 pm

    I am a subscriber, thanks

  144. Nora Scott-Platt says

    January 19, 2009 at 9:12 pm

    I love disney and this would be a great way to look at life.

  145. Jill W says

    January 19, 2009 at 9:11 pm

    Looks very interesting-thanks!

  146. Sheila says

    January 19, 2009 at 8:53 pm

    Sounds great!!

  147. christopher h says

    January 19, 2009 at 8:21 pm

    sounds like a great book

  148. Francine Anchondo says

    January 19, 2009 at 8:14 pm

    Newsletter Subscriber

  149. Francine Anchondo says

    January 19, 2009 at 8:13 pm

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  150. Francine Anchondo says

    January 19, 2009 at 8:12 pm

    I love disney anything and would be interested in reading this book. Thanks for the giveaway.

  151. Catherine copeland says

    January 19, 2009 at 7:59 pm

    this sounds like an amazing book.

  152. jane jakins says

    January 19, 2009 at 7:34 pm

    walt disney

  153. ellen cunningham says

    January 19, 2009 at 6:36 pm

    Ever since our honeymoon at Disney my husband has been a Disney fanatic so count me in.

  154. Pat says

    January 19, 2009 at 6:24 pm

    Thank you for a delightful book review. What a great incentive to read a
    good book!

    Thanks also for the contest. Best wishes for a happy & prosperous 2009!

  155. nicole schellhas says

    January 19, 2009 at 5:44 pm

    i’m a huge disney fan.. walts my idol! i would love to win this one!

  156. Elizabeth Ray says

    January 19, 2009 at 5:36 pm

    I’ve always been fascinated with Walt, but I’ve never seen this particular book. Count me in!

  157. Michelle Henderson says

    January 19, 2009 at 5:10 pm

    I’m the ultimate Disney freak and I would love to win this! Thanks for the chance!

  158. Adrienne Gordon says

    January 19, 2009 at 4:47 pm

    great book

  159. Lisagee123 says

    January 19, 2009 at 4:34 pm

    Twittered

  160. Lisagee123 says

    January 19, 2009 at 4:32 pm

    newsletter subscriber at same email name but at aol.

  161. Lisagee123 says

    January 19, 2009 at 4:31 pm

    My brother used to work for the company.
    He’d like this book.

  162. Becky Grayson says

    January 19, 2009 at 4:26 pm

    This sounds like a fantastic read. Something that I wouldn’t have thought about reading before I read the review.

    Thanks so much!

  163. TheAngelForever says

    January 19, 2009 at 4:21 pm

    I also subscribe to your feed.

  164. TheAngelForever says

    January 19, 2009 at 4:21 pm

    I receive your newsletter.

  165. TheAngelForever says

    January 19, 2009 at 4:20 pm

    This books sounds wonderful. Thanks for the great opportunity.

  166. Rebecca says

    January 19, 2009 at 4:19 pm

    I’m a subscriber on Google Reader.

  167. alycep says

    January 19, 2009 at 4:19 pm

    Having been obsessed with all things Disney for 35 years, this would indeed be perfect for me. I have been in awe of the way he created a place where you could leave your troubles behind and enter a new, positive happy place if only for a day or 2.Love to read this book.

  168. Rebecca says

    January 19, 2009 at 4:15 pm

    I just went to Disneyland, and would love to learn more about the amazing mind behind it all!

  169. Jackie says

    January 19, 2009 at 3:56 pm

    I’ve always loved Disney and am fascinated by their seemingly endless creativity and imagination. I would love to get a little more of that back in my life!

  170. Sharla says

    January 19, 2009 at 3:15 pm

    I’ve got your button!

  171. Sharla says

    January 19, 2009 at 3:14 pm

    I subscribe to your newsletter.

  172. Sharla says

    January 19, 2009 at 3:13 pm

    I’d love to win this book! Thanks so much!

  173. Miche says

    January 19, 2009 at 3:04 pm

    I subscribe to your newsletter too, thanks!

  174. Miche says

    January 19, 2009 at 3:03 pm

    Oh my GOSH! I’d LOVE to win!! I am a HUGE Disney fan and even had the honor of playing Mickey Mouse and other similar height characters when I was in the Walt Disney World College Program my fresh. year of college. I would LOVE this book!!! It just sounds fabulous. Thanks so much!!!

  175. C. clemens says

    January 19, 2009 at 2:52 pm

    HI, please enter me.

  176. herblady says

    January 19, 2009 at 2:18 pm

    I’m a subscriber as well.

  177. Holly says

    January 19, 2009 at 2:14 pm

    Look great! Can’t wait to read it!

  178. herblady says

    January 19, 2009 at 2:12 pm

    I would *love* to win this book. Walt was part of my childhood. Thank you for the chance to win!

  179. Ken Robinson says

    January 19, 2009 at 2:07 pm

    Disney rulez, dude. Please accept my entry. Thank you.

  180. Mark says

    January 19, 2009 at 1:53 pm

    I am just a Disney fanatic I have to put my name on the list. Sounds like a great read.

  181. Abby says

    January 19, 2009 at 1:52 pm

    What a wonderful gift for my hubbie who is the biggest Disney fan you will meet!

  182. Jaclyn Reynolds says

    January 19, 2009 at 1:34 pm

    This book looks awesome! Huge Disney fan here. 🙂

  183. rita hessey says

    January 19, 2009 at 1:30 pm

    I’d love to read this! I love all things Disney.

  184. Mikki says

    January 19, 2009 at 1:15 pm

    I’m facebooking this!!

  185. Mikki says

    January 19, 2009 at 1:15 pm

    I have a button on my blog!

  186. Mikki says

    January 19, 2009 at 1:14 pm

    I subscribe via google reader

  187. Mikki says

    January 19, 2009 at 1:13 pm

    My daughter LOVES anything Disney!! She would love this!

  188. susan varney says

    January 19, 2009 at 1:00 pm

    love to win

  189. shannon Baas says

    January 19, 2009 at 12:45 pm

    Sounds like a good book.

  190. Krista Stone says

    January 19, 2009 at 12:29 pm

    This book sounds like something I would enjoy–thanks for sharing this review!

  191. Lisa B says

    January 19, 2009 at 12:28 pm

    I love reading about anything Disney and the man behind the mouse! We are actually going to DisneyWorld next week, so excited!!!

  192. PisecoMom says

    January 19, 2009 at 12:06 pm

    Sounds like a great book! I’d love to read it.

  193. michele anne jaquays says

    January 19, 2009 at 11:50 am

    Once again another great giveaway. i sure would like to win.

  194. Laura says

    January 19, 2009 at 11:49 am

    Walt Disney was an amazing man and very talented man who had the vision of park where people could spend time with their children unlike anywhere else in the world. He definitely made that dream come true and we all continue to enjoy it and return year after year. It truly is a magical place.

  195. Lisa McLeod says

    January 19, 2009 at 11:44 am

    Love Disney.

  196. Karen Gonyea says

    January 19, 2009 at 11:36 am

    Count me in 🙂

  197. Heather Johnson says

    January 19, 2009 at 11:28 am

    and I’m subscribed in Google Reader already 🙂

  198. Heather Johnson says

    January 19, 2009 at 11:28 am

    I’d love to win this – Disney is my favorite place in the world

  199. MRS.MOMMYY says

    January 19, 2009 at 11:19 am

    love reading about walt disney and all that went thru to make his dreams come true-sounds interesting

  200. Shara says

    January 19, 2009 at 11:01 am

    I would love to read this book! Thanks!

  201. Amy from Occupation: Mommy says

    January 19, 2009 at 10:49 am

    This sounds like a great book!

  202. Angela C. says

    January 19, 2009 at 10:32 am

    I subscribe

  203. Angela C. says

    January 19, 2009 at 10:31 am

    I remember reading a biography of Walt Disney when I was in grade school and I thought he was a great man then. I would love to read this one.

    accoupons at gmail dot com

  204. Linda says

    January 19, 2009 at 10:04 am

    Good Luck to all

  205. Courtney says

    January 19, 2009 at 9:36 am

    This sounds like a great read! I have been to Disney only a hand full of times in my life but now that i have kids i find myself more intranced with Disney than i was as a kid. I get to relive the excitement and joy through the eyes of my children and it is amamzing. I would love to know the man who was able to embody this experience into a place for family.

  206. cindy says

    January 19, 2009 at 9:27 am

    what a fascinating man-count me in to win the book!

  207. Amy says

    January 19, 2009 at 9:18 am

    I came over from 5 Minutes for Books–I’d love to win this one!

  208. Michael Capp says

    January 19, 2009 at 8:58 am

    I’d love to win!

  209. Anna says

    January 19, 2009 at 8:56 am

    I subscribe to your feed.

  210. Anna says

    January 19, 2009 at 8:55 am

    Please enter me. This books sounds great.

  211. Susan S. says

    January 19, 2009 at 8:45 am

    This sounds like a wonderful book! Thanks for the giveaway opportunity!

  212. Charlotte Winters says

    January 19, 2009 at 7:16 am

    I’d love to win this book. It sounds like a really good read! Thanks.

  213. Carol says

    January 19, 2009 at 6:47 am

    I get your newsletter.

  214. Carol says

    January 19, 2009 at 6:45 am

    I have your button. ceeceeblogger.blogspot.com

  215. Denise Sachs says

    January 19, 2009 at 6:45 am

    This sounds like a great prize!

  216. Carol says

    January 19, 2009 at 6:45 am

    I subscribe.

  217. Carol says

    January 19, 2009 at 6:45 am

    What a nice book, I’ve never seen it before.

  218. Colette S says

    January 19, 2009 at 5:41 am

    I have the giveaway button on my blog

  219. Colette S says

    January 19, 2009 at 5:40 am

    I subscribe

  220. Colette S says

    January 19, 2009 at 5:40 am

    I would love to win

  221. Upstatemomof3 says

    January 19, 2009 at 4:58 am

    I suscribe to your feed.

  222. Upstatemomof3 says

    January 19, 2009 at 4:57 am

    I get your newsletter.

  223. Upstatemomof3 says

    January 19, 2009 at 4:57 am

    I love Disney. I would be thrilled to win a copy of this book.

  224. Jill H. says

    January 19, 2009 at 2:55 am

    Newsletter Subscriber

  225. Jill H. says

    January 19, 2009 at 2:17 am

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  226. Jill H. says

    January 19, 2009 at 2:16 am

    I'[d love o read this, I love all things “Disney”

  227. Leslie says

    January 19, 2009 at 1:59 am

    This sounds like a wonderful book. Something different from my usual romance novels.

  228. Maddy says

    January 19, 2009 at 12:55 am

    Well I for one shall stay tuned for that interview.
    Best wishes

  229. Nicole says

    January 19, 2009 at 12:45 am

    i subscribe to your feed.

  230. Nicole says

    January 19, 2009 at 12:44 am

    it sounds like a good read…count me in! thanks!

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