Millions of Americans know him on horse-back, on foot, and on film--an American idol whose movies merit a special section at video stores across the country even now and reappear regularly on movie channels. But for Wayne, much of his real life, for 15 years, was spent on board the Wild Goose, 136-foot converted World War II mine-sweeper and sister ship to Jacques Cousteau's Calypso. It was where he relaxed and entertained, where he most enjoyed his roles as husband and father and friend. Bert Minshall, captain on the Wild Goose, became more than that--he became confidant, chronicler, and crutch to Wayne, as well as companion to Wayne's children. In hundreds of still pictures, in home movies taken with his 8mm camera, and a diary, Minshall recorded day-to-day life aboard the yacht--interludes with famous guests, as well as routine family activities. Much of that material is included in On Board with the Duke, providing an intimate and revealing glimpse of Wayne and the people around him.
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Millions of Americans know him on horseback, on foot, and on film. But for John Wayne, much of his real life, for 15 years, was spent on board the Wild Goose, a 136-foot converted World War II minesweeper and sister ship to Jacques Cousteau's Calypso. It was where he relaxed and entertained, where he most enjoyed his roles as husband and father and friend. Bert Minshall, captain on the Wild Goose, became confidant, chronicler, and crutch to Wayne, as well as companion to Wayne's children. In hundreds of still pictures, in home movies taken with his 8mm camera, and in a diary, Minshall recorded day-to-day life aboard the yacht -- interludes with famous guests, as well as routine family activities. Much of that material is included in On Board with the Duke, providing an intimate and revealing glimpse of Wayne and the people around him. -- Midwest Book Review
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A great read for fans of the Duke and of West Coast yachting!,
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This review is from: On Board With the Duke: John Wayne and the Wild Goose (Hardcover)
Captain Bert Minshall was aboard John Wayne's classic 1942 136' minesweeper conversion Wild Goose for the last 16 years of the Duke's life. He says "The great, aging yacht was the actor's proudest possession as well as a much cherished floating retreat and playground. She was the sort of ship you'd expect John Wayne to own. . . big, rugged, comfortable, impressive. Few stars would have had the money or grit to take on such a formidable pain in the pocketbook. But to Duke, owning the Wild Goose capped a life that had been lived to the hilt. She was more than status symbol. . . she was an extension of himself."
Capt. Minshall obviously had enormous respect for Wayne, his family, his career, and his vessel. The book is a well written and fascinating inside look at his adventures cruising the coast from Alaska to Mexico with the Duke.
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Can't get enough of the Duke!,
By R.B. Brisbane "True Fan" (Miami, FL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: On Board With the Duke: John Wayne and the Wild Goose (Hardcover)
Very entertaining coffee table book written by Bert Minshall who worked on JW's yacht. I have recently taken a cruise on board the Wild Goose so this book really takes you back in time if you are not able to go on board in person. Good book and lot's of nice pictures.
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Very Nostalgic,
By Lion Hearted Guy "Leo" (Calif) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: On Board With the Duke: John Wayne and the Wild Goose (Hardcover)
I was fortunate enough to work on the Wild Goose as a teenager one summer back in the mid sixties.
I remember meeting the Duke on board the first day as he gripped my hand, nearly crushing it and saying "pleased ta meet ya young fella" I could smell the scotch on his breath and the non-judgemental enthusiasm in his welcome. Moments I'll always cherish. The book captures this nostalgia with plenty of stories, family details, and intimate pics. The man was indeed a legend in his own time, just as was the Wild Goose. Capt. Minshall does a great job with the narrative. Highly recommended read for the true John Wayne fan.
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