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Earthbound Misfit Paperback – November 2, 2013

by Jerry Foster (Author), Dee Dees (Author)

4.8 54 ratings

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Earthbound Misfit is the story of Jerry Foster, a pioneer in the field of news helicopter pilots. What began a routine flying job reporting traffic for a local TV station, soon became much more, as Jerry began reporting news stories as well. His former training as a paramedic for the AMES project (for which he was Chief pilot), and his association with several law enforcement agencies, also allowed him the opportunity to help with rescues and recoveries. Very often, instead of just reporting the story, Jerry Foster was the story. The book also covers Jerry’s early life, and the demons that followed him for years, as well as his life after 20 years in the TV business. It covers his fall from grace, and his years of reclusiveness, before venturing out into the world of Facebook and discovering that he was still loved by many.

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600 pages
Language

English
Publication date

November 2, 2013
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6 x 1.36 x 9 inches
ISBN-10

096678295X
ISBN-13

978-0966782950
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Jerry Foster spent over 20 years as a news helicopter pilot, making the news nearly as often as he reported it. He had previously instructed pilots headed for Vietnam, and after retiring from the news, he continued flying a variety of aircraft, including corporate jets. He is married and spends his time between Phoenix and Show Low, Arizona. This is his first book. Jerry can be contacted at www.SKY12.tv Dee Dees has been a personal historian and writer for 17 years. Dee and her family admired Jerry during his celebrity days, long before they met. Dee is the author of Write Your Life Story in 28 Days, Raise Confident and Responsible Kids: 111 Common-Sense Tips, and has ghostwritten, co-authored or edited 11 other books. She and her husband live in Gilbert, Arizona. Dee can be reached at deedees@lifestorylady.com www.facebook.com/ddees or www.lifestorylady.com

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ LifeGuides Press (November 2, 2013)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 600 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 096678295X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0966782950
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.74 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1.36 x 9 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #1,741,239 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Customers find the book an interesting, engaging, and well written account of a man who touched many lives.

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"...But, this book was excellent. I lived in the Valley of the Sun (Phoenix) from 1970-1985, and then in Flagstaff after that...." Read more

"...to inches and put it safely into spaces where inches count, it is great reading, and all of it told in first person...." Read more

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"I used to work with Jerry and his story is amazing. And the best helicopter pilot I've ever seen. And I'm a pilot myself. I learned a lot...." Read more

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GATOR316

Jerry Foster, Pilot, Local Badass. R.I.P.

Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2023

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Grew up watching him on tv saving people from flood waters, hovering inches above the water, flying around from school to school landing on football fields or wherever it looked like a helicopter could not land, he landed it and it looked seamless. Great read with so much more content and badass stories.

Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2023

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One of my favorite reads

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BILL

THE READ OF A LIFETIME.

Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2016

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My sister in law recommended this book. I don't usually like a book unless it's a technical publication. But, this book was excellent. I lived in the Valley of the Sun (Phoenix) from 1970-1985, and then in Flagstaff after that. Jerry Foster was everywhere. A really good guy and he served his community and state well. If you grew up with him this book will have you glued to it. You truly can't put it down. This man truly had the dream job , and was able to tour the state while working. It's to bad politics ruined everything for him. I have the utmost respect for this man. Read the book. I guarantee you will enjoy every page of it. Best read I have experienced in quite awhile. I was disappointed when I finished the book. I hated to see the story end. It was that good.

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ElderGatesman

A helicopter icon's life story

Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2019

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I am a friend of Jerry Foster and I was delighted to be able to obtain a copy of his life and times and to live through some of his adventures vicariously. As a literary work there is room for improvement but as a story of a guy who introduced the helicopter into broadcast journalism, who rescued people from flooded rivers and knew the size of his machine down to inches and put it safely into spaces where inches count, it is great reading, and all of it told in first person. Jerry's career had some marvelous highs and it also had some abysmal lows and this book tells it all. Highly recommended reading.

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Loraine

This book brings back so many memories

Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2014

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As far back as I can remember, Jerry Foster was a staple in my household and my life...everyday we'd watch him on tv with his live reports. Then poof, he was gone, and I never knew what happened after he disappeared from channel 3. This book fills in all the missing spots, his rise from humble beginnings to flying the beautiful Arizona skies, to what happened to him after channel 3. I was heartbroken to read some things, but oh so very happy to read that he's finally happy and content! If you grew up during his news reporter in the sky days, like I did, you probably remember his voice, and I found reading his book, in his words, which are very easy to read btw, I could hear him reading the book in that voice I'll never forget. Thank you Jerry for letting your fans know you're doing great now!!! From a HUGE FAN of yours, Loraine

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Bill

A must read for all Arizonans

Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2013

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Just finished reading Jerry Foster's autobiography. I never write reviews but felt this book deserved one.

If you lived in Arizona in the 70s, 80s, or 90s (unless you lived under a rock) you knew Jerry Foster was the king of the skies. He captivated us with his live rescues, helping law enforcement chase down bad guys, and always being the first guy on the scene.

This book will give you an unprecedented view into the inner workings of the highly competitive TV news business. It is a truly fascinating story, starting from the very first primitive days of helicopter reporting (when Jerry literally created the industry), through today's hyper-competitive landscape.

It's also a very personal story. Jerry doesn't hold much back - he bares it all - which is what makes the book impossible to put down.

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Pat Prince

This book should be required reading for young people today.

Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2013

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A young man with little education does a stupid thing at a early age that will haunt him for the rest of his life. He overcomes many obstacles to become a pioneer in the News industry by flying helicopters to report the News and to save many lives along the way. The author received the prestiges Harmon award from President Regan as the top Aviator in the Country. The dedication of Mr. Foster to become the leader in his field should give insperation to many young people, who feel they can't make the most of their lives.
Thank you Jerry for your courage, dedication and inspiration. What a great book.
WARNING: Once you start reading this book you will not want to put it down.

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Billy Rice

Learning the "Rest of the story".

Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2013

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I am a fan of Jerry Foster in his tv news days but the 'rest of the story' makes for a fascinating read.

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