What people are saying after reading...

"WITHIN REACH"

 

George Lucas - "Billy was such an extraordinary person, and the book Within Reach is a wonderful reminder that he was indeed larger than life. I am pleased to have the inscribed copy for my library, and I will give the extra copy to the Lucasfilm library."

 

Earl Hamner - "Just leafing through the book Within Reach, I know it will give me an opportunity to get to know Billy in a "real way--not the superficial way we get to know each other on a movie set. I was also able to see the wonderful pictures of Billy when he was a kid."

 

Marty Ingels - "What a sweet book!"

 

Colin Gunderson - (Assistant to Tommy Lasorda) "As I read through it, I was amazed at how many lives Billy touched. What a good guy!"

 

Patrick Loubatiere - "I have to say that the book is so interesting that after reading a few pages of it, I nearly forgot that I was interviewed inside. I couldn't stop reading all those wonderful personal stories and memories."

 

Ron Masak - (Murder She Wrote) "I thoroughly enjoyed it!"

 

Fred Travalena - (Impressionist) "It is great!"

 

Dave Kelleher - "I am very glad there were so many Krofft show references in it. It is a great addition to my collection!"

 

Ron Wasserman - "My wife and I were delighted to read the book Within Reach. It is filled with the beauty and love that is so prevalent in the family!"

 

Scott Fredeman - "The book has so many testimonies and memories of Billy Barty. An enormous mix of celebrities and friends pouring out their hearts and thoughts. Not only will you read and learn about Billy Barty, but you will also get to know many famous people and their relationships with him."

 

Buck Wolf - (ABC News and Entertainment) "It's great! The quote from Ed Asner is hilarious!"

 

Allison Balson - (Little House on the Prairie) "I took some time to read the stories included in the book. Wow! What an amazing tribute!"

 

Catherine Parkins - "Being so fortunate to have been touched by Billy Barty's legacy through my brother Erik's life, reading "Within Reach" helped me see just how many other lives one man was able to touch. "Within Reach" presents a positive theme through its contributions and examples of how Billy Barty impacted his colleagues, friends, family and fans."

 

William Bradford - (Editor of the LPA newsletter) "Very entertaining! Cute pictures of Billy too!"

 

Carlena Adkins - (Bishop UCFM Ministries) "I just finished the book on Billy Barty, "Within Reach". Very well done! He was a remarkable person. The first time I had the moment to sit down and read it, I went through half the book!"

 

Sandy Rygle - "The book was very entertaining and enjoyable! When we finished the book we truly realized what a great man Billy Barty was and was really amazed at all the accomplishments Billy had achieved in his lifetime. "Within Reach" certainly gives one a lot of insight as to how a person with a disability can overcome it all and can attain anything in life if they really want it. That's just how Billy Barty was. Nothing was going to hold Billy back-nothing! If only there could be more Billy's! The authors certainly shed light on Billy's wonderful long career and made it possible for all readers everywhere to understand and know Billy a lot better, to have a deep respect for him, and to know what he was all about! He was loved by all who knew him and one can certainly see why after reading "Within Reach!" Even though I didn't know Billy personally, after reading "Within Reach," I came to have a deep respect and love for Billy, for the great man that he was!"

 

Steve Ungaro - "Within Reach" is an entertaining inside look at a giant of a man from people whose lives he closely touched. I've always been fascinated by Billy Barty's approach to the world he lived in. "Within Reach" not only increased my respect for this giant of a man, but it provided an open window into his life as seen by those who knew and loved him. His compassion, sense of humor and desire to perform well in the profession he loved. No job was too small and he approached them all with professionalism. "Within Reach" shows us how Billy, rather than rage out of prejudices against little people, strived to educate people. Not just us, but little people themselves. Being positively pro-active in his efforts and helping to form "The Little People of America". The most enjoyable part of this book is that it shows us Billy through the stories and anecdotes told by people whose lives he touched, many when they were children and how those experiences carried through their lives. "Within Reach" contains many pictures of Billy and his family through the years. If you are looking for a book that will entertain you, put a smile on your face and give you an insight into how special Billy Barty was, you will truly enjoy reading "Within Reach".

 

Cathy Gilstrap - "It's fantastic!"