You may find that giveaways start having a Christmas theme as Sim's Life starts to feature gift inspiration for the festive season! This particular giveaway is perfect for Disney lovers who want to know more about how it all started. Had Walt always loved to draw? Where did he find his inspiration for the characters we all know and love today? Find out in the new book release from Pen and Sword books, written by Andrew Stanley Kiste. Keep reading to find out what to expect and also for your chance to win a copy of The Early Life of Walt Disney book!
Walt Disney's Childhood
The biography is a breath of fresh air, covering overlooked aspects to Walt's life than just his artistic skills. Find out how the world and cultural narrative of twentieth centuary America shaped Walt in this deep delve read.
Born on 5th December 1901 in Chicago, Illinois, Walt relocated to Marceline, Missouri with his parents and 4 siblings in 1906. This is where he spent most of his childhood. This is where he found his love of drawing, something that ultimately would shape the rest of his life.
It's always great to find out more about an inspirational person's life, and I love how this book touches on Walt's parents lives too. It gives a more thorough look into how Elias and Flora met. Alongside and how their jobs and ambition helped shaped the Disney family.
Did Walt Disney lie?
You really will find out so much more about Walt Disney in this book. From Walt lying about his age in order to join the American Red Cross as a driver at the end of World War 1, to him becoming homeless whilst fighting to achieve his dream.
Details about the book
At 272 pages, with 24 images you will not want to put this well researched and detailed book down! The mid section of the book features pictures from Walt's life that shaped the world of Disney as we know it. You can purchase the hardback book directly from Pen and Sword currently priced at £20 (RRP: £25).
About the author
Andrew Kiste is a historian and high school teacher who has written many books abou the Walt Disney Company. Including A Historical Tour of Walt Disney World and Walt Disney and the 1964-1965 New York Worlds Fair. So it's only fitting that he wrote this fabulous insight into the moments and events that shaped Walt Disney's life.
How to enter The Early Life Of Walt Disney book giveaway
Enter the giveaway using the Gleam form below and do not forget to answer the question by leaving a blog comment below.
The Early Life of Walt Disney Book
TERMS & CONDITIONSGiveaway ends at midnight on Sunday 24th October 2021.
Open to UK based entrants.
Winner drawn at random by Gleam.
The winner will be notified within 72 hours of the giveaway ending.
Winner will each receive 1 x The Early Life of Walt Disney book
The prize is non-refundable.