If Your Build It: A Book about Fathers, Fate and Field of Dreams (Signed!) [B1384]

2014 signed PB with some moisture rippling in the bottom corner of the first 40 pages. If You Build It... is a funny and moving memoir about fathers, fate and field of dreams. Dwier Brown played Kevin Costner's father for five minutes at the end of the movie Field of Dreams. Despite being an actor for 35 years and performing in hundreds of other films, plays, and television shows, it was those five minutes that changed his life. Since the movie's release in 1989, Brown has been recognized by dozens of fans who have told him poignant stories about their fathers and how watching the film changed their lives. Their touching stories helped Brown put into perspective his own father's unexpected death just a month before he began filming Field of Dreams.

From recent Amazon/GoodReads reviews: "I've watched Field of Dreams many times and shared it with my kids, who loved it as much as I do. Dwier's book captures the heart of the story-a boy's enduring love for a distant father, the central theme of both the film and the book. Dwier is a sensitive, passionate storyteller, and I read his memoir in two sittings. His narrative flows effortlessly, vividly bringing his experiences to life. I especially appreciated how he wove in stories from fans of the film, many of whom found deeper connections with their own fathers. Highly recommended, especially for fans of baseball and the movie."; "One of the best books I've ever read. Every son and father should read it. Heartfelt and very well written. It will make you laugh and cry . . a lot. Thanks, Dwier."; "If you loved the movie you will love this book. Besides having great writing and great stories, Dwier Brown's book has a great heart. Hearing his life story leaves you with the impression that not only we he just the right actor for the part of John Kinsella but that he was SUPPOSED to play that role, in that his family story intertwines with the core of Field of Dreams in a mystical way. I could not put it down once I started reading it, which was 2 weeks after I visited the FOD ball field in Iowa."; "Wonderful story and beautifully told. Thought provoking in so many ways. Didn't want it to end."