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  • Bill Tyler
  • Toy planes, buttons and automobiles: ripple effects of a life well lived
  • Personal memoir

Summary

Personal memoirist William H. Tyler didn’t want a business biography; he wanted a joyful book about growing up in small-town California during World War II. Collections & Recollections celebrates his “discovery moments” through colourful writing and stunning images of his prized mid-century memorabilia.

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I am so happy with the result! It was such an honour to work with your team. You were so sensitive during a difficult time while also taking my dad’s story across the finish line.
Amy TylerBill's daughter
Dear Sam, I know Amy has told you how pleased I am with the book. Bill had been talking about doing a memoir ever since we returned to California. Fortunately, Amy found your company, and the rest is history. I told him before he died I would finish his book, and he understood. It is a lovely little book in every way. Thank you.
Susanne TylerBill's wife
Amy has really made this happen, and it has helped me try to get through this extremely difficult time without my dear Bill. I told him before he died that I would finish the book for him and he was pleased. Best wishes.
Susanne TylerBill's wife
I am excited to share experiences or discoveries that produce that almost electrical zap of insight I’ve felt many times in my life.
Bill Tyler(8 January, 1933 – 13 August, 2024)

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