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The most prominent of his published books are: His new book Catalina Summer Sketches of the Past. Gil feels truly blessed. He has been a man for all seasons, from professional athlete, on to Veteran, to politics and law, educator and now an accomplished writer. Gil and his wife enjoy their children and grandchildren as they continue to write and live in Lake Arrowhead, California. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App.
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Review In Catalina Summer, Gil Lefebvre offers a definitive portrait of a summer spent on the island. To get the free app, enter mobile phone number. See all free Kindle reading apps. Don't have a Kindle?
Gilbert Lefebvre 1 January Language: Be the first to review this item Would you like to tell us about a lower price? Share your thoughts with other customers. Write a product review. Most helpful customer reviews on Amazon. Gil Lefebvre hits a grand slam with Catalina Summer. I turned pages faster than Ernie Banks turns a double play. I read it faster than a Randy Johnson fast ball This book is a perfect read for anyone who wants to spend a summer on an idyllic Island living the life that resembles true fantasy at it's best.
The true life characters jump off the pages and become your best friends, I fell in love with the people, the story, the baseball, the island, the life style, the writing, the humorous fun and best of all the heartwarming human interaction. Beware, read this book at you own risk There are life lessons on every page that every kid and adult needs to learn.
Gil and his siblings had parents who knew how to be parents You will laugh and cry at the same time Listen-up team don't miss this pitch Gil and his family know and live baseball- both professionally and passionately. Gil has spent much of his live on Catalina, and he goes back frequently. In this book he uses his experiences and real people to tell an interesting story of a place only "26 Miles Across the Sea" too often visited as a curiosity, at a camp site, or on a cruise.
It's more than that!
Gil brings back great memories of a different time. Those of us who worked and frequented the Island in the late 50's, early 60's will forever treasure our memories of growing up there. We had probably the best time of our lives, although we did not necessarily know it at that time!
Thanks for sharing some great memories Gil and your story of it is fantastic! Lefebvre not only gave me insight into his youthful ploys on the island, but just as important, he slipped in between the lines how very different the 50's were than today.
He implies a sense of clarity was lost over time. Readers Benefits of registering Where are my ebooks? Describe your issue Have a question not already answered in the links at left or on our main FAQ page? Most of his youth was spent at his family s popular baseball camp on Catalina Island.
Gil feels truly blessed. Lefebvre's adventures are the catalyst that leads me to share and revisit memories of those days gone by. Beware, read this book at you own risk Amazon Giveaway allows you to run promotional giveaways in order to create buzz, reward your audience, and attract new followers and customers. Most of his youth was spent at his family s popular baseball camp on Catalina Island. It became a short baseball career as life was interrupted by the ongoing Vietnam conflict.
Gil was drafted out of high school with the Oakland Baseball Organization and later traded to the Angels. It became a short baseball career as life was interrupted by the ongoing Vietnam conflict. After fulfilling his obligations in the U. Army, he continued his education.
As newly weds in , Gil and his wife Marcia sailed around the world. The visit of over twenty-nine countries gave him profound incites to world issues. After working in a family law firm he became drawn in another direction, this time as a public educator. He went on to receive many distinguished awards for his innovative style of teaching.
Lefebvre's novel pivots around the Catalina Baseball Camp, but it's not limited to ballgames or campfires. It's about a time we've all passed through -some with. Editorial Reviews. Review. In Catalina Summer, Gil Lefebvre offers a definitive portrait of a summer spent on the island. Gil not only chronicles his remarkable.