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YOUR HEROES, MY GRANDPARENTS
By Julie Rogers Pomilia, the Granddaughter of theIconic & Legendary Western Movie & TV Stars Roy Rogers and Dale Evans.

The first book ever by a Roy Rogers and Dale Evans family member to chronicle the\xa0lives of the "Royal Western Couple," one of the\xa0most famous couples in western\xa0film and television history from the distinctive perspective of their\xa0grandchild, Julie Rogers Pomilia.

We\xa0knew them as our heroes, but she knew them as simply, Grandma and Grandpa.\xa0Having lived through the 50\u2019s and 60\u2019s at the\xa0height of their popularity, and\xa0on into these current times when few people under the age of 50 remember them more\xa0as\xa0historic figures\xa0that had a great impact on American culture.

They were\xa0the Brad and Angelina of the 50\u2019s, before it was in vogue. Being\xa0the youngest daughter of Dale Evans\u2019 only biological son, Julie shares from\xa0personal experience, the love and acceptance\xa0her grandparents exuded as they\xa0adopted five children from different walks of life and cultures. Combining\xa0\u201cyours, mine, and\xa0ours, step, adopted and foster\u201d making nine total.

The\xa0author shares unique insights about what it was like living with her famous\xa0grandparents. Today, Roy and Dale are still\xa0relatable, and their granddaughter\u2019s\xa0heartwarming experiences transcend time and generational differences.