This volume was published as part of the Little Big Books which were noted for their thickness and the small height and width. Most titles were intended for children, but this one seems aimed at adults and those who followed Hollywood cerebrates in the 1930's. Loaded with stills from some of his films including behind the scene photos of his dressing room and preparations on the set.
Beatty includes some of Rogers political commentary. If you are looking for a brief overview of his life, this will do despite the almost childish gushy text especially when the author covers Mrs. Rogers.
Rogers was killed along with Wiley Post in an plane crash in Alaska just before the book was published. The publisher included a one paragraph summary of Rogers' death on the last page. ( )