Saving Disney: The Story of Roy E. Disney

It was not a magical time. Disney animation had lost its way, the theme parks were stagnating, and Michael Eisner had the legacy of Walt Disney by the throat and wouldnt let go. It took a second-generation Disney, shy, soft-spoken Roy E., whose passion was filmmaking, to beard the lion and save the kingdom.

Disney historian William Silvesters scrupulously researched new biography of Roy E. Disney spotlights Walts unassuming nephew who cut his teeth on True-Life Adventure films and championed the cause of Disney animation at a time when the company was the target of hostile takeovers, internal apathy, and widespread disdain for the policies of Disney CEO Michael Eisner. The man who found it difficult to speak up at board meetings became the companys unlikely savior.

Silvester spins an engaging tale of Roy E. Disneys life:

• Roys childhood memories of Walt, how he once derailed Walts backyard train, and learning to cope with his uncles moods

• Roys modest beginnings at the Disney Studio, avoiding charges of nepotism, and his coming of age with True-Life Adventures

• Roys slow rise in the company, and an insiders look at the "Walt vs Roy (senior)" factional infighting after Walts death

• Roys battles with Michael Eisner, culminating in his resignation from the board and the "Save Disney" campaign

• Roys victory over Eisner, his triumphant return to the Disney Company, and his final years as a filmmaker

FIND OUT HOW DISNEY WAS SAVED ... BY A DISNEY!