The Man Behind the Magic

For my non-fiction independant read I chose "The Story of Walt Disney."
This book was a play-by-play biography of Walts' life from the beginning to the end.
One quote that struck me while reading the text was,

"Walt never thought he was beaten at anything-ever"
-Lillian Disney

In my opinion, this quote realitstically describes Walts confidence and drive towards work and his animations. Walt started off as a paper boy in Kansas city then after lying about his age had a summer job selling candy, newspapers, and drinks on the Santa Fe Railroad. He enlisted in the army at the age of sixteen years old but could only make it as a Red-Cross Volunteer, and soon after put his talent as an artist to a test started working for Louis Pesmen as an advertiser. He drew tractors and farm ads and it was there that he met Ubbe Iwwerks. They decided to go into business together and eventually from there Walt followed his dreams and started a company with his brother Roy Disney. He had some major fails, with his company being in debt and close to bankrupt from some mediocre cartoon movies that were made but that didnt stop him from completeing goals and expanding on his company. Walt managed to be the first to get animaton films with sound, and colour and eventually went on to recieving 59 Academy Awards and building Disney Land. Walt never gave up and was a major people pleaser throughout his entire life, he was determined to make a difference in the world and he succeesfully managed to do that. Walt Disney continues to be a huge impact on the world of entertainment and children even today still watch his movies.