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A Mouse Divided

How Ub Iwerks Became Forgotten, and Walt Disney Became Uncle Walt

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A Mouse Divided

Written by: Jeff Ryan
Narrated by: J. D. Jackson
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Almost everything you know about Mickey Mouse is wrong: He wasn’t Disney’s first star; Steamboat Willie wasn’t his first movie; Mickey wasn’t a nice guy - and Walt Disney didn’t invent him.

In 1928, two very different best friends invented Mickey Mouse. And the success tore them apart. Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks’ friendship is a story of betrayal, love, war, money, power, tragedy, intrigue, humor, despair, and hope. You’ll love them both - when you don’t want to drop anvils on their heads. Discover the men behind the mouse and the mystery behind the magic.

A Mouse Divided is a stirring depiction of two underdogs. One invented Mickey Mouse - and one said he did. You’ll love Walt Disney more than you ever thought possible - until you don’t. And you’ll sympathize with Walt’s friend-turned-rival Ub Iwerks, always in Walt’s shadow.

This true story of how the Disney empire was made is a captivating, addictive listen, endlessly fascinating and revealing. And it’s never been fully told - until now.

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What the critics say

"This is a fascinating story about the early years of what would become the Disney empire. Walt's a big part of it, but others - particularly Ub Iwerks - played critical roles, which are thoroughly explored in this breezily readable book. Disney fanatics - you know who you are - will love it." (Dave Barry)
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I dont know enough to confirm or deny the accusasions of this book being highly made of spexulation.

What I csn say is that it mentions very little about walt and Ubs relationship. it mostly just describes the cartoons and then goes 9n aboit the WW2 era of Disney. There is next to no info on UB after the first few chapters.

Ubs son is supposed to release a book about his dad in November. Just wait for that.

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