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Jan xviii, 2014 Dayle Lynne rated information technology it was astonishing

It's been several years since I've read this book, just it had a stiff impact on me for personal reasons.

My grandmother read this book when she was pregnant with my aunt and decided to name her kid Dale after Dale Evans. My aunt was born with Down syndrome. I never knew her because she passed away at ten years sometime (when my mom was simply iv), just I was named later her and the memory of my aunt that was shared by family members is what guided me to go into special education.

As a former teacher and

It's been several years since I've read this book, but it had a stiff bear on on me for personal reasons.

My grandmother read this book when she was pregnant with my aunt and decided to name her child Dale after Dale Evans. My aunt was built-in with Down syndrome. I never knew her because she passed away at 10 years old (when my mom was only 4), simply I was named after her and the memory of my aunt that was shared by family unit members is what guided me to get into special education.

As a sometime instructor and only as a human being, I am incredibly grateful to Dale Evans and Roy Rogers for the exposure they gave to children with special needs in a fourth dimension when they were then oftentimes locked away.

This book honors their girl, Robin and is told from her perspective. I only recall a few details from the book, merely I recollect quite clearly how beautifully Robin's story was told.

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Sep 02, 2009 Kris rated it it was amazing

One of my very favorite books equally I was growing upwardly. My copy is the 19th press that sold for $ane.00; the dust jacket is barely attached and includes a photo of a grin piddling girl in the pinnacle right corner with large eyes and blonde curls. This book has been passed down for at least three generations, and our names accept all been written inside the embrace. Can you imagine a book published today that would be worthy of that care?

This is a sweet, sad, and joy-filled story about the daughter of Roy Rog

I of my very favorite books equally I was growing up. My copy is the 19th printing that sold for $1.00; the dust jacket is barely attached and includes a photograph of a grinning little girl in the tiptop right corner with large eyes and blonde curls. This volume has been passed down for at to the lowest degree three generations, and our names have all been written within the cover. Can you imagine a volume published today that would exist worthy of that care?

This is a sweet, sad, and joy-filled story virtually the daughter of Roy Rogers and Dale Evans. I cry every time I read it, yet I am drawn to read it again every few years. I am always amazed by the strength and religion of the family unit, and their willingness to talk about their child.

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Jun 03, 2015 Olivia rated it it was amazing

This book is a touching book about Roy and Dale Roger'south little girl that didn't live by ii, but God used her life in amazing style! This book is a touching book virtually Roy and Dale Roger's little girl that didn't live past 2, but God used her life in amazing way! ...more

Nov xvi, 2009 Fran rated it it was amazing

I read this book when I was in my teens, then when I was in my thirties, I was honored to meet Dale Evans Rogers in person. It was such a privilege to talk with her and to tell her how her book had touched my heart.

In this book, all of Robins life events were chronologically organized and told through a story to the Lord upwardly in heaven. She talked well-nigh her feel on earth and the things she was grateful for. She also told the hardships her parents, Roy and Dale, went through having a child with down syndrome. She experienced complications with her heart around one yr old and they only progressed. Just before her second altogether, Robin passed away from a deathly illness.
I believed Robin'due south parents influen In this book, all of Robins life events were chronologically organized and told through a story to the Lord upwardly in sky. She talked about her feel on world and the things she was grateful for. She also told the hardships her parents, Roy and Dale, went through having a kid with down syndrome. She experienced complications with her heart around 1 yr erstwhile and they only progressed. Just earlier her second birthday, Robin passed away from a deathly affliction.
I believed Robin's parents influenced American social club by going against the standards of down syndromic kids. In the time that this story took place kids with down syndrome were treated similar ill dogs, often killed or sent abroad for someone else to deal with. Roy and Dale defied the odds and kept Robin despite her difference and preached across the land about god and how to love what god has given you. I recall they were influential because of this, at present we know that anyone with differences can be the same if not meliorate than any other human being despite concrete or mental differences.
The theme of this text is "love don't go out". After ignore all advice given to Roy and Dale to get rid of there daughter they kept her and loved her merely like any of there other children. The made it through all the tough times with love because they didn't go out her like most others would accept at the time.
I reccomend this volume to everyone. It is a quick read and it really permit's you lot in to the life of complications and hardships people may feel when having a kid with down syndrome. It's very interesting and emotional, I loved it. ...more than

Jun 22, 2017 Gabriellyn rated it it was amazing

What a cute and sad story! The Rogers have long been favorites of our family-nosotros even met their son, Dusty-and I felt I needed to read this story. God did AMAZING things through their daughter, how mighty He is!

*There were a few bits of theology I didn't agree with here, but yet an astonishing story. It makes me love Dale, Roy, and their family even more.

What a cute and sad story! The Rogers have long been favorites of our family unit-we even met their son, Dusty-and I felt I needed to read this story. God did Astonishing things through their daughter, how mighty He is!

*There were a few bits of theology I didn't concur with here, but notwithstanding an amazing story. It makes me love Dale, Roy, and their family even more than.

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Jan 08, 2022 Catherine rated information technology really liked information technology

Roy Rogers and Dale Evans had a baby with Down syndrome in 1950. Instead of hiding her away, as was the norm at the time, they embraced her as function of their family, talked virtually her to their audiences, and included her in all their celebrity photograph shoots. Afterwards she died merely before her 2d altogether, Dale Evans wrote this book about all the gifts her daughter brought to their family. It'due south a beautiful story.

Apr 27, 2019 Shelley rated it information technology was amazing

I was an avid reader at a immature historic period and stumbled upon an old copy of this at my aunt'south house. It was so long ago that I don't know how many years information technology has been, but the story and the beloved backside it are indelibly engrained on my heart.

The story is timeless and I believe it can comfort people in many means. Now that information technology is in impress over again I buy copies to give to bereaved friends and family members.

I was an avid reader at a immature historic period and stumbled upon an old copy of this at my aunt's house. It was so long ago that I don't know how many years it has been, but the story and the dearest behind it are indelibly engrained on my center.

The story is timeless and I believe information technology tin condolement people in many means. Now that information technology is in print over again I purchase copies to give to bereaved friends and family members.

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Who would've known that such a wonderful inspiring story was in such a slim volume? Dale and Roy are my favorite celebrities then I was tickled to observe this book at a thrift shop! This volume tells the lamentable withal inspiring saga of the life of their simply child, Robin, an affections born with heart defects and Down's syndrome in 1950. The Rogers were faced with the heart wrenching job and test of their newfound faith in God to raise this baby approving and through their tears and disappointment, came to the r Who would've known that such a wonderful inspiring story was in such a slim volume? Dale and Roy are my favorite celebrities so I was tickled to find this book at a thrift store! This book tells the sad even so inspiring saga of the life of their only child, Robin, an angel built-in with center defects and Down syndrome in 1950. The Rogers were faced with the heart wrenching task and test of their newfound faith in God to raise this infant blessing and through their tears and disappointment, came to the realization that Robin was a Messenger from In a higher place sent to teach "us tiny lessons in truth, dearest and hope that we would've never learned otherwise……we are thankful for the wonderful privilege we've had in existence blest to exist her parents" .
Anyone of any historic period or walk of life needs to read this volume, both to learn virtually sweet Robin'due south life, her parents faith, and to be reminded that all life has significant, no matter the physical handicaps or pare tone, anybody is an creature of immense worth and value to God and thus, must exist to u.s.! ...more

3.5 Stars

Dale Evans Rogers, wife of "the singing cowboy" Roy Rogers, writes this mini memoir of their 3rd child, daughter Robin Elizabeth. Robin was born with her umbilical chord effectually her neck, a pigsty in her centre AND Down syndrome. Rogers wasn't able to come across or concur her daughter for a full 2 days after the nascency!

Surviving all of that and thriving for a time, Robin (while still in her childhood years) eventually succumbed to a mumps outbreak. Dale Rogers wrote Angel Unaware 10 years later R

3.5 Stars

Dale Evans Rogers, married woman of "the singing cowboy" Roy Rogers, writes this mini memoir of their third kid, daughter Robin Elizabeth. Robin was built-in with her umbilical chord around her neck, a hole in her heart AND Down syndrome. Rogers wasn't able to come across or hold her daughter for a full two days after the birth!

Surviving all of that and thriving for a time, Robin (while still in her babyhood years) somewhen succumbed to a mumps outbreak. Dale Rogers wrote Affections Unaware 10 years after Robin's expiry and donated ALL proceeds to foundations supporting special needs children. The story is presented in a unique manner... It is nonfiction as far as content, only Rogers presents information technology in commencement person perspective in the vocalism of her daughter telling of her life from sky.

Very sweetness story that will certainly exit the reader humbled.

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Sep 15, 2011 Kathi rated it it was amazing

I don't remember the first time I read this volume however information technology was many years ago. I have read it many time since. It is a precious story that should exist told and handed downwards. I only hope I can accept the organized religion Dale Evans has if I ever face up the tragedies she has faced.

Dale Evens Rogers is my HERO!

I don't call up the first time I read this book however information technology was many years ago. I have read it many time since. It is a precious story that should exist told and handed downwards. I only hope I can accept the faith Dale Evans has if I ever face the tragedies she has faced.

Dale Evens Rogers is my HERO!

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The story of Roy Roger's & Dale Evan'due south daughter, who was born with Down's syndrome. She died at the young age of 2 1/2 years old. This heart warming story is told from their little girl'south point of view from Heaven. A sweet little book. The story of Roy Roger'due south & Dale Evan'due south daughter, who was born with Down syndrome. She died at the young historic period of 2 1/ii years old. This heart warming story is told from their picayune girl's point of view from Heaven. A sweetness little volume. ...more

A very tender and touching story centered on the brusk life of Robin Elizabeth Rogers, who was born 26 August 1950, in a twenty-four hours, much similar today, when ridding one's life of a problem, or potential problem, "Mongoloid" child was as simple equally placing them in an "institution" for their 'well-being' rather than aborting them equally is the example today. Fortunately, the racist evolutionists' term "Mongoloid" has been correctly replaced with the more advisable term "Down's syndrome." Of grade, social norms A very tender and touching story centered on the brusk life of Robin Elizabeth Rogers, who was born 26 August 1950, in a twenty-four hour period, much like today, when ridding i's life of a trouble, or potential problem, "Mongoloid" child was as simple as placing them in an "institution" for their 'well-being' rather than aborting them as is the case today. Fortunately, the racist evolutionists' term "Mongoloid" has been correctly replaced with the more than appropriate term "Downward's syndrome." Of class, social norms and pressures of any age assist in determining the decisions of those weak plenty to exist publicly obliged to follow them. Simply Robin Rogers' parents had a much college level of morality to answer to. As Dale cried, Roy said, "Don't weep. God will take care of her; she'due south in His hands, and His hands are big enough to hold her. Nosotros volition pray and trust Him."
These parents were not ashamed of their child, a child who likewise possessed a "tricky" heart.

Despite these 'carelessness her' style pressures from the medical establishment and others, the Rogers family had a new addition in their home, and 1 that would, for them, exist akin to an "Angel Unaware." "Put the infant in a home... Daddy said, "No! We'll go on her and practice all nosotros can for her and have our chances." Ane learns more about themselves, their friends, gild, etc., during the tough times of life which we all face up. Sometimes skilful and loyal... other times non.

We come across the Rogers family growing in their awareness for children like their ain, leading to interest with charitable causes that reflected this.

Written from the perspective of trivial Robin Elizabeth.

Trivial Robin Elizabeth Evans passed away but ii days prior to her second altogether on 24 August 1952. She was laid to rest at Wood Lawn Memorial Park's 'Great Mausoleum' in Glendale California. The Rogers losses did not end with Robin's decease, two other adopted children as well passed on unexpectedly. Their 12-year-onetime daughter, Deborah Lee "Debbie" Rogers, was killed in a traffic accident while riding on a coach in 1964 and their 18-year-old son, PFC John David "Sandy" Rogers, died in 1965 shortly after being admitted to a military hospital. Roy and Dale lived into their upper eighties. Encounter: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/six... for additional details.

Excerpts:

- "Mommy named me Elizabeth-afterwards John the Baptist's mother-and Robin, after a pretty little Chinese singer they met one time."

- "Mommy heard once that some md had said that babies who came into the world in my status should be lined up in a row and "car-gunned," because they were Do good to themselves or to everyone else."

- "God will call her hen He'due south ready. we've just got to trust Him." The doctor came out and told them that I might go in a matter of seconds now. My kind of heart gave no alarm, and they must be ready... He told Mommy that she and Daddy had done the right thing in keeping me at domicile loving me similar they had. His own married woman was going to have a little baby soon, he said, and if information technology were baby similar me, he would do the same thing."

"Daddy was part Choctaw Indian, as well!"

- "Mrs. Rogers is contributing all royalties from the sale of this book to the National Clan for Retarded Children, 565 Unhurt Avenue, Cincinnati 29, Ohio."

This family unit definitely walked "The Road Not Taken" - at to the lowest degree by many other folks of her day:

Two roads diverged in a yellowish wood,
And deplorable I could non travel both
And exist 1 traveler, long I stood
And looked down ane as far as I could
To where it bent in the undergrowth;

And so took the other, as but as fair,
And having mayhap the better claim,
Because it was grassy and wanted habiliment;
Though every bit for that the passing there
Had worn them really about the same,

And both that morning equally lay
In leaves no pace had trodden black.
Oh, I kept the first for some other solar day!
Yet knowing how way leads on to fashion,
I doubted if I should always come back.

I shall be telling this with a sigh
Somewhere ages and ages hence:
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the deviation.

-by Robert Frost

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It is hard to say annihilation bad about this volume because of its discipline matter and my deep respect for the author and her hubby. They were genuinely kind people, thoughtful, and I believe, from their own testimonies, Bible Christians.

I am not bothered by the premise of the book [a monologue between the recently departed, at the time of the writing, kid of the Rogers'due south and God]. The book is compelling, warm, eye-breaking and encouraging all at the same time.

My "cons" could be considered somew

It is hard to say anything bad about this book because of its subject thing and my deep respect for the writer and her hubby. They were genuinely kind people, thoughtful, and I believe, from their own testimonies, Bible Christians.

I am non bothered by the premise of the volume [a monologue between the recently departed, at the time of the writing, child of the Rogers'south and God]. The book is compelling, warm, heart-breaking and encouraging all at the same time.

My "cons" could exist considered somewhat small-scale and all the same are important plenty to mention: [1] The forward is by Norman Vincent Peale, a friend of the Rogers family unit and a well-known churchmen of the era in which the book was written. Peale was non exactly a Bible preacher- preferring psychology "the Power of Positive Thinking" and warm-fuzzies over the Word of God. [2] the idea that people used to be angels and become angels again at expiry is NOT Biblical. The poetry used [Heb. xiii:2] is never applied in Scripture to one born of earthly parents just speaks of heavenly visitors appearing as men [not born of humans]- the Bible has numerous examples of this. Angels are a totally unlike form of beings than humans and humans do not become angels... ever.

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Oct 05, 2019 Beverly rated information technology really liked information technology

My son was born in 1986 and we did not realize he was special needs until he was almost a yr sometime. He has a generalized brain disorder and Lenox-Gastaut seizures. I didn't take the conventionalities of God'southward will when he was young. Often I was aroused and couldn't figure out why God allowed this to happen. I know otherwise now. They said he wouldn't live. They said he would not walk. He is alive with good health. He'southward walked since the age of 4.

He has been in a group home since he turned 22. He is at present 30

My son was built-in in 1986 and nosotros did not realize he was special needs until he was nearly a year old. He has a generalized brain disorder and Lenox-Gastaut seizures. I didn't have the belief of God'due south volition when he was young. Frequently I was angry and couldn't effigy out why God allowed this to happen. I know otherwise now. They said he wouldn't live. They said he would not walk. He is alive with good wellness. He's walked since the age of four.

He has been in a group home since he turned 22. He is now 30. He has an amazing tenderness. And often I take felt that angels surround him and soften the hearts of those he touches. We learned and then much in our dwelling as did this family. Having the book written from Robin'due south perspective helped accept her personality smooth through. Grateful for how their family did then much to share God's Word and made life easier for many with special needs children.

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Started and finished this very short book today, loaned to me from Hedlun's mom Susie. Only finished googling Dale Evans, Roy was her fourth husband, who she married at 35 and remained with until his death in 1998. This volume written in 1953 was interesting to me for many reasons, including the terminology that was used to describe children with disablilities--ie. Mongoloid...and the nurses and or doctors that were involved and offer advice. It was interesting particularly thinking of the coachi Started and finished this very brusk book today, loaned to me from Hedlun'due south mom Susie. Only finished googling Dale Evans, Roy was her fourth husband, who she married at 35 and remained with until his death in 1998. This book written in 1953 was interesting to me for many reasons, including the terminology that was used to describe children with disablilities--ie. Mongoloid...and the nurses and or doctors that were involved and offering advice. It was interesting peculiarly thinking of the coaching model of Early on. This little girl Robin Elizabeth died before her 2d birthday, merely appeared to have a profound outcome on their work and lives. Glad to accept read it and proceeds a unlike perspective of the many challenges--and impressed that they both adopted children later on this time and had a significant belief in Jesus and God's Plan in their lives. ...more

Jun 01, 2020 Pat rated it liked information technology

This archetype is written from the perspective of a Mongoloid child of Dale and Roy Rogers who lived only under 2 years. Dale wrote the book after her girl, Robin, died. In its fourth dimension, it was a well-received book, giving hope to parents who faced similar parenting bug (in a time when these children were institutionalized rather than raised at home).

In that location are aspects of the volume which would not be printed in these days. My purpose in reading information technology was to think what this classic tale told in

This archetype is written from the perspective of a Mongoloid child of Dale and Roy Rogers who lived merely nether two years. Dale wrote the volume after her girl, Robin, died. In its time, it was a well-received book, giving promise to parents who faced similar parenting bug (in a time when these children were institutionalized rather than raised at home).

At that place are aspects of the book which would not be printed in these days. My purpose in reading it was to remember what this classic tale told in the time it was told.

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May 30, 2021 Elizabeth rated it it was amazing

This trrue and tragic story about Robin, Dale and Roy's beautiful babe daughter born in 1950 moved me to tears as Dale told the story from Robin'south view bespeak of her curt life on earth.

There was a lot more than stigma to keeping babies built-in with Down'southward syndrome back in the 50'south and some md said that they should all exist shot at birth and then pitiful.

Robin touched her parent's middle so much with her brusque time on earth and they both grew closer to God thus helping other children with special needs too.

Robin

This trrue and tragic story about Robin, Dale and Roy'south beautiful baby girl born in 1950 moved me to tears equally Dale told the story from Robin'south view betoken of her short life on earth.

In that location was a lot more stigma to keeping babies born with Down'southward syndrome back in the fifty'due south and some doctor said that they should all be shot at birth so lamentable.

Robin touched her parent'south heart so much with her brusque fourth dimension on globe and they both grew closer to God thus helping other children with special needs too.

Robin got her angel wings after just surviving for two and a half years so pitiful.

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Aug 08, 2018 Jan rated it information technology was amazing

I first read this book long before I went into nursing, and believe that it still has great value today. While we accept made cracking strides in repairing many built heart defects, and in immunization, there are still problems in giving some children the best pedagogy for the individual. And some people continue to fail in recognizing the incredible value of people who are alternatively abled. This is a marvelous book for parents and others who need reassurance.

This was a reminder to me that everyone grieves differently and everyone has a different spiritual path they are walking down. This was written as if their little girl who passed had written it. Information technology fabricated me feel uncomfortable and I'k usually very open to talking about my child loss and hearing an it others' loss. I understand it was the parents way of grieving and processing, and I can't disbelieve that. The style of writing was not my "cup of tea." This was a reminder to me that anybody grieves differently and everyone has a unlike spiritual path they are walking down. This was written as if their fiddling girl who passed had written it. It made me feel uncomfortable and I'thou normally very open to talking nigh my child loss and hearing an it others' loss. I sympathise it was the parents style of grieving and processing, and I can't discount that. The style of writing was not my "cup of tea." ...more

Nov 28, 2020 Shayne rated it information technology was ok

Get-go if you are going to read this story you lot have to place it in its timeframe. People were very ignorant of those with disabilities. I believe that the Rogers loved their daughter very much and I hope that the coin that they raised help many other children with disabilities only the concept that disabled children and people are sent by God to help others become better Christians is but icky. It completely dehumanizes and objectifies them.

I'd heard the story behind this book from my mother, so I decided to read it. Information technology wasvery short, and I loved the concept of the chief grapheme, Robin, telling God her story. I had a difficult time getting through the last five pages considering I was crying so hard (I'1000 crying even now every bit I'm typing this), and so tissues are definitely a must. I'd heard the story behind this book from my mother, so I decided to read it. It wasvery short, and I loved the concept of the master graphic symbol, Robin, telling God her story. I had a difficult time getting through the last 5 pages because I was crying so hard (I'm crying even at present as I'm typing this), then tissues are definitely a must. ...more

Jul 16, 2020 Debby rated it information technology was amazing

What a lovely book, written from the perspective of Robin, Roy Rivers and Dale Evans' daughter who had Downs Syndrome. You have to go over some of the vocabulary considering information technology was simply the terminology used at the time. Information technology is a loving, wonderful story of her short life and the love of her parents and a select few. What a lovely book, written from the perspective of Robin, Roy Rivers and Dale Evans' girl who had Downs Syndrome. You have to become over some of the vocabulary because information technology was simply the terminology used at the time. It is a loving, wonderful story of her curt life and the love of her parents and a select few. ...more

I read this then long ago, that I don't remember much most information technology; nevertheless, since I had a sister with Down Syndrome, the story meant a lot to me, and helped me to have more compassion towards my own sis. I read this so long ago, that I don't think much about it; however, since I had a sister with Down syndrome, the story meant a lot to me, and helped me to take more compassion towards my ain sister. ...more

Cute story

I read this book back in the fifty' due south; as I was a big fan of Roy Rogers and Dale Evans in those days. I loved this volume then and enjoyed it even more than now. It spoke clearly of God'southward love for all mankind.

Beautiful story

I read this volume back in the 50' south; every bit I was a big fan of Roy Rogers and Dale Evans in those days. I loved this book and so and enjoyed information technology fifty-fifty more at present. Information technology spoke clearly of God'southward love for all flesh.

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Such a sad, just beautiful story of how a trivial girl impacted a family'south life in the short time she was alive. A very special aunt gave me this volume when I was a immature girl. I read it then and I had to re-read it now. Such a sad, but beautiful story of how a little girl impacted a family's life in the short time she was alive. A very special aunt gave me this volume when I was a immature daughter. I read it and then and I had to re-read information technology at present. ...more than

Jul 19, 2019 Anna rated it it was amazing

Someone asked me what was my favorite book and I had to pick this one as it has stayed with me for decades.
I read this as a young teenager and and then recently saw it in the library and picked information technology upward and read it again.
Such an astonishing volume and peachy writing.

Very sweet story of Robin Elizabeth Rogers, daughter of Roy Rogers and Dale Evans, who died presently earlier her second altogether. The story is written by her mother, but tells the story from the viewpoint of little Robin every bit told to her Heavenly Father afterwards she has returned to Him.

I offset read this 49 years ago.

Now I've bought it for my granddaughter, who is 11. I only read it to my mom who is on Hospice. She was the i who gave me the volume when I was 11. Now it has come full circle. It leaves a good feeling in your heart and soul.

January 07, 2022 Naomi Starling rated it really liked it

A very touching, sweetness, but also very brusque little story that could have used more just I still would recommend to whatever parent who has felt lost, or anyone who has always wondered why God allows and so much injure in this cruel, fell world.

American writer, moving picture extra, vocaliser, and songwriter. She was the second wife of Roy Rogers.

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