This text is an excerpt from William Goldman's memoir about writing The Princess Bride. It details Goldman's childhood, his relationship with his father, and his experiences adapting his father's favorite book, The Princess Bride, into a film. Goldman recounts various anecdotes illustrating his personal life and career, interweaving these stories with reflections on the writing and adaptation processes of The Princess Bride. Ultimately, the excerpt reveals the deep emotional connection between Goldman, his father, and the beloved story itself.You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms:https://linktr.ee/book_shelterGet the Book now from Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/-/en/William-Goldman/dp/034525483X?&linkCode=ll1&tag=cvthunderx-20&linkId=11d6c023a1e76ac1f2ca8d1ec5362511&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tlProduced by:https://www.podcaistudio.com/

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