Phils new book Gypsy Joker To A Hells Angel is based on 44 years as a Hells Angel. Photos stories are a must read for all motorcycle riders - Sonny Barger In the early 1960s; a young Navy vet; motorcyclist; amateur photographer; and rebel named Phil Cross joined a motorcycle club called the Hells Angels. It turned out to be a bogus chapter of the club that would soon find infamy; so he switched to another club called the Night Riders. Like the bogus chapter of the Hells Angels; this turned out to be a club whose brotherhood was run by a man Mr. Cross describes as ldquo;a complete asshole.rdquo; One day; Mr. Cross stuffed the leader in a ringer-type washing machine and joined a club called the Gypsy Jokers. He started a San Jose chapter of the Jokers and embarked on the most action-packed years of his life. The Jokers were in the midst of a shooting war with the real Hells Angels. The fighting became so intense that the Jokers posted snipers atop their clubhouse. This was a rough time; but it was also the height of the free-love hippie era; and as a young man; Phil enjoyed himself to the fullest. He never let anything as minor as a little jail time stop his fun. Once; while serving time for fighting and fleeing an officer; Phil broke out of jail; entered his bike in a bike show; won the bike show; and broke back into jail before anyone discovered he was missing. Though Phil was toughmdash;he was a certififed martial arts instructormdash;the Angels proved a tough foe. After multiple beating-induced emergency room visits; Mr. Cross decided that if you canrsquo;t beat rsquo;em; join rsquo;em; so he and most of his club brothers patched over to become the San Jose chapter of the Hells Angels.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. An artistic and literary achievement at a great valueBy Barbara DietrichLincoln Memorial: The Story and Design of an American Monument; is a compact treasure of well documented history and thoughtful; original art. Mr. Sacher writes an interesting; accurate; and easily accessible history of the design and construction of this magnificent national monument. Mr. Goweys illustrations are beautifully crafted; exquisitely detailed watercolors of the persons; plans; and historical events associated with the Lincoln Memorial. The book; while lacking the heft of a typical coffee table tome; is of excellent quality. I will purchase more to give as gifts.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy anneGreat service. Great book!4 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Lincoln Memorial BookBy AjlThis is a disappointing book. It rises just above a childrens book of history. All of the illustrations are in water color and some appear to be copies of photographs. A "Timeline" at the back of the book contains interesting information that should have been entered into the text. There is no dust cover. The main saving grace of this book is its price.It is not a comprehensive book on the subject and I would not of purchased this book if I had seen it prior to order.One of the dangers of buying books on line.