Dale Evans Rogers: Rainbow on a Hard Trail

Baker Publishing Group, 1999. First edition. Hardcover. Like New/Fine . 5x1x9. Signed by Author. With bookplate on front end paper; inscribed "God bless you Dale Evans Rogers". Dale recounts how God's grace enabled her to find hope on less than happy trails, such as her rocky rise to stardom in Hollywood's golden era, the tragic deaths of three of her children, and recently, her grueling rehabilitation from her stroke. She also lovingly pays tribute to Roy Rogers, with whom she shared almost fifty-one years of marriage. Dale Evans Rogers (1912 – 2001) was an American actress, singer, and songwriter. For her contribution to radio, Evans has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6638 Hollywood Blvd. She received a second star at 1737 Vine St. for her contribution to the television industry. In 1976, she was inducted into the Western Performers Hall of Fame at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In 1995, she was inducted into the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame in Fort Worth, Texas. In 1997, she was inducted into the Texas Trail of Fame. She ranked No. 34 on CMT's 40 Greatest Women in Country Music in 2002. In 2001, a Golden Palm Star on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars was dedicated to her and Roy Rogers. In 2018, she was inducted into the National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum. Signed copies, without gift inscription, rarely offered.