Patrick Dalzel-Job

During World War II, Dalzel-Job commanded a team of undercover Royal Navy commandos who pulled off daring rescues under the noses of the Nazis. His commander: Ian Fleming, who later created the James Bond series of novels. When the novels started to come out, other men in the unit immediately recognized the Bond character was inspired by Dalzel-Job, but "In contrast to a number of people who have claimed that they were the James Bond, Patrick has never made any fuss about it," said Peter Jemmett, who was a member of Fleming's unit. Dalzel-Job did admit that Fleming told him that he was the model for Bond, but he wasn't impressed. "I have never read a Bond book or seen a Bond movie," he once told an interviewer. "They are not my style." He added that Bond wasn't fully modeled after him: "I only ever loved one woman, and I'm not a drinking man." Dalzel-Job died October 12 at his home in western Scotland. He was 90. From This is True for 12 October 2003 Suggestions for further reading: My Man Jeeves By: P.G. Wodehouse List Price: $1.00 Amazon Price: $0.80 Editorial Review: The first novel in the Jeeves books, and a classic in the mystery genre.   The Young Bond Series, Book Four: Hurricane Gold (A James Bond Adventure) By: Charlie Higson List Price: $16.99 Amazon Price: $11.55 Editorial Review: James Bond is on a much-needed vacation in Mexico at the home of ex-flying ace Jack Stone. But his holiday is cut short when a hurricane hits. As the storm ravages the community, a gang of thieves lies in ambush - they want Stone's safe, and will kill for its contents. Stone's children, Precious and JJ, are kidnapped, and James must embark on a perilous chase through the jungle to rescue them and retrieve the stolen items. The clues ultimately lead him to the island of Lagrimas Negras, a haven for deadly criminals, controlled by the ruthless El Huracán. James will have to use all of his instincts and cunning if he's going to outwit El Huracán and escape with his life. But the only way off the island is through a treacherous maze, La Avenida de la Muerte - the Avenue of Death. On this terrifying trail of greed and betrayal, only danger is guaranteed...survival is not.   Casino Royale (James Bond Novels) By: Ian Fleming List Price: $14.00 Amazon Price: $10.78 Editorial Review: In the first of Ian Fleming's tales of 007, Bond finds himself on a mission to neutralize lethal, high-rolling Russian operative called "le Chiffre."   Emotional Unavailability : Recognizing It, Understanding It, and Avoiding Its... By: Bryn C. Collins List Price: $10.85 Amazon Price: $8.68 Editorial Review: In this groundbreaking book, psychologist Bryn Collins opens up the discussion about life with an emotionally unavailable person. Using case studies, quizzes, and jargon-free, easy-to-understand concepts, she profiles the most common types of emotionally unavailable partners, then offers the skills you need to change these painful associations. Based on her extensive clinical experience, she offers ways to recognize "toxic types" before you get too deeply involved, and she gives the emotionally unavailable partner techniques that teach how to connect with another person.   The Poor Man's James Bond (#C-065) By: Kurt Saxon List Price: $34.95 Amazon Price: $23.07

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