Within Reach: An Inspirational Journey into the Life, Legacy and Influence of Billy Barty

In this book you will find many heart-warming stories, sentiments, and recollections from people who loved Billy Barty. He was not only founder of the organization "The Little People of America," but was in entertainment for more than seventy years. You will read excerpts from George Lucas, A.C. Lyles, Ed Asner, Pat Boone, Peter Marshall, Willie Aames, Florence Henderson, Ruta Lee, and Betty White, among a host of other well-known celebrities.

You will reminisce with some of the cast from the series Little House on the Prairie and The Waltons, and will laugh at memories from comedians and impressionists John Byner, Bob Einstein, Fred Travalena, Ruth Buzzi, and Norm Crosby.

You will have compassion as you read a touching sentimental account of a young cancer victim, Erik, who was sparked by Billy Barty’s unique voice, and will get insight from members of the organization "The Little People of America."

Lastly, you will be inspired from fans and family alike in this wonderful tribute to their friend, co-worker, brother, uncle, dad, and hero—Billy Barty.

- Here's a partial list of those who are in the book WITHIN REACH -

George Lucas Pat Boone Betty White Art Linkletter

Dick Van Patten Bob Barker Peter Marshall Dede Barty-Morse Michael & Debra Copeland Dick Clark Ed Asner

Florence Henderson Peter Falk Tom Cruise Mark Evanier

Robert Ahmanson Johnny Whitaker John Philpott Bill Ung

Supervisor Mike Antonovich Paul Petersen Buck Wolf (ABC News) Leah Smith Robert & Angela Van Etten Pat Lang Stan Ivar Kent & Susan McCray Allison Balson Kevin Hagen

Ken Berry Patrick Loubatiere Judy Norton Earl Hamner

A.C. Lyles Lew Hunter Al Yankovic Norm Crosby Jack Narz

Mickey & Jan Rooney Tom Bosley Pat Morita Don Knotts Robert Pine Ted Lange Ruta Lee Ron Masak Norman Lloyd Shirley Jean Measures John Byner Bob Einstein

Fred Travalena Marty Ingels/Shirley Jones Ruth Buzzi

Gary Owens Tommy Lasorda Willie Aames Shirley Pena

Gil & Dee Stratton Rick Copeland David Narz Christine Piper Rodney Bardin Marty Halperin Alan Copeland Catherine Parkins T.J. Figment Wendy Blair

Joe Martinez James Giofreda