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The New York Times bestselling memoir from one of the world's best-loved actresses

In this candid, insightful, and\ unconventional memoir, Goldie Hawn invites us to join her in an inspirational look back at the people, places, and events that have touched her. It is the spiritual journey of a heart in search of enlightenment.

With her trademark effervescence, Goldie delivers a personal look at private and powerful events that carried her through life: her father's spontaneity; her mother's courage; and the joy of being a daughter, a sister, a parent, and a lover. She writes about her childhood dreams of becoming a ballerina. She takes us on a tour of her go-go years in 1960s New York City, the phenomenon of TV's Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In, her Oscar-winning debut in Cactus Flower and Hollywood stardom.

She writes intimately about the challenges of love, anger and fear, and the importance of compassion and integrity. She speaks openly about her family, her partner Kurt Russell, her children, her faith, her curiosity for that which she doesn't yet know, and her thirst for knowledge. Most of all, it is a trip back through a life well lived by a woman well loved. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (67)

Very interesting
Goldie,she is truely a breath of fresh air. Her honesty is to be admired. She's always just wanted to be happy. She has found it. How she finds it...it's in the book.

An intimate discovery for a fan
I have been a fan of Goldie's since I was a child in the 70's.I was looking forward to reading her autobiography because I expected she would discuss at length the "behind the scenes" details on making the movies she's known for such as Private Benjamin, Best Friends, Seems Like Old Times, Overboard, etc.I was not disappointed at all to soon learn that this was about her life, apart from her "job" as an actor.I had no idea that this woman has led such an incredibly rich life, without considering her films. Reading about her childhood, her relationships with her father, mother, sister, partner, and children were all moving and revealing.What was also interesting was her search for answers about life, and what she has learned along the way.I was surprised how wise this person is, and I have a newfound respect for Ms. Hawn.I applaud her for all work she has done off-screen in addition to on.I was even brought to tears on more than one occassion in some very touching and well-written parts of her story.So, although I wanted to read all the hollywood gossip about her working relationships with Chevy Chase, Warren Beatty, Meryl Streep, Woody Allen, etc., I fully appreciated the story she chose to tell instead about her personal journey through life.And I didn't want it to end.I love Goldie even more now!

I LOVE GOLDIE...by author of EXPLOSION IN PARIS
I love Goldie because she's real, genuine and has lived her life that way. There's a lot more under that blonde crown than she's given credit for. I love her true, positive spirit!!A GREAT READ!A MUST READ! TRUE INSPIRATION!!!Linda Masemore Pirrung, author of EXPLOSION IN PARIS....EXPLOSION IN PARIS

Excellent seller
The item arrived on time and in the specified conditions.The audiobook is interesting.Goldie Hawn narrates it and it is a light, entertaining audibook.Not the 'gossipy' kind of biography.Goldie has a very nice voice and walks readers through some of her experiences in a friendly, warm way.

Delightful read
This is a fun read. You will enjoy it and not find it too heavy ... Read more

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Goldie Socks is Pure Gold!
A wonderful twist on a classic fairytale that is sure to delight children (and librarians) of all ages. Great way to get children engaged in learning about books and the library.

Great for Read Aloud
I am a new school librarian.I read this story to my first and second graders during the first few weeks of school.They loved it!Kids are still asking (in December!) to check it out.It ties in nicely with classroom teachers explaining that some books are "too hard," "too easy," or "just right."

Goldie Socks
I really liked this book for my third graders.A friend of mine had the teaching unit for the book which was well done.I did a mini-unit with two other versions of Goldilocks and the Three Bears which the students really enjoyed.

Teacher's Grade: B-
This is a cute book that can tie in with any elementary classroom's first trip to a school library.The pictures are entertaining with text that is simplistic enough to engage a kindergarten student while punny enough to appeal to a 4th-5th grader.This is not a book that kids will want to hear over and over again since there is very little depth to the story, but it is definitely worth at least reading once/school year.

Goldie Socks
Great book for young children.Especially useful for teachers to use as examples in a reading workshop. ... Read more

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Charles and Lizzie Peterson love puppies.They want a puppy of their own more than just about anything.They know dogs are a lot of work.But their mom still doesn't think their family is ready for a puppy.

Then, Goldie arrives.She is a sweet golden retriever that needs a home.Goldie is very young. She doesn't know how to be a good puppy yet.Will Charles and Lizzie be able to help her?

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What an adorable story!
My daughter is in the 2nd grade and this book is right up her alley in the reading level, and a cute story that kept her interest.She was always excited to get back to reading it (which is a plus)!The author has a great way of connecting with even the older generation.My daughter read this book out loud to me and I had a good laugh at the reaction the children's Mother had when they were asking for a new puppy.It was the same reaction that I had!I love how they call the youngest child in the family "The Bean" and just the overall way the author tells the story. She even gives tips on working with dogs at the end of her books. We will definitely be buying more books by Ellen Miles.

An exact picture of our fosters!
I am 12 and I love this book, it illustrates really what people do when they foster dogs, I have no dogs of my own, but me and my family foster dogs instead. I like this series of books, because it sounds like when we fostered our dogs. We even named our first foster dog after the dog in one of her books: Buddy! The only thing I wish the books had is pictures. But I like it all the same. So I definently would refer this book to anyone. You will not be dissapointed. (I have all her other books in the Puppy Place series and I rated them too.)

A 4th Grade Student Review
Goldie is a good dog loving book. If you want a good happy book you found the right one. I rated this book five stars because I love this series and there are many fun adventures in this story.The people who are fostering Goldie are Charles, Lizzy, and there mom & dad.(Which is very nice) When the Petterson's find an old couple who is working to get a puppy a disaster happens. Will the Petersons ever find a forever home for Goldie? I hope you choose to read this book and you will be pleased I sure was. ~Lilly

Our six year old loves this book and so do we!
I think this book is just delightful.For any family who has a dog, wants a dog, loves dogs or even just likes them, this is a wonderful book to read aloud.Goldie is the first in a series of six books called the Puppy Place.We now have 5 of the books!First, our daughter thought Goldie was the best (and the fluffiest), then she liked Snowball, then Shadow--you get the idea.What we like about the books is that they are not too grown up, but do contain some "real world" concepts, very appropriately presented.For example, the youngest child in the family, Adam (but his nickname is The Bean), is adopted.The author mentions this matter of factly andmoves on.By the way, The Bean is so sweet.He likes to pretend he is puppy and eat from a bowl on the floor!These sweet books also have an element of suspense: where will the foster puppy go when it is time?Highly recommended!

Currently my [...]favorite series of books...
and she doesn't even like dogs! There are 4 books in this series, she is on the 3rd one and has loved each one. She is in [...]and had no trouble reading or understanding the books, so I think the age range given here (9 to 12) is a little misleading, The plot is very straighforward, which is why she is able to read them. We recently got a puppy (she wanted a kitten, but her dad is allergic) and she's learned alot about puppies, how to care for them and why they do what they do, so even though this isn't great literature it's helpful in that regard. One odd think that she had noticed - the main characters have a baby brother who is 3 - but can't talk and crawls around on the floor - her brother is 3 and he's certainly not like that. I don't know if the author just doesn't know about small children or the child has some disability that the book doesn't talk about, but my daughter always brings it up as "weird." ... Read more

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Goldie Locks has

chicken pox;

from head to toe

were polka dots....

Erin Dealey's rhyming lark plays havoc with favorite storybook characters, from Henny Penny to Jack (Goldie's brother calls out the window: "Jack, be nimble! Jack, be quick! / Come and see! My sister's sick!"). Illustrator Hanako Wakiyama's Goldie Locks, with her big, spotted face and tiny blonde braids, is the picture of wretchedness, while her naughty tow-headed sibling is fiendish in his bursting good health (for now, anyway). The distinctive artwork in retro reds and oranges is chock-full of witty details and child-friendly perspectives. Young readers who have suffered at the hands of bratty brothers and sisters will identify immediately with Goldie's frustration and cheer when Little Brother finally gets his just and speckled deserts. (Ages 4 to 7) --Emilie Coulter ... Read more

Customer Reviews (21)

Cute story
Poor Goldie Locks. She has chicken pox.

We rhyme our way through the large cast of Mother Goose figures and one annoying baby brother (who, after being so annoying to his sister, including playing connect-the-dots on her face, eventually gets sick himself, a just desert if I ever saw one!)

Cute, retro illustrations and nice rhymes. I'm not as thrilled with the book as my nieces are, but they like it enough to justify giving it the fourth star.

Best book ever!
By far the favorite book of my 7 and 4 yr. olds!They both can recite every single word.Buy this book, you won't be disappointed!

refreshingly fun
I have to give this book 5 stars in every way! The illustrations featuring a mid-century modern house are to die for and the storyline is funny and it rhymes. Kids seem to gravitate toward this book, even if they don't know what Chicken Pox are anymore! =)

Such a Fun Book!
I loved everything about this book! The artwork, the story, the fairy tales personalities that show up--it's great!

What a great book!
I bought this book for my 3 year old grandchildren and they love it! Great rhyming story with wonderful retro illustrations that take me back to my childhood books. ... Read more

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In this spirited new version of a classic fairy tale, we meet a determined heroine with a mind of her own. Can she help it if everyone she invites over is too bossy or too boring or too snobby or too rough? What Goldie desperately wants is a friend she can love with all her heart. And one day, she finds one who's just right.

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Goldie and the Three Bears
Anyone who has a two year old in their life "who knows exactly what she likes and what she doesn't" needs to get this book-a variation that improves on the original Goldilocks and the Three Bears. This curly headed moppet who can't find a friend "she can really truly love" will steal your heart for sure and have your little one asking for reading after reading.

major favorite
This has been my 8-year-old son's favorite book for many months. It sets the story of Goldilocks in a recognizable American neighborhood and changes the plot to one much more relevant to contemporary children. Plus, it is now about how difficult and important it is to make a new friend. For my son, with significant sensory issues -- just like Goldie -- and social difficulties, this is the fairy tale of choice. Thank you, Ms. Stanley!

Sugary sweet and I don't care!
This has to be one of the cutest, sweetest things I have read in a long time. I just randomly pulled it from the library shelf, and yet it held my class in rapt attention.

It's a creative and touching spin on the story of the Goldilocks. Instead of the usual brat, we have a sweet little girl who happens to know what she wants and simply won't settle for anything else. This, however, leads to loniliness that surprisingly ends when she is dropped off at the wrong bus stop.

Enter the story of the porridge and the bears and what-not, and this becomes a hilarious and heart-warming story of friendship.

The pictures are charming, and I love the little "extra" dialogue given.

The kids laughed, I laughed, and everyone was happy. Great, great book.

Great Goldie
I am writting this review for my seven year old sister,Taylor. Here is what she has to say about this book: "I got this from the library at school and I LOVED it! It was a book-sensation celebration. It was a very cute story. I think it's better than the real version of Goldie Locks. In this book Goldie is picky and I usually don't like picky people, but she is picky in a funny, funny way. I love it! I am so happy I found it on amazon.com and now I want to buy it to keep."

One little nit pick
Our daughter, now 5, loves reading this book.The resoluion of the story just seemed much more real and satisfying to her that the traditional version. This book and Knuffle Bunny Too: A Case of Mistaken Identity are on heavy bedtime rotation.
One small nitpick though: Alicia, the snobby girl, has two right hands! ... Read more

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This innovative guidebook makes accessible Judaism's spiritual pathways, principles and applications, and empowers you to test their value within your own life.

Each chapter provides step-by-step, recipe-like guides to a particular Jewish practice or group of practices, gives examples of how they might unfold inside your life, and shows how each can help refuel your spirit throughout the day.

You'll discover:

• Prayer practices for embracing the body and creation with awe, limbering up your mind, and preparing for compassionate action
• How to draw sustenance from the Great Mystery, the inexplicable and unknowable Source of Life
• How to mine the Torah's stories, commentaries, symbols and metaphors for meaning
• Ways to develop your Hebrew vocabulary so you can formulate your own interpretations of sacred text
• How to explore and practice mitzvot as meaningful, compelling parts of your spiritual life
• How to view the Jewish people as a precious human resource and as a model for resilience
• ...and much, much more.

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Extremely helpful with my conversion process!
I absolutely love this book along with its companion volume Meaning & Mitzvah, as I have found them both to be indispensable over these past few months.

Writing this as a person who was not born a Jew and is in the middle of the conversion process I cannot express my gratitude enough for the fine work that Rabbi Goldie has done.

I'm certainly not suggesting that these books were written with a convert in mind, but as I write this I'm beginning to think that maybe in some ways she did have converts in mind.What I mean is this book is called reclaiming but I'll bet you for a lot of Jews who pick it up it's really about rebirth or maybe even conversion, in that probably some of the Jews by birth who pick up and read this book actually begin a journey. A Journey of conversion into a new more heartfelt spiritual Judaism, one that resonates at a personal level and which maybe very different than the Judaism of their childhood

At any rate I digress because I have no idea and so I will take it back to me.

I have been and I'm sure will continue to be very satisfied with the thoroughness of my instruction via the conversion process, but having said that reading and working with the material in this book has brought my conversion experience to an entirely different level. Reading this book has allowed me to begin working with practices slowly and gradually in an honest and heartfelt way and has truly enriched the conversion process for me.

This book has allowed me to take the more academic/official learning accomplished in my conversion course and explore it and apply it very personally in my own life. For example as I take on more of the Jewish life outside of Temple Rabbi Goldie's book provides me with a context for taking on new practices and rituals in an easy-to-understand yet extremely personal way.

This book has helped me begin to live life more Jewishly, for example following the suggestions in her book I had a small ceremony where I put up a Mezuzah in my home and it has dramatically changed how I relate to the space in that I now treat it in a more sacred fashion. I've also begun wearing a Kippah both in and outside of Temple, and the deciding factor was the way Rabbi Goldie presented it as a practice of mindfulness (my term not hers) in that it was a tool that would change not only how I related to others but how they related to me.

Oh, I could go on and on, but I'm sure you all get my point the book is excellent and I highly recommend it, and whether your an old Jew, a new Jew or not a Jew, this book is filled with insightful information that not only makes living a life more Jewishly, not only easy but also enjoyable and truly transformative.

Enlightenment through applied Practice ~ This book will teach the reader easily applicable wisdom for today's challenging world
Rabbi Milgram's books are a delight to read: Reclaiming Judaism as a Spiritual Practice-Holy Days and Shabbat, and Meaning of Mitzvah: Reclaiming Judaism through Daily Practices of Prayer, God, Torah, Hebrew, Mitzvot & Peoplehood and in my opinion are theological classics. Rabbi Milgram presents the liturgy in such a warm hearted, scholarly, and alive way that I must tell you I could not put the books down and was disappointed when I finished them thirsting for more insight, knowledge, and integration. Rabbi Milgram has a natural talent delivering the information to the reader in such a flowing manner that one can easily travel with her on the journey toward spiritual development and enlightenment. I highly recommend these beautiful books for spiritual insight, clarity, and daily inspiration. I reference Rabbi Milgram's teachings often for the wisdom of her spiritual guidance. She is truly a modern day Jewish heroine and as you read her words you will recognize she is truly a modern day sage.

this is a great book
this is a great book!easy to read but not superficial.it is filled with ways to get to the heart of what is beautiful about jewish practice.the title sounds very ambitious, and the book definitely delivers!
this book would make a great bar/bat mitzvah gift, or for someone who is looking to re-connect with judaism.

Great, Makes Judaism Relevant and Meaningful, 5 stars
This is the way into Judaism so many of us have been searching for - life-touching. The author is a great teacher, she explains things clearly in a way that empowers you to figure out how you might want to do Jewish in your own life. She's not trying to push any particular brand of Judaism on the reader, very refreshing.
Toxified as a young adult by Hebrew school, now, as an adult, when I was gifted with Meaning and Mitzvah, I couldn't put it down. Last year, when I read R'Milgram's first book, my reaction was the same. I give her books as Hanukkah, wedding and bar/bat mitzvah presents and to those intermarried or considering converting to Judaism. ... Read more

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Visiting the pentagon-shaped house of the three Squares, Goldie Locks is amazed by the cottage's geometrically shaped furniture and remembers an important mathematical fact just in time to escape when the Squares come home. ... Read more

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Goldie's encounter with shapes
In "The Silly Story of Goldie Locks and the Three Squares" by Grace MacCarone, A modern Goldie Locks visits the cottage of the three squares.She encounters various shapes during her stay.This story mirrors the traditional Goldie Locks and the three bears.As this Goldie flees, the book says "But she still remembered this: The shortest distance between two points is a straight line.So Goldie Locks ran straight out the door. And she never circled back."

The cover says the reading level is Kindergarten to Grade 2.

This is a good book, but not great.I still reccommend it as one more learning tool to use with your child. ... Read more

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She has been called the classic dumb blonde, adorable sexpot, and girl-next-door. She has been compared to Carole Lombard, Brigitte Bardot, And Tweetie Bird. She was the skinny girl in the bikini who giggled her way into America's heart. Now meet the real Goldie Hawn - respected producer and superstar, feminist, businesswoman, and devoted mother. ... Read more

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Goldie is a good girl. She has a new baby brother, Nicholas, who doesn't do a great number of things as well as Goldie, because he's little - and Goldie is BIG! ... Read more

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Worth its weight in gold!
Goldie is destined to be a classic!She's a charming and independent preschooler with strong ideas on how much more mature she is than her younger brother. But the energetic and quirky illustrations suggest that there's more to the story than Goldie's perception of it.Little kids will love laughing at Goldie and her little brother and will enjoy feeling just slightly superior.This is one you'll read again and again and enjoy it each and every time.

Goldie is a Keeper!
This book had me and my 2-year old daughter giggling throughout at Goldie and her unique look at life with a baby brother.It came home with us in a stack of library books, but it's soon to be in our permanent collection of favorites!

Squelch New Baby Jealousy
This book explores sibling rivalry between a toddler and her baby brother.As a mother of a 2 year old and 4 month old, I know what it's like to see your child regress because of the arrival of a new baby.This book reminds the child of all the neat things that they can do that the baby can't.We changed the names of the characters in the book to reflect our family...my daughter got a big kick out of that (she also kind of looks like Goldie!).We loved this book and I'd recommend it to any newly "expanded" family.

Good as Gold? Close!
A trip to the bookstore and Goldie was coming home with us!Acolorful and entertaining look at the age-old comparison betweenolder/younger siblings. Expressed in an age appropriate voice for veryyoung book fans.The illustrations are a real treat--bright and humorous!

Good as Gold? Close!
A trip to the bookstore and Goldie came home with us! An entertaining look at the age-old comparison between older/younger siblings. The illustrations are a treat! ... Read more

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Peter Goldie opens the path to a deeper understanding of our emotional lives through a lucid philosophical exploration of this surprisingly neglected topic. Drawing on philosophy,literature and science, Goldie considers the roles of culture and evolution in the development of our emotional capabilities. He examines the links between emotion, mood, and character, and places the emotions in the context of consciousness, thought, feeling, and imagination. He explains how it is that we are able to make sense of our own and other people's emotions, and how we can explain the very human things which emotions lead us to do. He argues that it is only from the personal point of view that thoughts, reasons, feelings, and actions come into view. This fascinating book gives an accessible but penetrating exploration of an important but mysterious subject. Any reader interested in emotion and its role in understanding our lives will find much to think about here. ... Read more

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Predictable, dull and unoriginal
This kind of book demonstrates what is wrong with academic philosophy. Why do publishers bother? If you want to deepen your understanding of the emotions then don't waste your money or time on this book. Save it for something written by Robert Solomon or Martha Nussbaum. ... Read more

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Who is setting fire to the old cypress hedges? Anna Simpson insists that her best friend Zach Santisi help her find the culprits. However, Zach must also care for his numerous pets and cope with his dad threatening to sell them if his next report card isn t better. Just about everyone these young detectives come across has a motive and as time goes on there are more and more fires and more serious confrontations... Based on actual crimes committed by youngsters, this is the first of a series featuring Anna and Zach, Private Eyes (A~Z PIs). ... Read more

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Drawing on recent developments in gay studies and queertheory, Pink Snow: Homotextual Possibilities in Canadian Fictionoffers new interpretations that focus on homoerotic resonances inliterature. Goldie brings an original, engaging, and sometimesprovocative critical perspective to bear on both Canadian classics andless mainstream works. Chapters include:

Wacousta (John Richardson)
As For Me and My House (Sinclair Ross)
Who Has Seen the Wind (W.O. Mitchell)
The Mountain and the Valley (Ernest Buckler)
Beautiful Losers (Leonard Cohen)
Place D'Armes (Scott Symons)
Fifth Business (Robertson Davies)
The Wars (Timothy Findley)
Thy Mother's Glass (David Watmough)
Funny Boy (Shyam Selvadurai)
Kiss of the Fur Queen (Tomson Highway) ... Read more

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A Prince of a Guy by Leslie Kelly

Hunky rock-and-roller Rafe is sure it's a case of mistaken identity. After all, he doesn't know Olivia, the gorgeous woman who accosts him outside his club. But he'd sure like to. So when she assumes he's her runaway prince and tells him she intends to take him home with her, he's more than game. Sure, he might not be a true prince. But a few nights in Olivia's bed make him feel like a king!

Goldie and the Three Brothers by Jennifer LaBrecque

Goldie Dawkins works with three sexy brothers. And she's willing to go the extra mile to convince them of her ideas for the business. Too bad that extra mile gets her stranded at their remote cabin, in a storm, all alone. So what's a girl to do but check out the food, the recliners and the bedrooms to discover which one is just right? Only once bad-boy brother Jake Malone shows up, Goldie has no doubt which bed she intends to occupy....

Customer Reviews (2)

Bedtime Stories to Keep you up all night...
I love Leslie Kelly. I need to be upfront with that. I don't care if she's writing sexy bits for Harlequin Blaze or dark romantic suspense as Leslie Parrish, this woman can write. I especially love her wicked sense of humor in the BLAZING BEDTIME STORIES series. Her entry for Volume V -- A PRINCE OF A GUY (sadly the rumors say this is the last one Les will be writing for this series), she gives a most interesting twist to the story of "The Prince and The Pauper." Leslie created the "alternate reality" of Elatyria for her entries in this series. A land where fairy tales are reality, Elatyria is a parallel world to Earth with "border crossings" flung in various places.

I must put a LIQUID ALERT WARNING on this story due to the laughs and gigglesnorts. Queen Verona is a control freak. When Prince Ruprecht, who is a little light in his loafers, hasn't returned for his coronation, she sends Olivia Vanderbrook, Captain of the Amazon Guards, to San Francisco (in the human world) to retrieve him. Rafe Cabot more than makes up for Ruprecht in the testosterone department. Carpenter by day, lead singer in a band by night, Rafe could be Ruprecht's twin, and Olivia mistakes him for the prince. Olivia is one damsel who doesn't need rescuing, except from her self-imposed lonely existence and Rafe wants to be the knight in shining armour who teaches her all about the big "O." With twists, turns, and lots of blazing heat, this novella is a fast, fun, and terrific read.


I'm not familiar with Jennifer LaBrecque's work but I have to say, based on GOLDIE AND THE THREE BROTHERS, I wouldn't hesitate to pick up one of her books. She has fun recreating the Goldilocks tale. And while Jake might be a gruff old bear at heart, he's certainly sexy enough to hibernate with. Goldie Dawkins works for a Georgia winery in the marketing department. The founder retired and left the business to his three nephews: workaholic Chad, sports nut Scott, and the super salesman Jake. Each brother has his own area of expertise. Goldie is hired to develop a new marketing plan. She's also on the rebound from breaking up with her long-time boyfriend. She wanted marriage. He wanted to live together. Jake, the inveterate bachelor thinks Goldie is bad news and vows to stay away from her. Goldie's "been there done that" when it comes to men like Jake. Unfortunately, their common sense forgot to mention their differences to their hormones. Another fast read, and one that left a smile on my face.

two amusing well written but heated romances
"A Prince of a Guy" by Leslie Kelly.In the Kingdom of Grand Falls on another planet, vain widow Queen Verona sends the Captain of the Amazonian Royal Guard warrior Olivia Vanderbrook to Earth to bring home the heir to the throne Prince Ruprecht.She has few clues beyond fast food warnings and San Francisco.Her inquiry leads her to carpenter and rock musician Rafe Cabot, who could be the royal's twin although Olivia believes he is the real deal in more ways than one.

"Goldie and the Three Brothers" by Jennifer LaBrecque.Ardmore Winery is run by three brothers while marketing is done by Goldie Dawkins.In the Georgia mountains she is to meet one of the trio Chad "workaholic" Malone at the remote cabin.The hike is strenuous and the storm make sit worse, but she arrives at the remote cabin only to find Jake Malone there to greet her.Attracted but keeping their distance, the pair cannot avoid one another as lust and perhaps love wins over caution.

Though different subgenres, these are two amusing well written but heated (they are Blazes at bedtime) romances.

Harriet Klausner
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Fairyland is home to the seven Weather Fairies!They use magical feathers to bring all of the weather to Fairyland.But when the feathers disappear, the weather turns wacky.The Weather Fairies must fix it -- fast! Goldie the Sunshine Fairy's magic feather has disappeared.Now Wetherbury is so hot and sunny that the cornfields are turning into popcorn.What a mess!Find one feather in each book and fix the weather in Fairyland! ... Read more

Customer Reviews (5)

book in TERRIBLE condition
I was VERY disappointed with the quality of this book.The actual story was wonderful, but the condition of the book was horrible. The seller stated it was in very good condition and it was in terrible condition.The pages were crumpled the binding cracked and overall the book looked very weathered.I will NEVER order from them again!The seller's name is:New_Chapter_Recycling_Inc
It was very fraudulent of this company to advertise that the book was in VERY GOOD condition, when in actuality it was in POOR condition.

Made a Reader Out of My Daughter!!!
Although my daughter always enjoyed books (and had many, many classic children's books around her since birth), due to dyslexia, she tended to struggle with reading in school---and from frustration, began turning away from reading altogether (either a book was at her level, but painfully boring, or interesting subject matter, but too difficult for her to decipher).

These books changed ALL of that! Because she found them so completely enthralling, she was quite willing to invest the extra time and energy into really reading and deciphering them. By slowing down, she developed her own coping mechanisms for her disability.

One day, she brought one of the books to school and after showing it to her reading teacher, read a new chapter for her. Even her reading teacher (a woman with considerable tenure) was STUNNED by how well my daughter read. The result of these books is that my daughter (just 5 months after discovering this series) now reads at grade level---and can't get enough of them.

I'll admit (like any book series) these are hardly great literature, but they've completely changed my reluctant reader---and she's now moving on to more challenging, classic fare.

So-so books for elementary school girls
These Weather Fairy books by Daisy Meadows (hey... I wouldn't put my real name on them either) are wholly unremarkable.I suppose they're harmless enough for K-3 grade kids, but there's nothing to distinguish them.The writing is tediously simplistic, the stories are unimaginative, and the illustrations uninspiring.I read a couple to my kids and they never asked for them again... and they ask for everything again.

This may seem harsh criticism for books so obviously targeted at young girls, but compare these to some of the exception children's literature out there (H. A. Rey, Beatrix Potter, Maurice Sendak, Ludwig Bemelmans, Dr. Seuss, Kay Thompson, Arnold Lobel, etc., etc., etc) and their mediocrity becomes quite clear.Something intended to encourage kids to read doesn't have to aim so low.I'd argue for the advantages of the opposite approach.

- mm

Finally!!!
It had been a struggle to get my first grader interested in reading for pleasure rather than because she was required to, until we discovered Daisy Meadows... now she constantly has her nose in one of the Weather Fairies books! We can't wait for more to be published!

Fantastic Series
My daughter loves this series of books - the biggest problem we have is that she won't stop after one chapter.She's 5, so we're reading them to her now, but soon she'll be re-reading them herself.We started with book 1 of the Rainbow Fairies and are now on the Weather Fairies Series.I highly recommend them! ... Read more

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"A nearly perfect book about Goldie Rosenzweig, who lives alone carving small wooden dolls and painting bright clothes and friendly faces on them." --Booklist

"Like the smiles on the dolls that Goldie Rosenzweig makes, this little book is captivating."-Pointer, Kirkus Reviews
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A Story Worth Telling
This sweet little story tells the tale of an artist who loves what she does - carving wooden dolls, handpainting them, and selling them at a local store. It's a simple story, no dragons or wizards, but the tale is one that many independant designers/artists will relate to and will want to read to their children.

The main character, Goldie, lives alone and works very hard on something she is passionate about. She deals with so many feelings... Being lonely at times, others not always "getting" her way of thinking, misunderstood for her need to stick to detail and quality, shy about her work, living life on a tight budget, unwilling to compromise on quality, guilt associated with making a purchase, daily dealings with suppliers and retailers, sleeping until noon and working in her nightgown with just tea and a simple bun as food, and many other typical feelings and situations of the crafter/artist are woven into this story. It's very sweet and most of all, REAL.

It's so wonderful to read a story like this because not all parents are working outside of the home - some work from home as artists, designers, carpenters, etc. and live from paycheck to paycheck, but are happy because they truly LOVE what they do. Just like little Goldie. And there's nothing wrong with that.

I do not have children, and enjoyed this sweet book and have added it to my library so I can share it with my future little ones.

I'd like to add that the illustrations are adorable. The book is small in size and the illustrations are only in black and white, but this book isn't about delivering pow! bam! boom! it's about delivering heart and soul. And that is does VERY well.

A children's story?Not!
Goldie the dollmaker continues her parents' profession, seeking to free dolls from blocks of wood, forming and clothing them and painting on their faces the heartbreaking smile that makes anyone who sees a Goldie Rosenzweig doll want to buy it.Handsome Omus the carpenter is exactly her age, but perhaps she is better understood by old Mr. Solomon, the shopkeeper who sells her dolls, and she truly needs affinity with another artist, even if that artist visits her only in a dream ... This is a truly inspirational and beautiful story that would make a wonderful gift for any artist.

Beauty Reveals A Crime
M.B. Goffstein created an exquisite universe in her children's books which explore what it means to be an artist, a craftsman and a human being.Anyone who has seen Schubert dancing to keep warm or struggled with a child becoming independent as explored in Two Piano Tuners or has experienced the aging of a loved one as reflected in Noah's Ark can only marvel at the delicacy and seriousness of these "children's" book.Each and every book, except maybe Natural History are written and illustrated exquisitely in a minimalist style which strips to its essence life and line.One of the joys of my second group of children's lives is enjoying the trove of Goffstein's left at home by their big sister.It is simply inexplicable that these exquisite books are out of print. This is a real crime.Perhaps the answer is to bring them all together as was done with the George and Martha stories, but much would be lost because the size of the books seems integral to their power.But for anyone who has not experienced this author/illustrator start here and clamour for more.Perhaps the gods of publishing will listen.

Small and perfect.
I am so glad to see one of Brooke Goffstein's books back in print!!All of her books are small treasures of perfectly and simply realized stories that go along so well with the simple yet rich line drawings that accompanythem.I always find myself crying or close to it at the end of thesestories which is a little hard to explain to my children if I am readingthem "Natural History" or "My Noah's Ark"!I haven'tread "Goldie the Dollmaker" to my children yet, it's still minealone to cherish.If you've ever made or cared for anything with a greatdeal of love and attention to the fineness of details than you willunderstand Goldie.She starts off feeling as if she lives in "herparent's house" and is continuing "their" work of makingdolls. These things don't truly belong to her until after she looks intoher heart after being inspired by a kindred artist spirit in a dream.Thisstory is a tiny gift from heaven. ... Read more

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Make Your Own Bar/Bat Mitzvah is using and inspiring guide that takes you step-by-step through the process of creating a very personal and meaningful Bar/Bat Mitzvah. This book offers a joyful and effective planning process that will help you produce a coming of age ritual filled with innovative ideas and sound guidance. Rabbi Goldie Milgram provides an effective, exciting process to help you organize this experience to meet your needs, in particular your studies, mentors, service, Torah talk, party, gifts and expressions of appreciation. Pragmatic and inspiring, this ground-breaking work will help students, families and communities to create healthy and memorably happy bar/bat mitzvah experiences.

Rabbi Goldie Milgram is spearheading the Bar/Bat Mitzvah Institute Initiative, developed under a grant from the Nathan Cummings Foundation and focused upon creating more meaningful and effective ways of preparing students for bar/bat mitzvah. Author of Reclaiming Judaism as a Spiritual Practice: Holy Days and Shabbat, she is Founder and Executive Director of the non-profit educational research and training group, P?nai Yachadut and also runs the highly regarded web site family ReclaimingJudaism.org.

?Reb Goldie Milgram is an extraordinary, creative, and wise teacher/mentor/guide/partner in the exploration of the Bar/Bat Mitzvah process. She takes the reader on a multi-dimensioned journey to discover various meaningful traditions and rituals and, in turn, to express them into a spiritually significant celebration. This book is the Bar/Bat Mitzvah's equivalent to What Color Is Your Parachute.?
-Peninnah Schram, author, Stories One Generation Tells to Another

?Rabbi Goldie Milgram restores relevance and spirituality to the process of becoming bar/bat mitzvah. Her guidance is delivered with great wisdom and compassion. I highly recommend this work.?
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Thank you Rabbi Goldie
This book is a true source of inspiration and information!For years I have struggled, wondering if hebrew school was the answer towards my childrens spiritual and educational jewish journey, always knowingsomething was missing. This book tells you everything that is missing, and is a great supplement, or replacement to any standard type of jewish learning. Besides Rabbi Goldie being a fabulous guide in this process, she also offers amazing resources of music, websites, software, and prayer books. I bought this book for myself and was so amazed and impressed that I bought more copies for everyone who is a part of my daughter's Bat-Mitzvah ceremony.

Wonderful guide for the upcoming Bar/Bat Mitzvah
My rabbi just lent me Rabbi Goldie's book, "Make your Own Bar/Bat Mitzvah," and I loved it. It is so in sync with what we are doing in our community and a perfect compliment to our program. I will be tutoring our B'nai Mitzvah kids this year and this book will be so helpful. I am going to make it required reading forthe families. This book is a fabulous tool not only for the child in preparation for this coming of age rite of passage, but also a wonderful way to involve the entire family.Now I need to order Rabbi Goldie Milgram's other books.

No more cookie-cutter b'nai mitzvah
I take my Judaism seriously and wanted to be sure my son is getting the most out of his experience. This book freed our family from the bar mitzvah machine that our Temple has turned into and helped us come up with a bar mitzvah that is relevant to our Judaism. It is full of wonderful ideas - the only pitfall we keep coming to is keeping our "study sessions" of the schedule of things to do. Without having to make appointments, it's very easy to let things get pushed aside. I have already recommended this book to several of friends who are struggling with putting meaning into the process of bar/bat mitzvah prep.

a book that supports b mitzvahs as true rites of passage
Thank you Reb Goldie for your Bar/Bat Mitzvah book. I am delighted with it!At last a book that really supports the work I have been doing with B Mitzvah students toward making the whole process a true rite of passage and personal spiritual reflection.

Thanks so much!
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Follows the life of a fox pup from her birth until she has babies of her own the next year. ... Read more

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When Goldie flies away, Maggie looks all over town for her little yellow bird. ... Read more

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Not satisfied at all!!
Ordered book to replace one lost in hurricane "IKE" because it was my daughters favorite when she was a child.Confirmation was sent to me that all was good with order but the seller said that he did not receive the order and that he no longer had the book.I lost thousands of childrens books in the storm that can not be replaced but I was hopeful that this one would.I have not been able to find it anywhere. My daughter had asked after the storm if Where's Goldie was still OK and I thought that replacing it for her to give her for her 25th birthday would be a good surprise.I was sorry to find out that would not happen.

Surprise for My Daughter
Book was delivered prompty and in great condition.This was my daughters favorite book as a child - I never new it was the first little golden book becuse she was born in 1983. It will be given to her when our first grand child is born!

A good review
It all starts when scooby and shaggy get hungry and decide to go out and get some food then they found out the place was haunted then shaggy and scooby went and checked the kitchen for food but there they found a ghoust it was a big white sheep then they found out it was no ghost it was there pet

A Great Board Book For Younger Kids!
Hello,
My name is Scott Neely, and being an artist on this book was a fun time, and I think this turned out to be a great little book! Like the "Mystery Machine Adventure" board book, It came out really colorful and a fun read for the youngest readers in your family.
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Discover the spiritual meaning in Judaism's major life cycle moments. Understand, create and enter wholeheartedly into Jewish life cycle ceremonies, preparatory practice, and celebrations.

More than just how-to, Rabbi Goldie Milgram guides you in making your Jewish rites come alive with meaning, beauty and with lasting impact on you, your friends and family. She takes you beyond rote rites--beyond just surviving--and directly into accessing Jewish rites of passage as a force for thriving. With careful attention to both traditional and ¬emerging practices across the full spectrum of Jewish life, Rabbi Milgram examines:
* Jewish Weddings, Traditional and Inclusive Rites
* Welcoming a New Baby and Raising a Healthy Jewish Child
* Meaningful, Memorable Adolescent and Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah
* Ritual Support for Many Stages of Adulthood
* Jewish Rituals for When Relationships End
* Jewish Approaches to Dying, Death, Burial, Mourning and Remembering

Praise for Rabbi Goldie Milgram's Work

"Reb Goldie's `recipes' for accessing a more visceral Judaism are clear enough for those new to Jewish practice and deep and fresh enough to challenge old timers."
--Vanessa L. Ochs, Ida and Nathan Kolodiz Director of Jewish Studies, University of Virginia; author, The Jewish Dream Book: The Key to Opening the Inner Meaning of Your Dreams

"An outstanding introduction to Judaism and spiritual practice. It is useful not only for newcomers but also for those who are knowledgeable about the faith and want to deepen their understanding."
--Nan Fink Gefen, author, Discovering Jewish Meditation: Instruction and Guidance for Learning an Ancient Spiritual Practice

"The Jewish education you might have wished for--rich in meaning, relevance and spirituality. Reb Goldie is a skillful guide into the heart of Judaism."
--Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi, author, First Steps to a New Jewish Spirit: Reb Zalman's Guide to Recapturing the Intimacy and Ecstasy in Your Relationship with God

"Reverent, playful and inquisitive ... full of personal encounters with the holiness of Jewish ways of being. Its exercises for infusing Jewish life with presence and spirit are a great fitness plan for anyone seeking meaning in Jewish practice."
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A fine guide to ritual in one's life and how more of it can be a good thing
Celebrating the life of a Jew should be more than a bar or bat'mitzvah. "Living Jewish Life Cycle: How to Create Meaningful Jewish Rites of Passage at Every Stage of Life" is a Jewish guide to bringing more meaning to living the life of a Jew. Weddings, the birth of a child, retirement, divorce, and death are all major aspects of life but so often do not get the attention they deserve, and placing meaning and ritual on these can only spur one's faith stronger. "Living Jewish Life Cycle" is a fine guide to ritual in one's life and how more of it can be a good thing.
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On Midsummer’s Eve, archeologist Goldie Locke finds more than she bargained for at her dig site. She’s devoted years to discovering the equivalent of a Scottish Rosetta stone to unlock the mystery of the Pictish language. After unearthing a promising carving, she falls asleep in a fairy circle and wakes up completely naked next to a sexy, equally naked Archfay named Tyrnan. She can see he’s well equipped to grant her every wish, but rather than spending a hot night with Tyrnan, all-work-and-no-play Goldie opts for learning more about the stone carving.Granting her request, Tyrnan transports her to the fifth century, but he has ulterior plans. Goldie meets a warrior king and a passionate storyteller, and these encounters will prove to her that fairy tales do come true—though not always in the expected way. ... Read more