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Down at the Golden Coin
by
Kim Strickland (Goodreads Author)
How would your life change if you met your Messiah at the laundromat?
During the horrible recession, DOWN AT THE GOLDEN COIN’s main character, former airline pilot Annie Mullard, feels she has sunk to new low when she is forced to go to a run-down laundromat, The Golden Coin, after her washing machine breaks, but it’s here she meets a messiah named Violet. Even though she c...more
During the horrible recession, DOWN AT THE GOLDEN COIN’s main character, former airline pilot Annie Mullard, feels she has sunk to new low when she is forced to go to a run-down laundromat, The Golden Coin, after her washing machine breaks, but it’s here she meets a messiah named Violet. Even though she c...more
Paperback, First, 172 pages
Published
March 20th 2012
by Eckhartz Press
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Unexpectedly entertaining spiritual novel a treat to read
(4 1/2 stars) Strickland is a terrific writer. For a slim spiritual novel, "Down at the Golden Coin" packs a mighty punch in terms of writing, great storytelling, and insightful, funny dialogue. This is a great read, no matter where you are on your own spiritual path.
Spiritual/metaphysical content: High. Violet is Annie's own personal messiah, literally the answer to Annie's prayers. Violet passes along the usual advice such as creating yo...more
(4 1/2 stars) Strickland is a terrific writer. For a slim spiritual novel, "Down at the Golden Coin" packs a mighty punch in terms of writing, great storytelling, and insightful, funny dialogue. This is a great read, no matter where you are on your own spiritual path.
Spiritual/metaphysical content: High. Violet is Annie's own personal messiah, literally the answer to Annie's prayers. Violet passes along the usual advice such as creating yo...more
This book is funny, serious, enlightening, and thought provoking. It is a story told of a young woman who is struggling with numerous problems in her life, and who meets her messiah Violet, with blue streaked hair and a nose stud, at just the right moment in a launderette.
It is easy to relate to the main character Annie, who has heard all the self help, spiritual guidance stuff before, read ‘The Secret’, and lots more, and still her life is falling to bits. She is taken through some past life e...more
My cousin won this book and didn't feel that she could give an honest review. These kind of books aren't up her alley. She sent it to her mystical, spiritual, goofy, flighty, hippy cousin (me) and asked me to review it. First time on this site nice to meet all of you.
I think the comparisons to "It's a Wonderful Life" are way off. Capra's classic is about an Every Man who toils through the mundane struggles of life with sincerity, warmth and grace. "Down at the Golden Coin" is about an over-the-t...more
I think the comparisons to "It's a Wonderful Life" are way off. Capra's classic is about an Every Man who toils through the mundane struggles of life with sincerity, warmth and grace. "Down at the Golden Coin" is about an over-the-t...more
I'm conflicted when it comes to this book. One one hand, I liked what it tried to do. On the other, there were things that I just couldn't get past.
First the good. Don't worry, I won't play spoiler.
I thought that the writing was generally pretty good. It was an easy read sprinkled with some moments of genuine humor. I liked the author's choice of making the messiah a twenty something punk rock girl. Nice touch. Also, the first "out of body" experience was extremely moving and beautifully written...more
First the good. Don't worry, I won't play spoiler.
I thought that the writing was generally pretty good. It was an easy read sprinkled with some moments of genuine humor. I liked the author's choice of making the messiah a twenty something punk rock girl. Nice touch. Also, the first "out of body" experience was extremely moving and beautifully written...more
I was a lucky Good reads first reads winner of the book Down at the Golden coin. I really liked the story this book had to tell. Annie a woman in her forties is going through a bad time in her life. seems like everything is crumbling down around her. she has to go to a run down laundromat to do her laundry. in walks a young blue haired woman named Violet. she informs Annie that she is a messiah there to help Annie. this reminds me of It's A wonderful life. Annie is kind of the George Bailey down...more
The author is a former writer's club buddy of mine and I joyfully admit as I read this feeling a great wash of pride that someone from that ragtag bunch could write something as wonderful as this. It generously incorporates my favorite movie, It's A Wonderful Life, spinning out George Bailey's angst (and much of Mary Baileys angst as well even though we never got to see that, we can imagine it) against the modern culture of a major city. It raises many important questions about how we live our l...more
I immediately identified with the main character of this book - her struggles and feelings of despair - so I knew I had to know how she was going to climb out of that black hole. The idea of being swept away by the extraordinary disguised as ordinary will appeal to anyone who has lost sight of what is really important in life. So much of our happiness lies in our own choices. Annie's story encouraged me to always keep my eyes open for my own Violet, as I am on my own very bumpy and unpredictable...more
I just got this book off of Amazon from a free book of the day. Thank You sooo much for the freebie. I've never felt so compelled to write a review but Ive had a rough 4 years with the recession. I had lost hope and had no idea how to turn my hope back on, or figure out what I was doing so wrong in my life and how to fix it. I just kept sinking deeper and deeper with no end in sight. This book gave me hope. I now believe there is a way to get to where I need to be.I have a little of my fight bac...more
Annie, a furloughed airline pilot, goes down to the local run down laundry mat because her washer has broken. Never did she dream she would meet Violet there or that her life would be turned around so drastically. Violets levitates a bottle of TIDE, can read minds, and sends Annie into past lives. Violet turns out to be a Messiah for Annie.
Let me start by saying that I am not usually into reading self-help type stories, but I enjoyed Down at the Golden Coin. There were some parts that I didn’t q...more
Let me start by saying that I am not usually into reading self-help type stories, but I enjoyed Down at the Golden Coin. There were some parts that I didn’t q...more
When I first heard about Down at the Golden Coin by Kim Strickland, I was instantly intrigued by the premise. I don't see much about Messiahs in books, and I was curious to see how Kim would work the idea into a book. Unfortunately, while the idea was great, I wasn't the biggest fan of the overall execution.
Down at the Golden Coin picks up the story of Annie, a middle-aged woman who hasn't been having the best of luck lately. It all started when she lost her job as an airline pilot and then ever...more
Down at the Golden Coin picks up the story of Annie, a middle-aged woman who hasn't been having the best of luck lately. It all started when she lost her job as an airline pilot and then ever...more
First off, I usually have severe allergic reactions to anything that smacks of self-help, finding-oneself guidance, or other types of general navel gazing (not that there's anything wrong with that); it's just not for me - apparently, I'm still working the lower end of Maslov's pyramid. However, in the case of "Down at the Golden Coin", Kim Strickland has created a hypoallergenic guide to self-discovery, -awareness, -fulfillment, -actualization, -advocacy (and several other types of "self"). She...more
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Annie has hit rock bottom in her life and stuggles to make it daily, when she meets her Messiah Violet, one day at the Golden coin laundry mat.This book is written as an inspriation to everyone who is or has struggled in this life and looking for their own Messiah. You never know when he or she may turn up. As Violet , a goth girl with blue streaks in her hair showed up to help Annie. Read this book and be inspired!!!
I won this book through Goodreads First Reads.
I'm usually not one to read books about spirtuality, but since this was a giveaway I gave it a go. I really enjoyed this book. It's fun, Violet is such a good character! Whether you believe in God or not, it's one of those books that makes you think more about what could be and what can be if you believe in second chances and opening you're eyes a bit more!
I'm usually not one to read books about spirtuality, but since this was a giveaway I gave it a go. I really enjoyed this book. It's fun, Violet is such a good character! Whether you believe in God or not, it's one of those books that makes you think more about what could be and what can be if you believe in second chances and opening you're eyes a bit more!
Whilst I encourage aspiring authors to publish their work on Amazon, I do believe they should only do so with completed works. This book is barely a first draft. The writing lacks depth, the main character is one dimensional and the plot is riddled with cliches. On top, the Kindle version didn't have pages 78-80 and I didn't pay mind to it.
With wisdom, whimsy, and wit, Kim Strickland weaves together a story with a powerful message.
In the vein of Capra's "It's a Wonderful Life," and Saint-Exupery's "The Little Prince," the power of optimism and hope resonates with a clarity that's especially relavent in our current time. A must read.
In the vein of Capra's "It's a Wonderful Life," and Saint-Exupery's "The Little Prince," the power of optimism and hope resonates with a clarity that's especially relavent in our current time. A must read.
Kim Strickland's characters evoke whiffs of Christmas past as she holds you captivated between this world and another. Her quirky "messiah" reminded me of the character Carol Kane played in Scrooged.
I found "Coin" a fast read, able to keep my attention until the end.
I found "Coin" a fast read, able to keep my attention until the end.
Great read! I don't want to give away the secrets but I think you will enjoy the story as well as the writing style. It kept my interest even though it is not the exact type of book I normally read. Sometimes it is good to break out of your comfort zone.
This book isn't as bad as what people are saying. I liked the Violet character and what she represented. The plot did drag at places but all in all it was ok. There were a bunch of typos that were distracting. The ebook was missing a page which wasn't good.
Couldn't put this book down. As corny as this will sound, I felt like it was written for me - like it spoke to me. Guess I was reading the right book at the right time. Really made me think about my life, what I believe, what's important to me. LOVED IT!!
Terrific read. Kim Strickland has managed to be fresh, eclectic and most importantly able to reach the reader's inner sensibility. This book is definitely worth the read and I can't wait for an encore.
This was an excellent book. The lessons taught by the "messiah" whom the main character meets at a laundromat were very insightful and applicable to my life. Very original and interesting idea.
What a gem of a novel. Witty, fun and thoughtful, a great story. You just never know where you will find inspiration in life. I could really identify with the main character. Don't pass this one up!
I normally do not read fiction but this book resonated with me as I too have had some repercussions because of the recession. It was the right book at the right time in my life. Well written.
This book would have been so much better if "we" (our book club) didn't dislike the main character so much. This is the last time we pick a book based on it being free on Amazon.
A wonderful book that made me both laugh and think. The writing style is very enjoyable. I would highly recommend it!
Not at all what I expected. Very light and humorous, too, for such a philosophical topic. A fast and fun read.
The writer should try something called "contextual subtext". Not for me.
Think It's a Wonderful Life when you don't like George.
I received this book for free from the goodreads firstreads giveaway. Just like a rare gold doubloon, this book is a treasure. It had me laughing my butt off one minute, and contemplating human nature the next. I really loved this book and would recommend it to anyone.
Really enjoyed this one. A book can affect your daily life as you read it, and this one had me thinking about myself differently. In this case, seeing me within my own self-made rut from another viewpoint.
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Kim Strickland lives in Chicago with her husband and three children, two cats and one dog. She'd post her actual year of birth, but then someone might try to steal her identity, which would only be a good thing if it meant she could go on vacation.
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