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Goodman's personal favorite of all her books, an epic love story written in free verse
Paperback, 1081 pages
Published
April 28th 1997
by Hampton Roads Publishing Company
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This book is not what you would think it is. The bookstores don't even file it correctly. It should be in the poetry section. It is beautifully written and tells a magical love story. My favorite book of all time.
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I'm currently still reading this book...although i will say I have leaarned a great deal about life, love, astrology...Beauty...Colorado...writing
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Aug 09, 2011
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At 1,081 pages this is the longest book I have ever read. It's by the famous astrologist ("Sun Signs") Linda Goodman and is somehwat of an epic poem. A few pages in I found I really enjoyed the metered writing. The book has a chameleon like essence and tends to become the autobiobraphy of the reader. My time with this book provoked big inner shifts as I read. It claims to assist in opening the 3rd eye of the reader. Keeping in mind I totally go for things like that, I'd say it worked!
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I never meant to read this all the way through. The size was so unwieldy and the whole poetry thing. . .but I became so invested. . .it just went on and on and on. . .and there I sat on my couch for days pretending I didn't have anything to do except live in this book. A lot of people I've noticed here have called the book magical. Absolutely. Trasnporting. . . enter only if you have some time to give to this, because it is an investment of your imagination and fantasy time.
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Reading this book is like spending a month drinking sangria and listening to a Californian astrologer tell you her whimsical-magical interpretation of her own life story... in verse.
I give it three stars because secretly, I wouldn't mind enduring that experience. Keep it next to your canopy bed and burning sage and you'll like it just fine.
I give it three stars because secretly, I wouldn't mind enduring that experience. Keep it next to your canopy bed and burning sage and you'll like it just fine.
This is indeed a rare treasure! My father gave me this in hardcover a few years back and it took me awhile to accept the way it was written, as I'm not used to reading too much poetry. But when I embraced the words and fell into the story, I fell in love. What a stunning, magical book. It is very unique.
Linda Goodman describes her life in a poetic format that is interesting to read. She talks about metaphysical subject. She tells the tale of her soul mate and how she lost him, despaired, and found him again. It is a unique way of writing. It is like an entire book of prose. Most enjoyable.
This book was given to me many years ago by a very special person. I have not spoken with her in many years, as our lives drifted in different directions, however, this book she gave me was one I will always cherish. It has a different meaning to each person who reads. Such a great book!
Jan 15, 2011
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I MUST buy this book again. I was really into Linda Goodman age 18 when she spoke about reversing your cellular activity by imagining all your cell spiralling the opposite way to prevent aging. I have to admit I was young and very open. I actually still believe it :)
This book is so unlike any other I have read. The book is not line by line, but instead it is shaped on the pages which I think makes it more interesting. I can not explain what it was about just that you get engulfed into the whole book.
A lot of rambling about her personal life; writing style made it a little difficult to follow. Still interesting, but probably better geared toward her fans or serious astrology buffs.
I actually read it cover to cover. I was about as magically personal as the shop owner said it would be. =)
Thought provoking, different, and deeply moving.
Dec 29, 2008
Annette
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Entire story written in genius poetry
Possibly one of my favorite books...
Beautiful
Beautiful poetry in this book. In the days before the internet and Amazon, I found a copy of it in my local library and photocopied every page. Heartbreaking poetry.
Magical, artistic, intimate, beautiful. Thank you Linda for everalasting inspiration and helping me to never loose hope in love and my s-elf..
Nov 11, 2012
Misti Rainwater-Lites
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5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
love addicts, Aquarian women, Leo men
Recommended to Misti by:
Ringo Starr
Hardcore pornography for a love addict's soul! This book slays me, makes me believe in impossibilities.
A long non fiction seems like fiction poem depiction of Linda Goodmans life.
It makes you understand the colors of love.
Foolish, frivolous, and self-indulgent.
Don't know yet - it's interesting.
This book is amazing if you read it with an open mind. It made me laugh, cry, sad, happy, hopeful, hopeless, angry...all emotions you can ever think of - good and bad.
Oct 26, 2008
Amy
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just bought
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Linda Goodman assumed the name Linda during World War II for a popular WCOM radio show in Parkersburg that she hosted called Love Letters from Linda. Each show consisted of Linda reading letters written between soldiers and their loved ones. Each letter was punctuated with a popular song of the day. While working in radio, she met her second husband, Sam O. Goodman, and took his last name. He bega...more
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