I have met Carol North a number of times
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I've heard her speak, have attended meetings with her, and have interacted with her on a daily basis.  I've also read her papers as well as this book.  She is a brilliant, focused and remarkably authentic person.  I recommend this book wholeheartedly.
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I met Nancy when she was writing "First Love, Last Dance" and eagerly awaited the finish. I was not disappointed and thoroughly enjoyed the wonderful story about her family and especially her mother. "Nothing for Tomorrow" is a warm, sensitive and sometimes baudy tale about two, maybe three, remarkable women. The book addresses sensitive and controversial issues with humor and grace. I first read it in manuscript form and then again when the hard copy arrived. Both times I found it riveting and read almost without stop to the conclusion. I find it interesting and compelling that Nancy still communicates regularly with Lynda. It is a good read and I highly recommend it.
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I am never disappointed in her stories nor do they all seem the same. It's like watching from the side lines of old friends and  thier families.
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Back into the early 1970's was when I first met Kay and her family. Both our families were on vacation in Florida and this girl with a cute smile and wonderful southern accent captivated me. We were both in our teens at that time. Within a couple of years, my family visited the Cochran farm in Auburn, GA and I again got to enjoy speaking with this very special girl. During that visit, she gave me a Siamese cat that I named Dixie. The name seemed to fit. Her mother also let me drive their pickup truck which was the first time that I ever drove a vehicle.

Life happened as it normally does and we both had gotten married. Then in 2005, I was single again. But Kay was married and I knew that I could not contact her.

Last week, I was watching the Alabama, Georgia national championship game on television and thought about how Kay must be loving the game. Georgia was ahead at the time. The next day, I googled her name hoping to find some blurb about her success in life. When someone says that they felt like the air was sucked out of the room, that is how I felt. There it was...her obituary listing.

I had no idea that she was sick and had moved back to their farm. I could never pretend to know how this tragedy affected her or her family. I do know that I missed opportunities to get to know her better and I wished that I had taken the time to do so. I look back and remember this  fun loving young lady  and realize that she will be forever in my thoughts.

I have ordered and received a copy of Milo's Tale and I am glad that I did.  It brings back memories of how much she loved her pets and I doubt that  she ever ran across an animal that she didn't like.  This  book reminds me to teach our children and grandchildren to never make assumptions about someone because they look or act  different than we do.  There can be someone just as precious as Kay hidden inside.
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North has again put out a fantastic story that begs to be read over and over. You either love everything she writes or you are wrong.
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I and many other Alaskan women had the good fortune to spend some time with Gloria last summer. We were sad to see her go so quickly. She was a serious listener and a good story teller. ReAding her book was a chance to spend more time with her what a treat
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I just reread this first book, and once again enjoyed the friendship, struggles and quirks that the middle age women in the story share.  The base of the storyline, reuniting with childhood friends feels natural and comforting-as it can be when you share a history, however distant with others you see again after years of separate lives.  The character's struggles are reassuring because they are about the things real fifty something women might face.  And the subtle faith expressed by some of the characters is nice to witness.  I wish there were more than four books in the four Linda's series.
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Lynn is my neighbor! Found out from another neighbor that she had written a book at age 90. I introduced myself to her , bought her book, and now we are good friends and walk together several times a week! She is full of information and is such an inspiration!
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Carol Kidd MBE is a singer but better known for her jazz interpretations to impress the likes of the late Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan. I get goosebumps listening to her voice interpret musical classics. I feel like that I am hearing it for the first time even though the songs could be a hundred years old. Carol can make something old become new again. In her recent compact disc, she strays away from the standard Gerswhin songs to something different. Regardless, I think Carol can sing anything to perfection except opera. It's amazing that she hasn't gotten more attention in America in the birthplace of jazz. In fact, I would love to see her making the talk show rounds and singing her voice out to stunned crowds. Carol is one of the world's best singers that isn't famous yet but she should be on the lips of every household.
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I really enjoyed this book as I read it years ago.  Especially Carol's young life in LA with her granny.  Once on a
visit my daughter and I located the apartment house where she lived.  I bought this book for a friend.
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Sylvia has been a wonder to me for a few years now. I love her personality and once you listen to her you feel as if you are in her circle of friends. I've been to an appearance of hers and enjoyed it, but this book is like she's talking to a friend and catching up. Her sense of humor amuses me and her compassion for people astounds me. This book is very personal and enlightening to hear all that she has done and overcome. For me, it inspired me to try to react to life in as gracious way as she has.
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Reading this book has brought back times in my life that I felt rejected. I feel the pain the author has had.  I am proud to say that she has overcome quite a lot and is very strong now.  Janice is a dedicated teacher and person and that comes from her strong believes in Our Lord.  I have known this woman from the day she was born and her outlook on life  has always and I mean always been the friendliest and warmest toward mankind.  No matter how well you think you know someone there are always times when you haven't a clue how deep the hurts are that they suffer.  Janice  this is a job well done.  Hopefully you will continue writing.  I am a big fan of yours.
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This is one of Carol's best books.  Carol works energetically on a universal level, she facilitates many workshops and events at her home in Virginia.  I found her book very informative and helpful on explaining things on a Universal level.  For those of us on a path of Enlightenment this is a great book which can help you develop on your path.  I would also recommend looking at Carols website which you can locate by searching for Carol Lynn Fitzpatrick, I would highly recommend reading this book to understand Carols work and vision.
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I have purchased this album/CD 3 times since it was released
I wear it out! It sounds just as relevant and fresh as when I first hear it
Love Carol King!
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I am now reading this book to my husband. This is the third time and it brings back many memories for me. I do not remember my childhood the same way Helen does. Some of the chapters made me cry to think that I treated her this way, but I was only a child myself. I did not behave alot of times and rebelled against my mother. I have alot of good memories as well  bad. Some make me ashamed to know I acted out that way at times that I do not remember the same way as Helen.
I can remember how excited all of us kids used to be the night before Christmas. My mother always made it so much fun, she had all of the kids get together in the kitchen and make our popcorn bags for our homemade Christmas stockings. This time of year she would bake fudge and buy Christmas candy. We were not allowed to have candy that often, so we were all excited to make our bags, and then eat them first thing Christmas morning. The bags were filled with popcorn, fudge, candy, nuts and love. I was always so excited to see my brother when he would come home from college or later on in his life when he would bring his family. My father used to build us cribs for our dolls and my mother made doll clothes. All of us kids never went without at Christmas. My father working two jobs for extra money as well. My parents worked really hard raising nine children and frankly I do not know how they did it. We were naughty at times just like any other young adult.
I look at this book from Helen's view of growing up and being the ninth child. This is her perspective as a child, and young adult. I am so proud of all of the accomplishments that she has completed. We are close in age as I am the 8th child (the hair twirling pretty sister). I am also proud of my parents and love them both dearly. Although some of the parts of this book reflect them as being mean, they love all of their children. One day, I asked my father about his life and he told me the best thing is the nine children he raised with my mother.

I continue to tell my mother and father this;  people may criticize them for some of the things they said or did those many years ago, but the ones that really matter are those that know you as a person today and love you.

I can not wait to read her sequel, this book had alot of laughs for me as I hope it does for all those that read it.

I love you Helen, and I am so very proud of you
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This was the best book I've read in a while.  If anyone is a fan of Carol, they need to get this book and read it.  It had me laughing and crying at the same time.  The stories she tells are wonderful memories of her life , personal and professional.  I would recommend this book to everyone.
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The author is a friend, since childhood, of my mother.  I have enjoyed the connection to some of the people and places mentioned in the book.