I cried in my cereal, I laughed in bed, and I was inspired in the garden!
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Usually I'll read a book that makes me laugh, makes me cry, makes me think of days gone by, or makes me think of what I want to be....or had me crying in my cereal......and never has a book given all of these gifts to me under one binding.

I knew Lauren's story and I knew it would be an emotional read....and I thought I was ready for it.  Wow!  I didn't know I would be obsessed, stalk her FB page, nor talk about it over breakfast, lunch, dinner, after-dinner walks, and while in bed.  I also didn't know the extreme pride I would feel in remembering that growing up, in my hometown weekly paper (Butler, Missouri's "Headliner"), they used to print how many pints were donated at the last blood drive and who in town had donated the most pints.  I did know that my dad would either read this column with pride (he was #1) or with disgust (Bob Hall was #1)....I had forgotten that memory.

Thank you, Lauren.....for living an amazing life, living to tell the tale, and inspiring us all to be our better self, with soul intact.  This is one of the best stories I've ever read!  With humble adoration and love, Carolyn!
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Kristina,

I forget exactly how I found your Amazing work, but I am soooooo happy that I did .. It was a divine path of destiny to find your gorgeous persona, in and out - to see how much you LOVE health and how your passion is not only fueling your health, but your life's dream work too ... I am always so inspired by your energy and creativity - your smile is Infectious :) ... Thank you for sharing your heart and soul with us, who too, desire health and wholeness, not merely for our bodies alone, but also for our entire lives .. While I am not 100% raw vegan, I respect the lifestyle and purposefully incorporate many of the attributes. I simply had to order your book - not only for myself, but because I desired to support you as well. Even IF folks only learn new recipes or are simply inspired to choose a healthier breakfast, at least, they will be MUCH better off from an encounter w/you! Wishing you ONLY continued happiness and success! ROCK On Sister! :)
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I seen some Spoken Word videos on fb out of this book and feel in love, I was crying during and at the end of the poem OCD and Joey 
Neil Hilborn is amazing, hands down!!!
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Its about this guy who does this thing for over an hour. I laughed, I cried, I ate pop corn
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I laughed  I cried, and I was inspired. Every "Dearest Dorothy" book I read has the same effect on me. Every one of them feels like the best one yet!
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The title of this book hit me like a ton of bricks!  That's exactly how I was feeling "stuck". Upon reading this book, I knew it was going to be a lot journalling work for me to do, but I didn't know was the joy that I would feel when doing the journal exercises.  Once I started journalling I couldn't stop.  Miracles started happening in my life again.  I started believing, trusting and feeling my life was going in the right direction.  I am very grateful to the Author Jaclyn for creating and sharing this awesome book with me and the world.  Gratitude!
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I bought this book on a whim and I am so glad I did. There were several times where I literally howled with laughter and there were also a few tears, but must of all there were heartfelt smiles.

So do your best a favor and gift it the gift of joy and laughter by readingng this amazing story.
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I love this fluffy goodness!! I feel like a princess in bed!
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I wish this book was released earlier in the summer before I had already taken 2 beach trips, it is perfect for a day in the sand!  My summer was already over and school had started for my kiddos, so I did the best I could: binge read it in bed with a bottle of champagne.

I LOVED it!  I usually do a lot of skimming in stories like these, you know, to get to the good parts, but I didn't need to, because it was fast-paced enough to keep me interested.  New characters and new locations.  I felt like I was reading Samanthas diary, and she shared her deepest, darkest secrets with me.  I didn't laugh as much as I had expected, because in most of the klutzy, fail moments that should have been comedic, I felt more like hugging her than laughing at her. In the end, I did indeed shed tears.

A perfect romantic comedy!
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It filled me with ALL the feels. I wanted more Hollywood. I wanted more small-town peace and quiet. I wanted more punishment for the antagonist. I wanted more of the top-secret cameo character that surprised and thrilled me. I wanted more hate sex. I wanted more I-can't-possibly-keep-myself-out-of-you-right-now sex. I wanted more sparkly stars in my eyes from the excitement of meeting a movie star. I even wanted more paparazzi.

Note for the Grammar Police: I'm going into present tense on PURPOSE right now.

Now, it's now. I still want all those things. I guess I'll just have to read it again. And you should read it, if you haven't yet. Or read it again.

I may never be able to eat chicken again, thank you. And did you know chickens are CANNIBALS??? Alessandra, please tell me this isn't true. Some small-town folk feed their chickens treats, when they love their chickens, and some of those treats are BOILED EGGS. That's just sick. O_O

Okay, so, before I go into fangirl meltdown, I need to wrap this up. Thanks so much for giving me a copy of Hollywood Dirt, Alessandra Torre. I thoroughly enjoyed it, recommend it highly, and here is an honest review as thanks. I can't wait to see what story you have up your sleeves next!
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This is a amazeing book! I loved every chapter there was. I read the book in one day flat the advice, sadness,happiness,parenthood just everything was wonderful and I feel inspired!
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I loved reading this story! It made me want to be a better person. I found myself laughing out loud, crying and chills running up and down my arms at moments. Can't wait to read more from this Arthur:)...
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I read most of your book on my way home from my in-laws. I needed some stress relief after that! I was laughing the whole time so my husband made me read outloud parts I laughed at. Its great!
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There I was, down in the basement of Seed Restaurant in the psychedelic Sixties, dishing up the first organically grown natural foods to ever grace a British restaurant table. It was the cool place to eat, and the cream (and the whey) of the `underground' scene came through; one felt immense pride to be introducing them to wholesome living. That is, until Frances Lynn's book Frantic came into my hands.

Now I realize that once off-premises, many of my loyal customers proceeded to do everything possible to counter-balance their healthful experience at Seed, ingesting things that were definitely not macrobiotic and engaging in decidedly unwholesome behaviour. How could they! The brown rice obviously wasn't `speaking' to them.

Sure they had fun, and Frances spares no details in her rich and fulsome recounting of the wilder side of London and San Francisco in the late 60's/early 70's, so much so that I feel like I was there - and I was, but now know what part of "there" I was missing out upon. But at what price, the fun? After reading her book, I am not sure whether to feel left out of the action, or smug that I spent that time chewing each mouthful a hundred times. I can feel both.

Thank the muses; Frances unbelievably survived to tell the tale, managing to do so without glorifying her colourful characters. I'd rather laugh at their faults and foibles than feel sad for them, recognizing that had they got with the wholesome programme then Frances may never have written her very entertaining book. Would the world be a poorer place thereby?
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I adored this book. Absolutely. At one point, tears sprung to my eyes and I leapt off the couch so no one would notice. A few pages later, I giggled, and Giggled, and GIGGLED until my husband asked me to "Be. Quiet. Already." Spending time inside Sweet Caroline was like truly relaxing and hanging out with friends where all you can think is, "I so want the best to happen for these people." The spiritual message rings true, and the ending is so natural and unforced I was pleasantly satisfied when I finished reading.
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Ok, so, this book has now given me two new favourite sayings, 'axl-battled' and 'word-vomited'. I LOVED Alice Clayton's humourhonest, real and very much to the point. I think I had far too many 'snort-outbursts,' sitting here in my living roomto the point where my husband stopped his own reading to smirk at me!

"Now we were smack dab in the middle of a sexual soup, bubbling away with two pairs of mismatched lovers and more pheromones than we knew what to do with."

"It was the bed to end all beds. It was the bed that all the little beds aspired to be when they grew up. It was bed heaven."

Great story line, loveable characters and an easy fun read. Definitely my type of book, I LOVED IT!

Oh, and I'm so freaking glad her 'O' came back, because I nearly passed out after that scene in Spain. I almost wanted to track her down and try and give her one myselfALMOST.
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Awake, but still dreaming is the true story of this author's journey through brain surgery to remove a brain tumor. I totally cried like a baby while reading her struggles with dealing with this devastating, life threatening event. However, there are instances in the story I burst out in laughter. You see, that is how Kate handled her journey, with humor as well as with grace and dignity. INSPIRING, yes that is the word I am searching for, to reflect how I feel after reading her awesome, yet heart-aching journey, knowing at the end, she is a SURVIVOR!
Kate explains throughout her book, her reason for fighting is her kiddos, her husband, her parents, siblings, family and friends. What better reasons to fight for your life?!? I say, none.
Kate wrote about depression as well in the book. I battle with depression and anxiety on a daily basis, and have heard many people say, 'Just snap out of it!' It isn't that easy! Kate handled this topic with great care and yes, once again left me in tears.
I recommend this book to all who may be suffering through their own battles, whether it be physically or mentally. YOU too can be a SURVIVOR!