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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.
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"I've always been a fan of Goldie Hawn, and was really pleased when I saw she'd released an autobiography. I was a little disappointed after reading it though. Whilst this is in most parts an interesting read, a lot of it is about lessons in life as opposed to an actual autobiography. Don't get me wrong, she does talk about her life, and her family, and she writes very well (she's very philosophical). I guess it just wasn't what I was expecting, but still a good read. I will probably re-read this at some point, maybe I'll appreciate it better second time around..."
— Kirsty (4 out of 5 stars)
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" I loved this biography! I was amazed at Goldie's journey through life and I learned a lot about myself following her journey as well. "
— Alicia, 2/13/2014 -
" Liked it. Shows the mothering side of her "
— Cynthia, 2/13/2014 -
" A delightful memoir. Sweet and funny. Goldie Hawn is as endearing in this book as she appears in real life. If you lime her, you'll like this memoir. "
— Rachel, 2/6/2014 -
" This was pretty good. I was actually suprised how much I liked it. The end was a little too philosophical for me though. "
— Paula, 1/24/2014 -
" I have a whole new respect for that ditzy blonde from Laugh In. Her life is so much different than I ever would have imagined. She's sturggled with things I couldn't imagine having to deal with. She approaches everything in her life with all that she has and all that she is and does it with absolute finesse. She comes off as totally down to earth and very in touch with herself, who she is and what she wants out of life and she loves to be normal. I would love to spend a day with her and her family. "
— Liz, 1/20/2014 -
" One of the best books I've read... "
— Kathy, 1/9/2014 -
" A beautifully presented book with some interesting stories and insight. Goldie Hawn seems like a very likeable person and yet I was still not completely taken with her autobiography. She has had an amazing life though. "
— Kate, 1/8/2014 -
" I enjoyed this more than I thought I would -- a light read. "
— Victoria, 1/8/2014 -
" Jesus wept, the audiobook's giggling and gooey voice was enough to make you drink. I don't think I could handle Goldie Hawn in real life. "
— That70sheidi, 1/6/2014 -
" I ended up really enjoying this one. Fast read. One of the better autobiographies I read- free from "and I knew that moment would change my life forever"- type phrases. "
— Kristinb, 1/2/2014 -
" I only read the parts that talked about growing up in Takoma Park. I liked those. :) "
— Lisa, 12/15/2013 -
" I just finished this book. It was wonderful from start to finish. I laughed, I cried, I was inspired.....Goldie Hawn is an amazing woman with a wonderful outlook on life. It is a great read and I would highly recommend it to anyone. "
— Malorie, 11/26/2013 -
" Every time I'm down, this is the book I reach for to share a laugh with what seems like an old friend. Goldie is totally open in this book and even if your beliefs aren't the same, you will come away enlightened about some universal truths about people, life and love. "
— Tracy, 8/26/2013 -
" great to hear about her life. love it! "
— Ivy, 8/25/2013 -
" Interesting. A series of personal essays. I've loved Goldie's work since Laugh In. "
— Ray, 3/26/2013 -
" Loved this book. Goldie proves she's much more than a bubbly Hollywood icon. In fact, this book is much more about family than the "biz" and Goldie is surprising honest which makes for a touching read. "
— Melissa, 12/2/2012 -
" I'd go 3 and a half but apparently I can't do that. I really loved the stories and you can really see Goldie's personality in her writting which was great. It was just maybe alittle sentimental and well airy fairy in some of the writting. "
— Erin, 10/3/2012 -
" I read this 2 X and love it. It is so goodand full of so much insight. I loved it and it was a good book club selection. "
— Barb, 9/26/2012 -
" As much as I love watching Goldie Hawn, I just did not care for this book. I've watched her since Laugh In and you just can't find a better comedic actress than Goldie. This book aside, I will continue to enjoy watching Goldie. "
— Marilyn, 4/19/2012 -
" This memoir by Goldie Hawn has some great stories, but these engaging stories are interspersed with trite, universal summaries. "
— Natalie, 3/16/2012 -
" AMAZING clearly not your average memoir, it made me see Goldie Hawn in a whole new way, i had no idea she was such an amazing person, and teacher. "
— Alayna, 3/9/2012 -
" Seriously, could she be any more boring? "
— Megan, 2/17/2012 -
" I thought this book was good. I related to her in a lot of ways. It was enjoyable "
— Lynn, 12/11/2011 -
" A little different image than I had of Goldie. I didn't realize how many humanity services she has done. "
— Betty, 7/21/2011 -
" I have had access to the cd book. What a marvelous book to listen to. Goldie is what you expect: fun, funny, and spiritual. A lot of depth in this NOT 'airhead' woman of our times. "
— Re, 6/4/2011 -
" I thoroughly enjoyed this. "
— Elizabeth, 5/22/2011 -
" I enjoyed this book from start to finish. Uplifting and positive, INTERESTING!....Goldie's life and her spiritual journey to where she is now... loved it!... I will read again! "
— Donna, 5/8/2011 -
" I'd go 3 and a half but apparently I can't do that. I really loved the stories and you can really see Goldie's personality in her writting which was great. It was just maybe alittle sentimental and well airy fairy in some of the writting. <br/> "
— Erin, 4/12/2011 -
" A fast read, it shows that Goldie Hawn isn't as lightweight as we thought. "
— Babette, 3/24/2011 -
" A sweet book about being kind and finding/keeping happiness, told through the life lessons of Goldie Hawn. Easy read with a bunch of cute quotes to keep and live by. "
— Chantae, 2/26/2011 -
" Loved it! Love her. Miss her, and her daughter is just a pale imitation. "
— Polly, 2/15/2011 -
" Loved this book. She gives great advice. She is a very spiritual person. "
— Amy, 1/18/2011 -
" I love her and love every word she humbly, humorously, and lovingly writes in her memoir. "
— Jesse, 1/13/2011 -
" great to hear about her life. love it! "
— Ivy, 12/15/2010 -
" This book was not a true autobiography but more a collection of annecdotes. The timeline jumped around, but the stories were entertaining. "
— Carol, 10/10/2010 -
" A little different image than I had of Goldie. I didn't realize how many humanity services she has done. "
— Betty, 7/26/2010 -
" Excellent. Goldie Hawn is an exceptional writer. An inspiring and unconventional memoir from one of the world's most beloved actresses. "
— Donna, 7/23/2010
About Goldie Hawn
Daniel J. Siegel, MD, is an internationally acclaimed author, award-winning educator, and child psychiatrist. He is a clinical professor of psychiatry at the UCLA School of Medicine and the executive director of the Mindsight Institute. His books include the New York Times bestsellers Brainstorm and Aware, as well as Mindsight, The Developing Mind, The Mindful Brain, The Mindful Therapist, Parenting from the Inside Out, and The Whole-Brain Child. He is the founding editor of the Norton Professional Series on interpersonal neurobiology.