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Although this book is geared toward young teens, adult readers will be enchanted with it as well.

The confusion and fears of the main character, 13-year-old Marilyn, are clearly presented and the way that Marilyn deals with them creates an entirely believable story. At times, Marilyn acts much older than her age and at other times, she seems much younger. Exactly as real-life teens do!

In "Discovering the Long Way Home", Julie Larose has created an exceptionally well-written account of how parental emotional abandonment feels from the child's perspective. This issue alone could have made this book depressing for the reader but Julie has filled the pages with hope, caring and understanding. Then, she continues the action to bring the whole issue to a most satisfying resolution.

Young teens will enjoy reading this book for Marilyn encounters many situations that they will be able to relate to but for parents everywhere, this book is a "must read" for it is truly enlightening!

Marilyn's life is not as fun and exciting as you might think. Sure, her mom and dad are famous actors, and they're rich, and she's traveled all over the world -- how could that not be amazing? Well, mostly because both of her parents are so busy working, getting randomly married and divorced, and maintaining their "images" that they're too busy to be interested in Marilyn. The reason she's seen so much of the world is because she keeps getting shipped from parent to parent, based on whose life she'll interfere with the least, or who's tired of having her around. She's had a ton of different half- and step-siblings, but never a family, and never any real friends.

Marilyn has had enough. She's taking charge this time. She's going to run away. Better yet, she's going to make it look like she's been abducted. Then her parents will have to pay attention to her. And when the press gets a hold of the story, they'll have to at least pretend that they care.

Needless to say, things don't quite work out as planned. The first person she hitches a ride with sees through some of her stories. He doesn't know who she is, or why she's running, but he takes her to a place he knows is safe. The small town he drops her off in is completely different than anywhere she's ever lived. And the people... They are unlike anyone in Marilyn's memory. They seem genuinely good and caring. It's almost too bad she'll have to leave and go back to her real world. Speaking of her world, why hasn't there been any mention of her disappearance in any paper?

Marilyn is forced to take a good look at her ideas of life and people. She eventually forges her own path to a life she almost lost, but not before she gets herself into some trouble, meets some people with much bigger problems, and finds exactly what she wasn't looking for.

This is an interesting look at the darker side of Hollywood life, as well as a view of the brighter side of humanity. It's pretty hard to find yourself when there is no one to guide you.

The book is told by Marilyn, with regular trips into her memories. She is a very real and developed character, as are most of the characters. Her history is disturbingly believable. The public knowledge of her parents is a great touch, and done very nicely. I found the very end to be a bit abrupt, but it doesn't really detract from the story itself. All in all, I was pleasantly surprised by this book.

Reviewed by: Carrie Spellman

This book was easy to read, the author has a real down to earth approach. Her tips were common sense, but it was nice to have them all in one place and the hit list in the back is like my new phone book. Loved this book.

This book is straight forward, funny and most importantly it WORKS!!!! I've tried a few of her tips and I met a few celebs myself. Be sure to check out the back of the book which includes pages and pages of contact information for your favorite celebs and sports teams.

Writer Rebecca Jenkins wonderful book on the life of 19th century actress and author
Fanny Kemble is definative.Her description of this period of theatrical history and background to the journey of Miss Kemble to America is superb.Her fascination for her subject is tangible, as is her admiration of this formidable woman who influenced the anti slavery movement profoundly by the power of her pen.She allows her subject to speak for herself - and what a voice !

Fanny Kemble was the Gwyneth Paltrow of the early 19th century: a beautiful, renowned young actress from a theatrical family whose flamboyant doings filled the newspapers and fed the gossip. Fanny was a hot commodity on both sides of the Atlantic, though she had serious reservations about fame--Princess Diana and Lindsay Lohan weren't the first celebrities to be hounded by the paparazzi and the tabloids. On stage, Fanny was breathtaking, an icon; offstage, she was a bright, funny, sexy woman who--of course--fell in love with all the wrong men.
Rebecca Jenkins' sparkling biography tells not just Fanny's life story but conjures up the racy world of London acting, the drawing rooms of Philadelphia, and the steamy outrages of Georgia's plantations. Jenkins brings a novelist's craft to the story of a woman who played Juliet in the theatre and a slave mistress in real life. Her writing is both intelligent and vivacious and her research is impeccable. The book is a great page-turning read, too.

This is an excellent book that provides the recipes for heart healthy eating. This is a book that anyone over the age of 35 should invest in. Not only in purchasing the book, but implementing the recipes for their everyday eating. Three cheers for Chef Coleman!!!!!

This is a GREAT cookbook ! I've found the recipes very easy to follow and extremely creative. I've made about 6 recipes from this book so far, and each one has been declared a "winner" by my family and friends.

So much of history focuses on the leaders, generals, and other famous persons of the era. Gettysburg's Unknown Soldier is interesting because it focuses on a common man, Amos Humiston, and his family. He is Gettysburg's unknown soldier because he was found dead holding a picture of his three children. There is nothing else to indicate his identity. The picture is used to identify Amos and locate his widow and children. Amos' attention to his children's picture during his last moments makes him and his family celebrities. While Gettysburg is Amos' defining moment in history, the author tells us the full story. Amos' years on a whaling ship were an adventure, but also a lot of hard work. If whaling was tough, it was nothing compared to the War. We follow Amos and his New York regiment as he marches and marches and marches and fights. After Amos' death at Gettysburg, the story continues with his widow and children and how his death changes their lives. If you like history and want the perspective of the common man, I recommend Gettysburg's Unknown Soldier.

It was a time in history when folks back home held romantic images of gallant heroes for "The Cause". It is no wonder this powerful human interest story snowballed into a nation wide hunt for the children who's loving and courageous father died fighting to reclaim freedom of liberty for his country.

Mark Dunkelman vividly paints a splendid picture of Amos Humiston and his family, taking us through a journey of their trails and tribulations. Mark Dunkelman's painstaking research comes togther with a marvelous, moving, and timeless human-interest story.

After I read the book, I began putting some of the recommendations to work with AMAZING results. Seems like I knew everything there was to know at 57, boy was I wrong.

Thanks to this book (guide), not only will I live much longer, I will enjoy it more too!

Ed Epstein, Phoenix, AZ

This beautifully researched book stays focused on the central theme: how to stay sexy, young and vibrant. It's well written, fun to read and has a ton of information. I found a lot of new ideas as well as specific things to do, that I would have never bumped into without picking up this book. I'm giving it to my mother who is in her late 70's. It's the perfect gift for anyone interested in diet, staying well and feeling younger. Even the cover looks great for a gift book. Highly recommended.

As a long time student of the photographic arts, I can truly appreciate the works of Helmut Newton. Intimate and perhaps slightly naughty, Newtons photographs have an exceptional power to them. Great book and a truly wonderful collection of work!!

As a long time student of the photographic arts, I can truly appreciate the works of Helmut Newton. Intimate and perhaps slightly naughty, Newtons photographs have an exceptional power to them. Great book and a truly wonderful collection of work!!

This book ruled.

Mr. Spamm writes crazy letters to "sane" celebrities and hilarity ensues. Really, it does.

In this highly entertaining book, Mr. Spamm sends fan letters to a variety of celebrities and eagerly awaits their responses. Many times, Mr. Spamm's letters themselves are the highlight; often, the response is priceless. For example, Jimmy Carter sends a picture of himself with his late brother that was oddly touching. It's also surprising how many has-been celebrities still respond as though they're "someone". Overall, a winner!

This is a fascinating series of interviews that appeared in "The Realist" with individuals that inflenced the American scene starting in the 1950s. One senses that neither Paul Krassner nor those being interviwed pulled any punches thereby allowing the reader to enter the mind set of the interviewees.

This book is the best book ever written! God I love this book I have read it oh I dont know like at least 100 times I love it that much not much of a science fiction fan but this book tells a story with out little green aliens everywhere it has people with life living within the pages I just bought the 2 others in the series I cant wait great book MUST READ and this means you!

Despite the title I found the substance compelling. The stories of these women and the men they served was new to me -- a definite for women's studies and a good read. It was hard to put down.

Very highly recommended for Women's Studies supplemental reading lists & community library collections, read The Shadow Of Greatness: Five Extraordinary Women And The Men Of Genius They Served by counselor, musician, and academician Michael Menager is the absorbing true story of the women who supported men of genius, yet whose quiet work was overshadowed by her significant other's accomplishments. Examining the lives and achievements of Isabel Burton (wife and partner of Sir Richard Burton); Maria Huxley (supporter and wife of Aldous Huxley); Francoise Gilot (mistress of Pablo Picasso); and Vera Nabokov (muse and wife of Vladimir Nabokov), In The Shadow Of Greatness is a quite profoundly thoughtful and extensively researched examination of the overlooked side of partnerships that contributed greatly to human history, learning, and culture.