All I Need To Know I Learned From Xena: Warrior Princess [Paperback]

Josepha Sherman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 1998

In a time of ancient gods,

warlords and kings,

a Land in turmoil

cried out for a hero.

She was XENA,

a mighty princess

forged in the heat of battle.

Xena: Warrior Princess. Gabrielle: Bard of Poteidaia. Theirs was a life of adventure. A life of romance. A life of great deeds and great battles against the forces of evil. A life of good and bad gods, of deep and lasting friendships.

In their travels, Gabrielle, Xena's bosom companion, learned much from the princess. When to keep your sword sharp and your wit sharper. When the size of Your staff does make a difference. In return, Gabrielle taught Xena the secrets of warmth, kindness, and joy.

Now, in her own recently discovered words, the Bard of Poteidaia talks of what she got from Xena and what Xena gave her, lessons about life that will ease the path for those of us battling on through the modern world.

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About the Author

Josepha Sherman is an author and folklorist whose novels include The Shattered Oath and Forging the Runes. She lives in New York City.

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Chapter 1: A Wandering Bard Gathers No Hearth

Another of the questions I'm always being asked is "What was it like, setting out on the road for the first time?"

The answer, in a word, is -- terrifying! Here I was, turning my back on everything I'd known from childhood, everything safe and secure, and setting out into the utter unknown. Of course I was scared!

Why did I do it? I wish I could say something noble and properly bardic, but the true answer is that I'm not really sure. I was bored, yes, restless, certainly, knowing everybody in Poteidaia far, far too well. And Perdicas...if I had known then...

But neither of us were yet whom we would become, if that makes any sense. And back then, I knew only that I couldn't marry and settle down and be a nice, docile village wife, but was pretty much giving up on figuring out what to do about that.

And then Xena swept into the village like a fresh, clean wind, and the world suddenly opened up for me. I knew only that I couldn't let her get away, because once she was gone, I'd never have the nerve to leave.

So I followed her.

And followed her.

And followed her.

It says a great deal for Xena's patience, and for her determination to stay on the side of Good, that she didn't just kill me. I must have been a thoroughly irritating kid back then. Gabby Gabby, I admit it. But I was talking so much to hide the fact that I was scared silly!

Nothing was easy. I had never slept on the ground before or had to forage for something to eat. I had never gone without a roof over my head, either, or realized just how dangerous it was outside the walls of my village.

But I had also never realized just how beautiful it was out there, either, or how exciting it is never to know what wonders might lie ahead.

Most of all, I had never realized just how close I'd grow to Xena. For she has become my sister not of the body, but of the heart.

Copyright © 1998 Universal Studios Publishing Rights,A Division of Universal Studios Licensing, Inc. All rights reserved. Xena: Warrior Princess is a trademark and copyright of Studios USA Telvision Distribution LLC. All rights reserved.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Pocket Books; Original edition (September 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0671023896
• ISBN-13: 978-0671023898
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #341,109 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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31 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Gabrielle's scrolls......, January 18, 2000

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This review is from: All I Need To Know I Learned From Xena: Warrior Princess (Paperback)

Hmmmm, this book is quite good - but I believe that there are better ones out there. If you're a complete xena freak like me then, then you'll want to have it - it is amusing, especially as it is from gabby's point of view, and sometimes the author manages to nail it and you can hear gabby's voice saying the words. It's not for someone who doesn't know the programme too well. It often makes brief references to episodes and I'm not really sure how much sense it would make if you hadn't seen them. It is quite a short book, but you'll not want to put it down until you've read it. Don't buy this if you're looking for something really informative about the show. This book is a bit of fun and nothing more - like I said before - something for the die-hard fans rather than anyone else....

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Gabrielle's life line story in one book!, July 28, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: All I Need To Know I Learned From Xena: Warrior Princess (Paperback)

If you want to learn everything about Gabrielle's life this is the book for you! Her stories and journeys with Xena will thrill and take you beyond the pages of her book. Every chapter has something new, and you learn many things about the way she lives with Xena, and Joxer too. Pick this book to learn more then even Xena knows about Gabrielle's life.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This book will not let any Xena fan put it down!, July 22, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: All I Need To Know I Learned From Xena: Warrior Princess (Paperback)

This book is a creative way of putting any xena fan on the journeys. It comes from Gabrielle's perspective of lessons, discoveries, friendship,and many things well taught, that she's learned on the journeys. As a Xena fan I recommend it. Though it's fairly short, It will keep you turning the pages all night long! Complete with a Introduction by Renee 'O Connor, I find it a very believable book.