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Amazon Dreams

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'Amazon Dreams' by Anna Randolph is a truly amazing book. Through vivid flash backs, we learn about the life of Paula Deland, and her courageous, lonely battle to end the eons- old struggle between men and woman.
The author writes so well that it allows the usually vicarious reader into her characters mind and heart- one really cares and empathizes with her experiences on a deep level. For me, that is what reading is all about. My favorite parts were the descriptions of how Paula's physical training allowed her not only to compete on an even playing field, but also to own her power as a female and a professional. This is a book that I will read over and over, because the nuances of her journey continue to grow and resonate more fully each time.

This book is perfect for a screen play. It is a true story and I enjoy reading about the life of a woman who persued her career, and made a splash into the male world of police work. This to me took determination and perserverence. It is an eye opener to the inside of the Police force in San Francisco in the 60's.

Ms. Randolph weaves realistic portrayals of "days in the life of a San Francisco police officer" into this heartwarming story,relevant to all who have faced the dilemma of staying true to her own values or sacrificing those values to gain acceptance and/or the continued receipt of a paycheck. "Amazon Dreams" is an enlightening voyage to maturity.

I know the author superficially and wanted to know her better. The book certainly gave me more insight into her life and experience and her writing style kept me moving through several threads of her story. It has insights for almost anyone who would read it and in particular the importance of relationship in the life of a child and the need to discover one's own voice and learn from all people and situations. It is about values and finding courage to change yourself, rather than others. It is about healing the past and helping to move society from dominator to co-creator. It is also about connection as well as balance and creativity. I enjoyed it very much and read it in 2-3 weeks. Barbara J. Williams

AMAZON DREAMS

This is a book you can't put down.

The story that Anna Randolph tells is more non fiction than fiction. As I read the book, the characters in the story came to life. Their story could be any woman's experience. Any woman who's entered a male dominated career field, any woman who has experience abuse, any young girl who has been molested, every woman who has stood up to her abusers and spoken out in society. Any woman who has said enough and claims her power.

The story also expresses how women cope. How once self empowered a woman can have total control of who she is, who she becomes, how she expresses herself and how she grows in wisdom, strength(both physical and spiritual)and how she frees herself emotionally and sexually.

This story is a story of will, determination and true gender freedom.

I strongly recommend this book to any and all women and girls who want to discover their own power. And I recommend to book to all men and boys who truly want to discover how strong, independent and what a gift it is to understand and share a women's strength.

Five Stars, all the way!