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Find Me

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As a fan of Rosie O'Donnell I ordered this book as soon as it was announced as a pre-purchase, completely unaware of what it would contain. I received it yesterday and finished reading it this morning. This book reads very quickly. I was completely caught up in this incredible story and unable to put it down. The book was a complete surprise, the story was touching, powerful and not at all what I expected. The most pleasant surprise of this book was Rosie's writing style. I found her words to be honest, direct, raw and engrossingly warm to read. This book broke my heart but then left me with an enriched understanding of the human spirit and humanity. As a fan of Ms. O'Donnell, I now completely understand why she is leaving her show. I will miss her, but I only hope that this book is the beginning of more books to come from a naturally gifted, touching author. I will recommend this book to everyone I know, it will be my favorite gift to give this year.

"Find Me" is the rocky journey of movie star, talk show host, comedienne, mother, activist and my personal shero; Rosie O'Donnell. This is not the typical celebrity autobiography. Because, I'm sure by now you've figured out that Rosie isn't the typical celebrity. Instead, "Find Me" is a poignant tale of self-acceptance and is a story of both tragedy and triumph.

Rosie discusses intimately how she felt after her mother's devastating death. And how this effected her entire life. After she hit it big you would think that everything ended up happily ever after? Not so. In Rosie's world all that glitters isn't gold. Even after she becomes a big star she still has her crosses to carry.

Along the way, Rosie adopts her first child; a son. She also meets a very troubled woman that parallels Rosie's own life. Rosie ponders why she turned out rich and famous while her friend is battling a serious mental disorder.

"Find Me" like its author is truthful, unconventional, compassionate and incredibly riveting. Rosie is able to bring the reader in to her world, if only for a few moments because she is so fascinating and descriptive in her writings.

I was surprised that this book did not discuss Rosie's sexuality. (There was some vague hints but that was about it.) Because, I remember when the book was released Rosie also "came out" at the same time to her fans and TV audience. But I learned that "Find Me" is not about whom she goes to bed with or chooses to love. Instead, it is a triumphant story that describes how and why she became the sheroic woman of today. "Find Me" taught me a lot more, too. It taught me the importance of love and acceptance of others. And, it also taught me the importance of being and having a good parent because Rosie's childhood was ripped apart with the loss of her mother.

I am ashamed to admit, I used to despise Rosie O'Donnell. I listened to all the garbage cable news programs that were only too eager to drag her name through the mud for their own gain. But after I read Rosie's book and started hearing what she had to say (on her blog and when she was on The View) I learned that the real Ro, as she likes to be called, has zero resemblance to the nut the media tries to portray as her.

I can't wait for Ro's next book, Celebrity Detox: (the fame game). It comes out next month!

Even though I never met Rosie I now have such a familiar fondness and affinity to this warm individual that somehow manages to draw people to her, from all circles and all walks of life. She once was lost, but now she's found.

I received my copy of Rosie O'Donnell's FIND ME today and was unable to put it down until I'd read the whole thing. It was not what I expected. I have always loved Ro because we share a history of mother loss at an early age and when we were little kids (she is about my age, maybe a little younger) you were not permitted to discuss it. She will unashamedly talk about what it is like to grow up as a motherless daughter. It has colored her life in much the same way as it has mine. This isn't a book about what it's like to be a star, there isn't any name-dropping. It's a simple and powerful book about what it means to be in a position where you can help other people. Ro uses her fame and money for good things and sometimes those people she tries to help can actually lead to her helping herself, too. You won't be able to put this book down. Lots of good writing and no celebrity posturing, just a good person telling a story that will fascinate you. Through it all, she manages to be funny and warm and honest. If you like her, you will like this book. If you think you don't like her, you will probably have a different opinion after reading this.

This book is not what you're expecting.

It blends memories of Rosie's childhood with the story of a desperate woman who contacts Rosie's adoption agency. The woman's story and Rosie's determination to help her is shocking and riveting. She uses her obsession with this woman's problems to reveal bits of herself and her past that don't really come through in her famous public persona.

I like the writing style - which has a converational personal essay feel to it. It lends for an easy read and at times feels as candid and personal as a diary.

I would like to have read a little more about Rosie's childhood - things which are hinted at but never fully explored, perhaps because they're too painful.

I think some people wrote bad reviews because they wanted the literary equivalent of entertainer-Rosie lobbing koosh balls at the reader and tap dancing like a happy clown. If that's what you're looking for then you're in for a downer.

With this book, she breaks down the fourth wall and really lets you know more about the real Ro, not Rosie. The result is touching, surprising, disturbing, and engaging. I highly recommend.

First, I've got to hand it to Rosie for being brave enough to write this book. If I were her, I doubt that I'd want the whole world to know the things she reveals here. Second, if you're looking for a full-on Rosie autobiography or a how-to-achieve-in-show business guide, skip this book. If you want to get to know Rosie better, warts and all, buy it. I read this book in one afternoon, mostly because I couldn't believe half of what I was reading. Not that I think any of it was made up, but just because so much of it is truly incredible. I certainly don't agree with those reviewers who question Rosie's ability to be a good parent because, come on, it's just a book about one particular relationship in Rosie's life. However, some of the self-revelations Rosie shares do cause me a good deal of concern for her psychological well-being and that of those around her. I only hope the experience of writing the book was cathartic for her and has helped her heal some of the past hurts she has battled for so long. I still think Rosie's one of the brightest, most well-intentioned celebrities out there today. And perhaps more importantly, one of the only ones brave enough to show us that she's a real person with problems, just like the rest of us. What more can we ask for?

I liked Rosie before she was ROSIE.In a way she seemed childlike and full of wonder but with a touch of sadness. Now I have a better understanding of that sadness.

She has a lot of talent and writing honestly is certainly one of them. Her book just flows. She warns you when it may get too weird but I bet everyone will just carry on with it.

Her story of Stacey and her mother Barb IS strange but the way Rosie relates it, it is riveting.

And when Stacey's secret comes out, Rosie's reaction is very telling and shows the type of person she really is.

I admire her and wish her all the best. She's just beginning to struggle with her past but really trying. She seems to have her priorities in order and that plus her joy in life should see her through. I look forward to another book.

At first, I wasn't sure how to rate this book. To be honest, it isn't like anything I have read (and I have read a lot as an English major in college and grad school). I bought this book thinking it would be a sensational summer read by a famous pop culture icon. Could I have been more wrong. Sure, I had heard the media's early synopsis of this book, basically hyping 30 or so words in the printed edition. Instead, what I found was a modern day Ecclesiastes-a real person's search for "me"aning in the world. I felt guilty reading this book, feeling as if I had obtained Rosie's personal journal. How one woman could be so courageous to share such truthfulness, I will never understand. If you are looking for juicy details of her past, you won't really find that here. What she reveals are the juicy details we all battle with in our own lives - our pains, sorrows, joys, battles, struggles, weaknesses, strengthens, habits, lusts, desires, and most of all, the concequences of our choices. This book is a must for anyone searching for meaning in the world today. Personally, I am not a victim of the type of abuse mentioned in this book, but I am a victim of the same world she lives in.

I just wish I could talk to Rosie and discuss the meaning I found in this book! Rosie, if you read this, thank you!

I just finished reading this book and I feel very short changed. I bought this book because I'm a HUGE Rosie fan, and expected an autobiography to tell me about her? Call me silly I know...but come on! This was the farthest thing from that. The book was very short, and the print was so HUGE I felt like it was written for a nearly blind person. There are a lot of empty pages in there to make it seem bigger. You can definately read this in an afternoon. She did hightlight some on her childhood and about her Mom, but the vast majority of the book was about her relationship with a woman with multiple personalities who totally duped Rosie. She just kept going on and on about this person. I was expecting to read about how she adopted her kids, her being gay, her relationship with Kellie, her brother/sisters, etc. She really didn't touch on any of that. I'm sorry, but this was not anything like I'd expected when I bought the book. I'm sorry but I can also NOT recommend this to anyone else. Buy it at your own risk! You've been warned.

I read this book in 3 and a half hours. I was not able to put it down. I am a big Rosie fan and had no clue what this book was to be about. Just that it was written by her and the proceeds would go to charity. This book touches every emotional sense when reading it. It makes you think about all the times you have reached out to help, wanting to make a difference, only to be disappointed at times and elated and euphoric at others. I would recommend this book to everyone. Don't just read it because Rosie wrote it. Read it because it is a good book worthy to be enjoyed by all.

I got this book thinking I was going to learn all about what the famous Rosie O' does while I am not looking at her on TV. I guess I did but in a way I was not expecting. It took courage to tell this story. You will get so swept away reading this little book that you will have it read in the same time it takes you to watch a Rosie re-run. I suggest you do. I know it is fact but when you read it, it feels like fiction. You won't be able to put it down. I am now ashamed I got reeled in by all the hoopla of what I heard the book was about. It's not about that, it's better.