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Happy Maisy Coleman: A Novel

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This is an extraordinary book, a real gift for the soul. Maisy and her family ladle out wisdom, guidance, hope and love - all with humor, honesty and imagination. The genius of the book, I think, is that Ms. Huss has given us a work of true spiritual inspiration without self righteousness or religiosity. Her wisdom is accessible, her vision practical, and her characters become friends you wish you knew. I'm giving this book to my friends, which is an even better review.

This is one of the most powerful books I have read. There is so much in here to take away with you - words of incredible wisdom, hopefulness and a true feeling of faith and that we are being guided along our paths. Juli allows you to really become a part of each character and to relate to their individual issues. I know I will go back and reread parts of this book over and over - especially the words of Porter Coleman.

I am honored to have had the Coleman family share their story with me.

What a wonderful book written by a very astute woman. I'm so glad I bought this. I feel lifted up to a higher perspective around love and healing. I literally was crying at the beauty of concepts and the prose. Reading this book was like being with one of your best friends who always knows exactly the right thing to say that will help you grow up and see the world from a more serene place. What a sweet book.
It really opened my heart and mind to seeing life with more joy.Happy Maisy Coleman: A Novel

Happy Maisy Coleman is a spiritual, fun filled journey reflecting the disfunctions and joys apparent in many families and lives. You will laugh, smile and learn through the wisdom of Juli Huss's brilliant characters. Like life, it is a bitter sweet journey but one that is well worth the read. If you enjoy well rounded characters, humor and spirituality you will love these elements brilliantly combined by Juli Huss. Why wait-go read Happy Maisy Coleman now.

Deeply inspiring, magically transformative and endlessly entertaining, these are characters that will be with me forever. Porter Coleman's homespun spirtual advice is sprinkled throughout the colorful Sinatra-style world of Maisy's mother and the the earnest more conservative world of her grandmother.

All these worlds intersect brilliantly in a galaxy of personal triumph over great darkness. Neither overwhelms the other. There is room for both in Huss's beautifully told story of how characters can rise above their percieved worthlessness to become whole loving people.

They are not just characters. They feel like friends. Porter feels like the priest you always wished you had - full of meaningful, usable advice not overwrought religious tactics. Ursula is the teacher you always longed to have as your friend, to understand, to understand you. Maisy is perfectly imperfect. Her struggles feel real and honest and though she is most certainly experiencing the pains of growing up, she is wise beyond her years and speaks from a voice of knowing that is comforting and yet unable to alleviate her pain. They made me laugh and cry and cheer on the sidelines for their hard-earned success.

I loved it. There are those few handfuls of books you will always take with you in your heart. This is one such book.

Juli Huss is a superb storyteller who has the rare ability of understanding human nature. This ability is clearly drawn upon in the development of the characters in her book, Happy Maisy Coleman. Being true to reality, there are no "villains" in the story -- just multifaceted souls each on their personal journeys to greatness. My favorite character by far is Porter Coleman. Being an imperfect man himself, his words of wisdom, which are sprinkled through the book, truly make one think and encourage one's personal growth. Happy Maisy Coleman is not only entertaining, but loving, inspiring, and affecting. I recommend it highly. Enjoy!

Juli Huss has hit a home run with Happy Maisy Coleman. This book hit the main artery to my heart and soul. I have never laughed or cried so hard and was sad when it had to end...as it leaves you wanting more. I could not put this book down and I am hoping there is a sequel or a movie coming soon. From darkenss to light, Happy's journey is one you will always carry with you. Do yourself a big favor and read this book...then send it to a loved one in need of a lift!