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Hippie Chick Reunion

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So why would a guy read a book about six devine female's experiences of growing up during the "Hippie Era", surviving those turbulent times of sex, drugs, and rock & roll? Simple. I want to grasp and understand who each of these women are at thier core. I want to witness the group dynamic as well as their personal story. I want to see exactly what they bring to the table of life. Kathryn has truly written a novel that has brought to life each of these characters and answered each of my needs. I'm too young to have been a willing participant of the sixties . . .yet, I live and enjoy the contributions the "Hippies" made to America, in one of our greatest age of growth, loss, enlightenment, and hard lessons.

Hippie Chick Reunion opened up new levels of thought and enjoyment for me. As a story it's entertaining, as a character study it's insightful and as a metaphysical dissertation, engrossing. Being another "Jersey Girl", I found myself immediately absorbed in the scenery, the values and personalities of these other Jersey Girls. Whether from New Jersey or not anyone who lived through the seventies and still remembers what made it so transforming, will appreciate this book.

You didn't need to grow up in the 60's to thoroughly enjoy Hippie Chick Reunion. I found myself completely immersed into the story and was left wanting more. Each of the six main characters were meticulously defined and intriguing, reminding me of the popular television series Desperate Housewives. You can't help but have a favorite character and the author, Kathryn Barber was very clever in her style of writing, culminating a mystical yet witty cliff hanger. I'll be first in line for the movie or sequel - whichever comes first!

If you thought nostalgia was dead, think again. Crammed with laugh-out-loud imagery and hankie-grabbing, real-life characters, "Hippie Chick Reunion" pulls you along through a wondrous journey. Kathryn Barber's book recreates those relationships you had, the one's you wish you had, and a few you tried to forget. Most of all, you'll wish these six women were your friends. From their teenage escapades through their adult lives, these women unashamedly share their choices and make no apologies. Join their spiritual journey and share this book with friends who enjoy discussing terrific reads.

Bold, honest, and insightful, HIPPIE CHICK REUNION reveals the illusions of separation that distort our true selves. Kathryn Barber has given us a gentle and loving kick in the metaphysical ribs.

Doug O'Brien
Founder, Center for NLP & Hypnosis, New York

Hippie Chick Reunion is an amazing time shift from a time of other centered hedonism to our present day self centeredness. With delicate strokes and sharp jabs, her writing will make you smile, but it will also carve into that part of yourself you want to forget. That part which at one point made a pact with the planet and your friends to make a difference . . . but later forgot. The main characters are strong yet human women with real power but flawed enough to remind us of ourselves and many people we know. The author has captured the journey of time from idealist to pragmatist while being neither trite nor wistful. This is a great read with just enough mysticism and politics to make the work timely and timeless.