The Pulpwood Queen's Tiara-Wearing, Book-Sharing Guide to Life [Paperback]

Kathy L. Patrick (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 2, 2008

When licensed cosmetologist turned publisher's rep Kathy Patrick lost her job due to industry cutbacks, she wasn't deterred. One year later, she opened Beauty and the Book, the world's only combination beauty salon/bookstore. Soon after, she founded The Pulpwood Queens of East Texas -- a reading group that dared to ask the question, "Does a book club have to be snobby to be serious?" The idea spread like wildfire. Now there are about 70 chapters nationwide. The overriding rule -- aside from wearing the club's official tiara, hot pink, and leopard print outfits -- is that the groups must have fun. The club's mission: To get America reading.

THE PULPWOOD QUEENS' TIARA-WEARING, BOOK-
SHARING GUIDE TO LIFE celebrates female friendship, sisterhood, and the transformative power of reading. It includes life principles and motivational anecdotes, hilarious and heart-warming stories of friendships among the Queens, and stories from Kathy about the books that have inspired her throughout her life, complete with personalized suggested book lists.

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About the Author

Kathy Patrick is the founder of Beauty and the Book, the world's only combination beauty salon/bookstore, located in Jefferson, Texas. She is also the founder of the national book club, the Pulpwood Queens.

Product Details

• Paperback: 334 pages
• Publisher: Grand Central Publishing (January 2, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0446695424
• ISBN-13: 978-0446695428
• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.9 x 9.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #828,132 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A feast for serious book lovers!, December 31, 2007

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Kacey H. Kowars "kaceyk" (Powell, ohio USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Pulpwood Queen's Tiara-Wearing, Book-Sharing Guide to Life (Paperback)

Kathy Patrick is a national treasure. She is a tireless promoter of literacy and her love of books comes through loud and clear in this wonderful book. Kathy tells her story in a refreshingly candid style. The book is filled with her favorite lists of books- an invaluable guide for book clubs and serious readers. I enjoyed reading about the road trips the Pulpwood Queens took, and I enjoyed learning more about Jefferson, Texas (Kathy's hometown). Kathy doesn't take herself too seriously, but don't sell this lady short. She knows books, and more importantly, she puts her money where her mouth is. Her passion for literature and life come shining through in this book. Thank you Kathy for all you do for readers and writers. I'm proud to be an honorary Timber Guy. Highly recommended!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Funny, inspiring, wonderful reading!, January 8, 2008

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Deedee (Kansas, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Pulpwood Queen's Tiara-Wearing, Book-Sharing Guide to Life (Paperback)

What a wonderful reading experience! Kathy takes you so many places with such vigor and energy! Whether or not you were raised in the midwest in the 1960's, you can relate to the childhood stories. But that's such a small part of the overall experience. For anyone who can use the inspiration to get over whatever life has dealt and live your passion. She gives us true and vivid life to the saying, "when life hands you lemons.... make margarita's!!!" Kathy's writing is a thoroughly entertaining tribute to promoting literacy, imagination and fun for fun's sake. Read it wearing your tiara and share it with your best girlfriend. It's worth it.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Kathy Patrick's Book Glitters Like a Tiara, January 4, 2008

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Phillip Doran "author of The Reluctant Tuscan" (SoCal & Italy) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Pulpwood Queen's Tiara-Wearing, Book-Sharing Guide to Life (Paperback)

A wild Yee-haa of a read. Laughs galore, I enjoyed both the humor and the humanity on every page. So whether you have big hair, short hair, or no hair you'll love this book!