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Romany Marie: The Queen of Greenwich Village

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I'm usually not a reader of biographies, but I was immediately drawn to the philosophies of Romany Marie.

Upon attending a book signing presented by the author, and her nephew, Bob Schulman, I was completely engrossed by Marie and her life story.

She is clearly presented as a fascinating individual with a passion for those seeking enlightenment. And for these people, she created her "centers" in New York's Greenwich Villiage. Places for those who were "searching", creative outlets for individuals stiffled by the more conservative areas of the city.

Mr. Schulman's enthusiasm for Marie and her accomplishments was apparent not only at his book signing, but throughout each and every page of the book itself.

Starting from Marie's days as a young girl and following through her immigration to America, marriage, her many "centers", this biography covers with much detail not only Marie's life, but also many of her patrons.

Mr. Schulman makes this read all the more fascinating by allowing Marie to tell a great deal of her story in her own words. While he begins each new chapter, the story then changes to Marie's point of view; written from the many audio tapes Mr. Schulman made of their interviews together.

I encourage all the artists, writers, musicians, and anyone else with a passion for creativity as well as those seeking the "bigger picture" to invest some time in Romany Marie.

You just might find in her, someone who can relate.