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Dandelion: Memoir of a Free Spirit | 
 enlarge | Author: Catherine James
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  19 reviews
Sales Rank: 45624
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 240
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 6.3 x 0.9
ISBN: 0312367813
Dewey Decimal Number: 973.931092
EAN: 9780312367817
ASIN: 0312367813
Publication Date: October 2, 2007
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Loved it!!! October 10, 2008
What a lucky break to have stumbled across this book. I loved it. The brush with the gods of rock was interesting, but the real story was her grit and determination to make a remarkable and happy life for herself. I always thought that you can be anything you want to be and she proved that. Very inspiring!! Hope the future holds more books from Catherine, I for one can't wait....
A must-read for women (and men!) of all ages... October 10, 2008
The story of Catherine James' life reads like a dazzling, colorful, dizzying, sometimes unbelievable, cult screenplay that the most darling of independent film-makers could only wish to create. Ms. James unabashedly and honestly recounts her amazing journeys through the worlds of delapidated Hollywood, her dysfunctional family, and 60s rock n'roll in such a way as to make it difficult to put her book down for wanting to know what will happen next. Certainly, her relationships with some of the most notrious men of rock n' roll (Jimmy Page, Mick Jagger) is titillating; however, it is her gentle voice, and strong presence in these, and other, very personal accounts that makes the story most interesting. Ms. James' trials, tribulations, and, ultimately, triumphs are relatable to people of all ages - you will find yourself laughing on one page and crying on the next, just as in the book of life. This book is highly recommended, not only for its wonderful entertainment value but for its many resonant life lessons, especially that of forgiveness.
Inspiration September 16, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I first found Miss James' story in a chapter of a "kiss and tell all" book about rock and roll groupies. Having been around the music business over half my life and being exposed to all of it's excess's, I was taken and intrigued as her story was much different than others portrayed. I was eventually led to this wonderful and inspiring book that I am writing about here.
Hers is definitely a story about one who found the inner strengh to persevere. Yes, some of the people throughout her life can be dazzling to read about, Mr. Page, Jagger, Eric Clapton, etc. But it's a lot like the old nursery rhyme "oh who are the people in your neighborhood"? She just happens to tell us who they were. For some music and rock and roll is lived vicariously through records, signatures, brief encounters in the back of the bus or a lonely hotel room, other's stories, and for some it is a part of life like breathing. It just is. There is no explanation really. Why they are treated different and accepted into the fold will always be a mystery. I think all the orphans of the world who find each other in the lifestyle Miss James found a safe haven in must come from the land of miss-fit toys. No one truly wants a "charlie in the box" so we find each other and in doing so comes solace.
If your looking for "heady" tell all stories about rock stars move on. If you are interested in a book that is truly human in context and real look no further. This is a story of a woman who found a way to succeed at all odds as a single parent in a time when it wasn't very popular to do so. We should all do so well.
I have a feeling the story is not over.
Michael Holt.
Loved this book! August 28, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I wanted to crawl into this book and give her a warm hug! Literally read in one night. So enjoyed being taken back to that amazing time in music history...it wasn't a "groupie" book, she didn't go out to meet musicians, she was forced out by the "witches". She is a compassionate survivor and didn't take the easy way out by self-medicating with drugs to numb her pain. Wished it was longer and look forward to her next writings. Buy this book and enjoy the trip!
Simply Incredible !! BUY THIS NOW!! :) July 16, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book is not *just* about Hollywood Royalty from the 30's and 40's , although her whole family hails from that golden era. It's not *just* about love affairs with Rock and Roll Legends, but you will find kisses from the likes of Denny Laine( Moody Blues & Wings) & father of her son), Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin), Mick Jagger (Rolling Stones),and Jackson Browne have graced her lips. She counts Roger Daltrey (The Who),Pamela DesBarres,Patti D'arbanville amoung her closest friends.
However..This is NOT a book of casual name dropping. This is a memoir of a turbulent childhood, a peek at the demons that she faced,and the many legions of angels who have come to her rescue.
Catherine James takes you on a journey that is simply amazing. For those who don't "like to read", this book is SUCH an easy read. It's like sitting down with her and listening to her chat with you.
Catherine comes full circle and I enjoyed every single minute of it.
I look forward to the sequel.. and Catherine? maybe Diane Keaton can play YOUR double in the film version? :)
Pattie xo
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