Goldie, Goldie Hawn
Goldie, Goldie Hawn
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Goldie
A Lotus Grows in the Mud

Author: Goldie Hawn

Narrator: Goldie Hawn

Unabridged: 5 hr 43 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Penguin Audio

Published: 02/10/2005

Synopsis

With her trademark effervescence, Goldie delivers a personal look at private and powerful events that carried her through life: her father’s spontaneity; her mother’s courage; and the joy of being a daughter, a sister, a parent, and a lover. She writes about her childhood dreams of becoming a ballerina. She takes us on a tour of her go-go years in 1960s New York City, the phenomenon of TV’s Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In, her Oscar-winning debut in Cactus Flower and Hollywood stardom. She writes intimately about the challenges of love, anger and fear, and the importance of compassion and integrity. She speaks openly about her family, her partner Kurt Russell, her children; her faith, her curiosity for that which she doesn’t yet know, and her thirst for knowledge. Most of all, it is a trip back through a life well lived by a woman well loved.

About The Author

Goldie Hawn is the founder of the Hawn Foundation as well as an international children’s advocate and enthusiastic campaigner for the mindful celebration of life. An Academy Award–winning actress, producer, and director, she is also a mother and grandmother. Her bestselling autobiography, A Lotus Grows in the Mud, was published in 2005.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Lisa on January 22, 2014

I do not really care to hear about the private lives of most Hollywood celebrities. However, I do like biographies about how people worked hard, overcame their mistakes, and succeeded--and that is exactly this book! I was actually quite surprised that I liked this book so well. Goldie was down to ear......more

Goodreads review by Beverly on February 25, 2018

One of my favorite movies overboard. I loved reading this book. I love hearing about overcoming obstacles and her life with her children. She shares her early life experiences. She shares a brief look at her children and her relationship with Kurt. The book shares Goldie energy through her stories.......more

Goodreads review by Amanda on September 17, 2007

Goldie seems sweet but loopy. I read Jane Fonda's book (which was published around the same time) and loved it...I guess I was expecting a similar caliber of writing/story telling from Goldie and that just didn't happen. It's a light read and not terrible. She just comes off oddly preach-y in a lot......more

Goodreads review by Lara on August 26, 2023

4.5 ⭐️ This one surprised me. It felt authentic, and I enjoyed the stories she shared. I did not know she didn't start out as a comedic actress. It actually surprised her mom and herself that people thought she was funny. In my mind, I heard her talking and pictured her expressions. As expected, the......more

Goodreads review by Bert on January 09, 2025

For a book that’s over 450 pages I was expecting a lot more information about Goldie’s life. She talks very little about her career and life and so much about her beliefs and spirituality, which was a disappointment if im being honest. I want to hear about the movies!! It was still a good read and a......more

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Praise for Goldie: A Lotus Grows in the Mud

“In her surprising new memoir, Goldie Hawn talks about growing up geeky, stardom, raising kids, and loving Kurt.”—People

“Genuinely interesting...startlingly frank.”—Sunday Times (London)

“Down-to-earth charm...Hawn can be winsomely self-deprecating.”—The Washington Post Book World

“Compelling and easy to read... What comes through most strongly is kindness, generosity, her fondness for fellow performers and all those with whom she worked and devotion to family. The inherent goodness of Goldie glows incandescently.”—Variety

“Goldie Hawn's personal look at an unusual journey to stardom...Fans will enjoy getting to know [Goldie] in this frank, reflective memoir.”—BookPage

“Positively overflows with spiritual enlightenment.”—Publishers Weekly

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