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Chasing the Crown
A pageant book for Mrs. Oregon.
302 pages, Paperback
First published June 19, 2013
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August 27, 2016
I received this book as a gift and felt obligated to read it.
This book was just poor all around. The grammar and writing style was about Junior High level, and the storyline was thin. At the end of the book I had no clear visual images of any of the characters, the author did such a poor job of describing and establishing visual pictures. I found the relationships that transpired through the book, especially that between the main character and her husband, to be petty and extremely shallow. One moment she is pondering how thankful she is for her husband, then literally two sentences later she is falling apart after having a fight with him and flip flops to believing he doesn't and can't understand her.
Lucy's root issues are never really dealt with, there isn't a sense of true accomplishment or closure at the end of the book, only a good grief feeling as she throws herself into another selfish, worldly pursuit of significance.
It was just a waste. I garnered nothing from it and didn't enjoy reading it.
I'm sorry to be so harsh towards this book, and I'm not one to write scathing reviews, but there really is no redemptive quality to this book.
This book was just poor all around. The grammar and writing style was about Junior High level, and the storyline was thin. At the end of the book I had no clear visual images of any of the characters, the author did such a poor job of describing and establishing visual pictures. I found the relationships that transpired through the book, especially that between the main character and her husband, to be petty and extremely shallow. One moment she is pondering how thankful she is for her husband, then literally two sentences later she is falling apart after having a fight with him and flip flops to believing he doesn't and can't understand her.
Lucy's root issues are never really dealt with, there isn't a sense of true accomplishment or closure at the end of the book, only a good grief feeling as she throws herself into another selfish, worldly pursuit of significance.
It was just a waste. I garnered nothing from it and didn't enjoy reading it.
I'm sorry to be so harsh towards this book, and I'm not one to write scathing reviews, but there really is no redemptive quality to this book.
November 26, 2013
My REVIEW is for a New Author *Kail Harbick* who is best know for her apperance on the CBS SHOW, "Big Brother" and was a contestant on Season 8..
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She is a former owner, current judge and pageant contestant. She has completed and published her first novel about a Mrs. Oregon beauty pageant. What caught my Attention right away was the Message of seeing a Photo of our selves, wondering "Where the Hell Did I Go"? Many of us after Marriage, having children, being a wife & mom all have a moment in our own lives of, "WHO AM I and where did that fun independent Woman go of yesterday"? This book is a Great TRIBUTE to that and speaks to all WOMAN who want to find that girl again.
Chasing the Crown is a good read. I think Women will find it interesting, even those who have had the experience of being in a Pageant.
As a first time Author as myself, I think she did a great job with her first offering, I enjoyed her writing style, and hope she continues a future in writing.
Her perspective is documented in this fictional account of what motivates a woman to enter a pageant. It's as if you get a backstage pass or are the proverbial fly on the wall.
Although, a fictional account, you have to know, this was drawn from past experiences and that makes this even more interesting.
This is a story about a young, 30ish married woman who, much to the dismay of her husband and family, decides to enter the Mrs. Oregon pageant to not only try to WIN her husbands love, (Which he never strayed), and also Lucy trying to find her True Voice that had been long gone.
As the author herself experienced the CRAZINESS of being a Pageant contestant, You are taken behind the scenes and placed in the minds of pageant women discovering what really happens behind the curtain, in the ladies' rooms and hotel rooms.
I also was happy to see to the ending, Lucy's convictions stayed TRUE to why she went through the whole experience to begin WITH! She found herself, as did her family, and SO MUCH MORE!
I give her book 5 STARS....
Author, Catherine Townsend-Lyon
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She is a former owner, current judge and pageant contestant. She has completed and published her first novel about a Mrs. Oregon beauty pageant. What caught my Attention right away was the Message of seeing a Photo of our selves, wondering "Where the Hell Did I Go"? Many of us after Marriage, having children, being a wife & mom all have a moment in our own lives of, "WHO AM I and where did that fun independent Woman go of yesterday"? This book is a Great TRIBUTE to that and speaks to all WOMAN who want to find that girl again.
Chasing the Crown is a good read. I think Women will find it interesting, even those who have had the experience of being in a Pageant.
As a first time Author as myself, I think she did a great job with her first offering, I enjoyed her writing style, and hope she continues a future in writing.
Her perspective is documented in this fictional account of what motivates a woman to enter a pageant. It's as if you get a backstage pass or are the proverbial fly on the wall.
Although, a fictional account, you have to know, this was drawn from past experiences and that makes this even more interesting.
This is a story about a young, 30ish married woman who, much to the dismay of her husband and family, decides to enter the Mrs. Oregon pageant to not only try to WIN her husbands love, (Which he never strayed), and also Lucy trying to find her True Voice that had been long gone.
As the author herself experienced the CRAZINESS of being a Pageant contestant, You are taken behind the scenes and placed in the minds of pageant women discovering what really happens behind the curtain, in the ladies' rooms and hotel rooms.
I also was happy to see to the ending, Lucy's convictions stayed TRUE to why she went through the whole experience to begin WITH! She found herself, as did her family, and SO MUCH MORE!
I give her book 5 STARS....
Author, Catherine Townsend-Lyon
January 10, 2014
This is an above average book.
Lucy Rupp is suffering from low self esteem when a picture takes her back to when she was younger and trimmer.
Lucy joins a pageant for Mrs. Oregon and rediscovers herself and reconnects with the beautiful carefree Lucy of her youth. The pageant trials challenge her financially and her marriage, as he husband struggles to understand and support her quest.
I had the privilege of editing this book and learned a lot about pageant life and the cost of becoming the next Mrs. Oregon. It is a delightful book and I hope people that are interested in Pageant world will enjoy it.
Lucy Rupp is suffering from low self esteem when a picture takes her back to when she was younger and trimmer.
Lucy joins a pageant for Mrs. Oregon and rediscovers herself and reconnects with the beautiful carefree Lucy of her youth. The pageant trials challenge her financially and her marriage, as he husband struggles to understand and support her quest.
I had the privilege of editing this book and learned a lot about pageant life and the cost of becoming the next Mrs. Oregon. It is a delightful book and I hope people that are interested in Pageant world will enjoy it.
December 16, 2014
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I had the privilege of reading the ms in the final stages of development. This is a wonderful book by first-time author, Kail Harbick, best known for her appearance on the CBS summertime reality show, Big Brother (Season 8).
Kail drew upon her own pageant experiences and worked crazy hard on making sure all readers would enjoy her first book. She previously owned a pageant serving as its' Director. She also used to compete and remains active judging whenever she is invited. Her insights are remarkable which makes this fictional account come to life. It's funny and charming and interesting. (And I'm a man!) I do not make a habit of reading chick lit books. Not that there's anything wrong with that. I just wanted to be clear here, I judged this book by its cover and content.
I would recommend this novel to all women who've ever watched a pageant or have a curiosity in competing. This story takes place in Oregon and the women are competing for the Mrs. Oregon title. But it's not about that. Not really. It's about so much more. Everyone will glean what they will. I picked up on more subtle messages. It's not necessarily what's on the surface of these pages but the underlying net, net.
I would also highly recommend this book for girls 13-up. The story can reassure their self-confidence and esteem if they ever get off track or outright lost. It can also help them with their persistence and goal- setting as this is an essential, integral part of growing up (maturing) with confidence and becoming tomorrow's leaders in their chosen fields of endeavor, whether it be at home, in the community or serving the nation, nay, the world.
"Your gift brightens the faces of kids you'll never meet."
Do help: www.StevieTenderheart.com
All roads lead to Camp Tenderheart...
Ages 13+
I had the privilege of reading the ms in the final stages of development. This is a wonderful book by first-time author, Kail Harbick, best known for her appearance on the CBS summertime reality show, Big Brother (Season 8).
Kail drew upon her own pageant experiences and worked crazy hard on making sure all readers would enjoy her first book. She previously owned a pageant serving as its' Director. She also used to compete and remains active judging whenever she is invited. Her insights are remarkable which makes this fictional account come to life. It's funny and charming and interesting. (And I'm a man!) I do not make a habit of reading chick lit books. Not that there's anything wrong with that. I just wanted to be clear here, I judged this book by its cover and content.
I would recommend this novel to all women who've ever watched a pageant or have a curiosity in competing. This story takes place in Oregon and the women are competing for the Mrs. Oregon title. But it's not about that. Not really. It's about so much more. Everyone will glean what they will. I picked up on more subtle messages. It's not necessarily what's on the surface of these pages but the underlying net, net.
I would also highly recommend this book for girls 13-up. The story can reassure their self-confidence and esteem if they ever get off track or outright lost. It can also help them with their persistence and goal- setting as this is an essential, integral part of growing up (maturing) with confidence and becoming tomorrow's leaders in their chosen fields of endeavor, whether it be at home, in the community or serving the nation, nay, the world.
November 30, 2014
It was a good book, but it took me a while to get into it.
June 12, 2015
i read this book and i like it
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