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FOXY / Review & Giveaway

Thanks to Anna and Hachette
I have 3 copies of Foxy to give away.
FOXY
From the Publisher:

Some may know her as hot, gutsy, gun-totin’ Foxy Brown, Friday Foster, Coffy, and Jackie Brown. Others may know her from her role as Kit Porter on The L Word. But that only defines one part of the legend that is Pam Grier. Foxy is Pam’s testimony of her life, past and present. In it, she reveals her relationships with Richard Pryor, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Freddie Prinze Sr., among others. She unveils her experiences as a backup singer and a blaxploitation star. In particularly candid and shocking chapters, she shares-for the first time-her view of those films and the persecution that blacks, especially women, needed to endure to make a name for themselves .

About the Author:

Pam Grier started her career in the early 1970s, starring in a string of moderately successful women-in-prison films and blaxploitation films, and has generally remained in the public eye, starring in movies such as Coffy, Foxy Brown, and Jackie Brown.

After taking a short break from Hollywood, Pam returned to films in the 80s, like Fort Apache the Bronx, Something Wicked this Way Comes, and Above the Law. She also made a guest appearances on Miami Vice and The Fresh Prince of Bel Air.

Pam also played Kit Porter on the controversial hit show “The L Word” on Showtime. She occasionally guest-stars in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, where she plays a recurring character. She spends her free time on her ranch in Colorado.

My Review:
Wow – this woman has been through a LOT!
From learning to lie at her grandmother’s knee
to living through cancer, and now enjoying 
her life on her property in Colorado
with her dogs and rescued horses.
One of the most touching moments, for me,
was when she describes her amazement
at being allowed to try on clothes in
Judy’s, in Century City.
I laughed when she mentions
to Karem Abdul Jabar
(who was known back then as
Lew Alcindor )
that her mom is back in Colorado, 
and he say’s,
“There are black people in Colorado?”
I got teary-eyed, when reading her
pearls of wisdom.
Included are a number of black and white
photo’s…gosh she was an adorable baby!

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If you would like to try to win a copy…
Here are the Rules:
Giveaway open to residents of the US and Canada.
No P.O. Box addresses.
Must be a follower to enter.
TO ENTER:  Leave a comment with the 
name you follow under
and a valid email address.
Giveaway ends at Noon Central Time
June 7th
Good Luck & Good Reading

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  • I have been wanting to read this book for awhile. My fingers are crossed. Thanks for the possibility.

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  • The word on the library circuit is this is an inspirational read. I'm considering adding it to my classroom library.
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  • Cheryl F. {The Lucky Ladybug}

    Publicly following Libby's Library News with Google Friend Connect [Cheryl F. {The Lucky Ladybug}] — I'd love to read this 🙂 *Thanks* for the giveaway!
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  • Anita Yancey

    I think this would be a very interesting book, and would love to read it. Please enter me. Thanks!
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  • Christine H

    I'd love to win a copy of this one. Please enter me. thanks for all the great contests!!!

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  • I follow as ossmcalc and would love to win a copy of this book. I remember well those days in the 1970's and would find it interesting to read about Pam Grier's life.

    Thank you,

    Christine
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  • Have just become a new follower! Thank you for the chance to win this awesome book!

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  • It sounds like a very inspirational book. I enjoyed her movies and would like to know more about her interesting life.

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  • Would love to win!

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