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Gooberz
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1081 pages, Paperback
First published December 1, 1989
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Linda Goodman
191 books246 followersLinda Goodman assumed the name Linda during World War II for a popular WCOM radio show in Parkersburg that she hosted called Love Letters from Linda. Each show consisted of Linda reading letters written between soldiers and their loved ones. Each letter was punctuated with a popular song of the day. While working in radio, she met her second husband, Sam O. Goodman, and took his last name. He began her career writing for newspapers in the eastern and southeastern United States. She also wrote speeches for black American civil rights leader Whitney Young, who served for several years as president of the National Urban League.
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July 20, 2025
It gave me a sharp loving-pain
When you tried so hard to stop the rain
And believed so hard that you could.
Gooberz ~~ Linda Goodman
Gooberz is a massive semi-autobiographical poem published in 1989 by astrologist and bestselling author, Linda Goodman ~~ writer of the only astrology book to have made the New York Times bestseller list, Linda Goodman's Sun Signs.
Gooberz is split into twenty-one cantos, the poem entwines significant events in her life with her religious and esoteric beliefs. After dedicating a third of the book to her eventful childhood and adolescence, the narrator shifts the main focus of the story onto her two main relationships ~~ one with her unfortunate Gemini husband ~~ the other with her much younger Leo lover. The focus is not only on love, but on coping with the debilitating agony of losing them both.
After the deaths of their three children and her husband's infidelity, 0ur narrator's marriage dissolves and the couple moves to different places. Shortly after, the ex-husband dies ~~ leaving our narrator paralyzed with grief and regret; she becomes obsessed with contacting him. After a prolonged period of mourning, she believes she has found him in the body of a younger, mysterious man whom she meets by chance in a bookstore. They have a passionate love affair, but ultimately, he leaves her ~~ marking the beginning of another agonizing period of grief for our narrator.
The purpose of the book, according to Linda Goodman herself, was to offer a message of hope and to comfort those who have suffered a bereavement.
Gooberz is a book for those who have found love, those who have lost love, and those still searching for love. As a book it is a magnificent comfort for those who have suffered the bereavement of death, with a cosmic revelation to turns grief into joy. Gooberz is a book about reincarnation, astrology, and faith.
For the spiritual seeker, Gooberz is a spiritual mystery that holds your interest to the last page and beyond ~~ a book with coded messages that challenge you to ...
When you tried so hard to stop the rain
And believed so hard that you could.
Gooberz ~~ Linda Goodman
Gooberz is a massive semi-autobiographical poem published in 1989 by astrologist and bestselling author, Linda Goodman ~~ writer of the only astrology book to have made the New York Times bestseller list, Linda Goodman's Sun Signs.
Gooberz is split into twenty-one cantos, the poem entwines significant events in her life with her religious and esoteric beliefs. After dedicating a third of the book to her eventful childhood and adolescence, the narrator shifts the main focus of the story onto her two main relationships ~~ one with her unfortunate Gemini husband ~~ the other with her much younger Leo lover. The focus is not only on love, but on coping with the debilitating agony of losing them both.
After the deaths of their three children and her husband's infidelity, 0ur narrator's marriage dissolves and the couple moves to different places. Shortly after, the ex-husband dies ~~ leaving our narrator paralyzed with grief and regret; she becomes obsessed with contacting him. After a prolonged period of mourning, she believes she has found him in the body of a younger, mysterious man whom she meets by chance in a bookstore. They have a passionate love affair, but ultimately, he leaves her ~~ marking the beginning of another agonizing period of grief for our narrator.
The purpose of the book, according to Linda Goodman herself, was to offer a message of hope and to comfort those who have suffered a bereavement.
Gooberz is a book for those who have found love, those who have lost love, and those still searching for love. As a book it is a magnificent comfort for those who have suffered the bereavement of death, with a cosmic revelation to turns grief into joy. Gooberz is a book about reincarnation, astrology, and faith.
For the spiritual seeker, Gooberz is a spiritual mystery that holds your interest to the last page and beyond ~~ a book with coded messages that challenge you to ...
April 10, 2020
I never meant to read this all the way through. The size was so unwieldy and the whole poetry thing. . .but I became so invested. . .it just went on and on and on. . .and there I sat on my couch for days pretending I didn't have anything to do except live in this book. A lot of people I've noticed here have called the book magical. Absolutely. Transporting. . . enter only if you have some time to give to this, because it is an investment of your imagination and fantasy time.
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January 15, 2011I MUST buy this book again. I was really into Linda Goodman age 18 when she spoke about reversing your cellular activity by imagining all your cell spiralling the opposite way to prevent aging. I have to admit I was young and very open. I actually still believe it :)
July 18, 2007
This book is not what you would think it is. The bookstores don't even file it correctly. It should be in the poetry section. It is beautifully written and tells a magical love story. My favorite book of all time.
July 18, 2014
A hefty tome written almost entirely in rhyme, where the author takes you on a sort of autobiographical journey through the bizarre Oober galaxy, oversaw by Master Gooberz and partly guided by Heathcliffe the dog. Wisdom is unearthed from christianity to paganism, the power of numbers and hidden meanings in words, synchronicity, reincarnation, astrology and general mysticism.
Discover the I and O, the s-elf and twin s-elf, the sinister truth about Unicorns - the Night Mare and how your Spirit can be awakened by the (apparently correctly spelt) Pegesus. Find the love within and without and open your long-sleeping Third Eye to realise that we're all ultimately One.
It's at times touching and funny, confusing and thought-provoking and sometimes curiously familiar. There's perhaps too much information to digest and so it's best to absorb it gradually. You may be left with more questions than answers though, wondering whether your dreams are the true reality or a dangerous alternate universe!
Gooberz is a truly unique book and an engaging read that you can flick through again and again.
Discover the I and O, the s-elf and twin s-elf, the sinister truth about Unicorns - the Night Mare and how your Spirit can be awakened by the (apparently correctly spelt) Pegesus. Find the love within and without and open your long-sleeping Third Eye to realise that we're all ultimately One.
It's at times touching and funny, confusing and thought-provoking and sometimes curiously familiar. There's perhaps too much information to digest and so it's best to absorb it gradually. You may be left with more questions than answers though, wondering whether your dreams are the true reality or a dangerous alternate universe!
Gooberz is a truly unique book and an engaging read that you can flick through again and again.
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August 9, 2011At 1,081 pages this is the longest book I have ever read. It's by the famous astrologist ("Sun Signs") Linda Goodman and is somehwat of an epic poem. A few pages in I found I really enjoyed the metered writing. The book has a chameleon like essence and tends to become the autobiobraphy of the reader. My time with this book provoked big inner shifts as I read. It claims to assist in opening the 3rd eye of the reader. Keeping in mind I totally go for things like that, I'd say it worked!
February 11, 2014
This book was my spiritual bible during my late teenage and early adult years. Everytime I felt the need, I would pick it up and start reading wherever I had left off. When the urge was gone, I would put my bookmark in and set it down until the next need came. Every single time I did this, I would get exactly what I needed for that point in my life.
At once relatable and magical, I would buy a copy for each of my friends and loved ones had I the money. Whether you believe in astrology, love, or the magic of life, this book is worth a read. Don't be intimidated by its size, because you'll find soon enough that you don't want it to end.
At once relatable and magical, I would buy a copy for each of my friends and loved ones had I the money. Whether you believe in astrology, love, or the magic of life, this book is worth a read. Don't be intimidated by its size, because you'll find soon enough that you don't want it to end.
June 24, 2007
Foolish, frivolous, and self-indulgent.
November 8, 2012
This is indeed a rare treasure! My father gave me this in hardcover a few years back and it took me awhile to accept the way it was written, as I'm not used to reading too much poetry. But when I embraced the words and fell into the story, I fell in love. What a stunning, magical book. It is very unique.
April 23, 2012
This book was given to me many years ago by a very special person. I have not spoken with her in many years, as our lives drifted in different directions, however, this book she gave me was one I will always cherish. It has a different meaning to each person who reads. Such a great book!
September 10, 2014
This book was my spiritual bible during my late teenage and early adult years. Everytime I felt the need, I would pick it up and start reading wherever I had left off. When the urge was gone, I would put my bookmark in and set it down until the next need came. Every single time I did this, I would get exactly what I needed for that point in my life.
At once relatable and magical, I would buy a copy for each of my friends and loved ones had I the money. Whether you believe in astrology, love, or the magic of life, this book is worth a read. Don't be intimidated by its size, because you'll find soon enough that you don't want it to end.
At once relatable and magical, I would buy a copy for each of my friends and loved ones had I the money. Whether you believe in astrology, love, or the magic of life, this book is worth a read. Don't be intimidated by its size, because you'll find soon enough that you don't want it to end.
January 2, 2014
Reading this book is like spending a month drinking sangria and listening to a Californian astrologer tell you her whimsical-magical interpretation of her own life story... in verse.
I give it three stars because secretly, I wouldn't mind enduring that experience. Keep it next to your canopy bed and burning sage and you'll like it just fine.
I give it three stars because secretly, I wouldn't mind enduring that experience. Keep it next to your canopy bed and burning sage and you'll like it just fine.
June 15, 2007
I'm currently still reading this book...although i will say I have leaarned a great deal about life, love, astrology...Beauty...Colorado...writing
March 9, 2009
Thought provoking, different, and deeply moving.
August 7, 2011
It makes you understand the colors of love.
June 4, 2015
A book unlike a book. Its a book of Poetry. The metered writing, the obvious meaning and the hidden meaning. Its an intangible book , if i can call it that. Somehow, somewhere i tended to identify with the characters in the book. it confuses you once in a while but i guess i will have to read it many times and i am sure each time it will seem different and affect me differently.
at 1000+ pages this is not a small book by any means and will require your time and concentration....
Beautiful, mystical and poetic. Read.
at 1000+ pages this is not a small book by any means and will require your time and concentration....
Beautiful, mystical and poetic. Read.
June 8, 2013
Linda Goodman describes her life in a poetic format that is interesting to read. She talks about metaphysical subject. She tells the tale of her soul mate and how she lost him, despaired, and found him again. It is a unique way of writing. It is like an entire book of prose. Most enjoyable.
October 29, 2007
Beautiful poetry in this book. In the days before the internet and Amazon, I found a copy of it in my local library and photocopied every page. Heartbreaking poetry.
November 11, 2012
Hardcore pornography for a love addict's soul! This book slays me, makes me believe in impossibilities.
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October 27, 2008just bought
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December 30, 2008Entire story written in genius poetry
December 19, 2019
everyone is entitled to their opinion and to me this was so big bad and boring
September 30, 2009
This book is so unlike any other I have read. The book is not line by line, but instead it is shaped on the pages which I think makes it more interesting. I can not explain what it was about just that you get engulfed into the whole book.
October 22, 2011
Magical, artistic, intimate, beautiful. Thank you Linda for everalasting inspiration and helping me to never loose hope in love and my s-elf..
Currently reading
August 31, 2008Don't know yet - it's interesting.
March 23, 2009
A lot of rambling about her personal life; writing style made it a little difficult to follow. Still interesting, but probably better geared toward her fans or serious astrology buffs.
March 31, 2010
This book is amazing if you read it with an open mind. It made me laugh, cry, sad, happy, hopeful, hopeless, angry...all emotions you can ever think of - good and bad.
March 12, 2012
Possibly one of my favorite books...
August 12, 2016
I actually read it cover to cover. I was about as magically personal as the shop owner said it would be. =)
April 17, 2012
Beautiful
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