My book The Seven Year Dress is continuing to rank in the top 100 best sellers in the kindle bookstore in the literary-fiction-historical, literary fiction, and the young adult categories. I’ve also been ranked by Amazon as the #58 top ranking author for two of my books, The Seven Year Dress and To Live Out loud, in the historical fiction category. And #87 in the literary fiction category for The Seven Year Dress. See photos below.
I’m deeply grateful for everyone who has purchased, read, and taken the time to review my book. In the name of tolerance, a special thank you also to everyone who has spread the word to help promote this book. All profits from my books go to help get dogs like Jeremiah, Camille, Cupcake, Reiki and Babs (see below) out of kill shelters. Thus far in 2016, 150 dogs have been freed. Last year 148 dogs were freed.
AND please for everyone who’s purchased a book could I humbly ask you to write a review when you’ve completed the read. I have just found out that Amazon promotes and ranks books according to number of reviews in addition to sales. Every voice helps spread the word and that is an energy that can help a dog.
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RECENT REVIEWS FOR THE SEVEN YEAR DRESS
Truly enjoyed it.
Helen’s story like so many others is about the strength of the human spirit.
Surviving atrocities most of us couldn’t.
The subject matter is as you will have guessed from the cover picture – a tale of the Holocaust and as such doesn’t make pretty reading. But is a wonderful, poignant and heartbreaking story and one that I found I couldn’t put down. Helen lives in an affluent area of Berlin with her parents and older siblings, a close and loving family in post WW1 Germany. Hitler’s rise to power fills them with unease yet her father refuses to believe that things are as bad as they seem until it’s too late. With the help of her friend Max, she manages to hide away in an abandoned farmhouse cellar with her brother Ben. The rest of her family are not so lucky. Unfortunately Helen and her brother are caught and sent to Auschwitz.
A harrowing story of endurance and hope. Great read.
Bymyzon September 23, 2016
I was very moved by Mahurin’s prior book, “To Live Out Loud”, and though my expectations were high, “The Seven Year Dress” did not disappoint. Helen, a German girl, is a character I could instantly engage with, and I really wanted to know more of her story. We really follow her movement though life as a normal girl with a good life, to someone in hiding, separate from much of her family, to a prisoner in a concentration camp and finally, a survivor of the war. It’s not an easy book to read, but one I found unable to put down, engrossed in Helen’s fate, and once again, saddened and appalled by what happened not so long ago.
Mahurin is good at slowly peeling away the layers of her story, revealing plot and insights into the thoughts and lives of her characters. The story is sad, of course, centered around the atrocious time of the Third Reich, but there are moments of light and humanity, which make this a book I think most readers would benefit from reading. The story is accessible, and prose and deep character development are mature and memorable. I recently read Art Spiegelman’s “Maus”, which also centers around the Holocaust and Auschwitz, and reading both books in the same time span was at once disheartening and difficult – being confronted with the unimaginable horrors so many had to suffer – and yet important, too. Memory can be a fickle thing, and parts of history fade too quickly from our collective minds, but books like these really remind us that we must never forget and never allow something like this to happen again.
I chose 5 stars because this book is well constructed and captures the horror of the Holocaust. The protagonist is a spirited survivor who endures unspeakable abuse. This book also speaks of the acts of kindness, courage and grace shown by Helen, her family, friends and fellow prisoners of war.
I really enjoyed how well the author captured the tensions of war time, the Jewish faith and the courage demonstrated, day after day, year after year, of a people persecuted.
This book should be read any student of World history; young or old.
The Seven Year Dress is beautifully written. It’s the honest and heartbreaking story of a Jewish girl in Nazi Germany who holds onto her sanity, her faith in humankind and in her own humanity despite being subjected to rape, torture and other unimaginable horrors at the hands of her captors. What I loved most was how authentic Helen Stein’s voice is. The author does a great job of realistically depicting a wide range of emotions, including hope, despair and even lust, in the context of something so horrible that it tends to overshadow those individual human qualities. Excellent!
Because it was a true story and we must never forget what these poor people went through. I could not put it down. Everyone should read this story.
It explains the devastation and horrific conditions the prisoners went through and how they had such a strong will to survive.
Although the book was written as a fictional novel, it is a true story in every way. It focuses on the experience of a young Jewish woman caught in the horror of the holocaust. The book is very well written and takes the reader into the emotional turmoil of the characters. It also shows the humanity, caring. generosity and love that people can show during such a painful time in their lives. Even though It is a difficult and tearful read, it important because the people who suffered and died in this insane event should never be forgotten. It is a reminder that humans are capable of the worst atrocities. It is a confirmation that we all need to focus on peace and love in ourselves and for others so that this will not continue to happen.
I loved this book, I felt what the storyteller was writing. I felt her fear her anguish and her happy moments. It was a very touching story survival of the human soul.
I loved this book the author takes you on an incredible journey which will have hoping that all is going to be ok.I cried and cheered for these chosen few who made it out alive. Well written,have the tissues ready. This is a must read.
Please read it. Well written. Couldn’t put it down. Recommended to anyone.
Jeremiah’s been rescued
Jeremiah’s freedom photo. With new mom.
Camille’s freedom photo
Cupcake’s been rescued
Cupcake’s freedom photo
Cupcake with her new family
Reiki’s been rescued
Reiki’s freedom photo
Babs’ freedom photo
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About The Persecution of Mildred Dunlap
The year 1895 was filled with memorable historical events: the Dreyfus Affair divided France; Booker T. Washington gave his Atlanta address; Richard Olney, United States Secretary of State, expanded the effects of the Monroe Doctrine in settling a boundary dispute between the United Kingdom and Venezuela; and Oscar Wilde was tried and convicted for "gross indecency" under Britian's recently passed law that made sex between males a criminal offense. When the news of Wilde's conviction went out over telegraphs worldwide, it threw a small Nevada town into chaos. This is the story of what happened when the lives of its citizens were impacted by the news of Oscar Wildes' imprisonment. It is chronicle of hatred and prejudice with all its unintended and devastating consequences, and how love and friendship bring strength and healing.
Paulette Mahurin, the author, is a Nurse Practitioner who lives in Ojai, California with her husband Terry and their two dogs--- Max and Bella. She practices women's health in a rural clinic and writes in her spare time. All profits from her book are going to animal rescue, Santa Paula Animal Shelter, the first and only no-kill shelter in Ventura County, CA, where she lives. (see links below on Ventura County Star Article & Shelter)
To find out more please go the The Persecution of Mildred Dunlap on facebook or Amazon or e-mail us at the gavatar addresses. Thank you.
(photos: of Paulette, her family, and a reading at The Ojai Art Center, July 2012)
You beat last year’s record! Such great news all those happy dogs.
Great way to start the weekend with all those wagging tails. ❤
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such sweet pups, Love them.
They sure are. And now very happy. So happy to share this with you. ❤
Reiki looks so much like our Black Tot….but not so fat!
Two very handsome boys, your Black Tot and Reiki. And Reiki is probably receiving treats as we speak! 😉
Reading your books is a pleasure and to know all monies go to a good cause is magnificent. The Seven Year Dress is my top read of 2016. You are truly a great author and a blessing to the dogs you help.
Wow, Sharon, you made my day. This coming from you-whose books I am hooked on-means the world to me. And for anyone who sees this comment if you want to read some incredible books check this author out: https://www.facebook.com/sharon.brownlie.5 I admire the courage, and integrity, you have as an author for brilliantly taking on difficult subject matter as well. Thank you! ❤
Your good deeds just keep on blessing the animals. Thank you for your kind and generous nature.
I think dogs bring out the good in me. I’m irresistible around them and oh what a great feeling to help save their lives. You know all too well. As always I hope you’re doing okay along with the rest of your family, fur kids included. ❤
We are teettering tottering along some days but mostly we are “making it,”
Thank you for caring. I appreciate you, Pam.
Glad to hear you’re okay, assuming that’s what teeter-tottering along means. Sending you a special Sunday cyber hug. ❤
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So happy so much dogs are now happy
Yes, it’s a happy occasion when a dog gets a second chance at life. A lot of good people helped with this effort, along with my small part. I’m hoping we help many more. ❤
I love the freedom photos! They all look so relieved to be with a family. Congrats on the continued top ratings 😆😆
I’m with you on loving the freedom photos. The before and after with dogs being rescued is like night and day in a split second. For most of them, they immediately sense it and soar with hope. Since I posted this we rescued 4 more. I’m thrilled that there’s been such a good response from so many wonderful people helping with rescue efforts: from pledges, to rescue groups claiming dogs, to fosters, and forever homes. Got all our fingers and paws crossed we can save many many more. And thank you for the kind words about my book’s ranking. I’m grateful for all the positive attention and dogs it’s been helping. Have a happy Sunday. ❤
A meowsy big Concats. Your book is doin’ pawsum and 150 doggies is amazin’. Dat’s 150 lives changed furever. Keep up da good work.
Luv ya’
Dezi and Raena
Ahhhh, Dezi and Raena, we’re all warm and fuzzy feeling from your pawsum words of support and kindness. You have a grrrrreat week and know that all us cyber family of yours love you two and your fabulous mommy. wag wag ❤
Fank you. Big kitty hugs to all.
Luv ya’
Dezi and Raena
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Awww..Paulette, another bunch of happy doggies. You can see it in their eyes how happy they are and we are too, because of YOU 🙂 Extra Pawkisses for a wonderful week ahead 🙂 ❤
Oh wow, we are rolling in your sweet pawkisses and sending a ton right back to your adorable self and your bestest family. Wishing you a grrrrrrreat week ahead also. ❤
It’s so awesome that you’ve surpassed last year’s total with so much of the year left to go!
We’re not up to 154 and my book’s selling well = I’ll continue to pledge and do my part along with the amazing group of many wonderful people helping with the efforts to rescue dogs from kill shelters. It’s a huge wave of loving energy. So happy to celebrate with one of my bestest cyber pals; Choppy! And his humorous adorable mom. ❤
We are happy to celebrate with you! We wouldn’t have a blog or you as a cyber friend if I didn’t have the chance to rescue Choppy, so efforts on that front are always going to be near and dear to my heart.
I love that. I just love it! The Chopter brought us together, a beautiful sweet rescue and I just love your site, your humor, your intelligence, and you! ❤
I know why the wind has picked up around here—all those tails wagging!!! Delightful news, P! 🙂 ❤ 🙂 ❤
That’s gotta be it. More tail wagging to come. Hold on to your hat. I love ya! ❤
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Well done!
Thank you so much. Hope all’s well with you and your hubby. Sending a big cyber hug to you. ❤
Things were going wonderful. Then as things often do with lung diseases, we learned yesterday that Tom has more histoplasmosis in his lungs that he had in January and now a yet to be named bacteria has entered into the lungs. This has created a greater problem.
I was getting spoiled again. Tom had cooked breakfast a couple times and we were able to go out to dinner with friends a couple times. Memory making is indeed precious and not to be wasted. Hugs to you and such wonderful praise for your books and the charitable work for the dogs we all love.
I am so sorry to hear about Tom’s lung infection. I sure hope they sort out what the bacteria is and get him treated and feeling better ASAP. Take good care of yourself. Sending extra cyber hugs and good thoughts that all turns around fast and you go out and enjoy. Love, Paulette
A great site and a great service to both people and our canine friends. Keep up the great work!
Hello and thank you for stopping by, Richard. What a sweet thing to say and great conversation to start out this fine day. You’re welcome here any time. Have a great day. ❤
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So well done, Paulette. I loved seeing those sweet and happy faces. ❤
Ah, thank you so much. I love seeing their sweet and happy faces as well. Since I posted this one we’ve helped free 23 more dogs so we’re now up to 173. It’s been a good year with the help of a lot of really great rescue friends. ❤