Catching The Crown

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Summary: A Must Have!
Review: "Catching The Crown" truly is a must have for anyone interested in pageants. I read the book cover to cover the day I received it! Thanks Lu, for writing a book that covers it all, it's just what I've been searching for!

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Summary: Catching The Crown
Review: Catching the Crown is an excellent resource for pageant contestants or for those who wish to have a better understanding of pageants. Lu Parker provides excellent advice and tips on preparing for competitions, and shares her own personal experiences as a contestant and a national titleholder.

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Summary: Lu Parker's Catching the Crown
Review: I have read many pageant books, but this one was probably the most helpful overall. It had great advice on exercise and fitness where as many of the other pageant books don't. It actually had strategies and sample plans to follow for all the areas covered. GREAT BOOK!

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Summary: Motivational Pageant Mannual
Review: I really enjoyed this book.This book is different from any pageant book you have ever read. This book is by someone who has been there done that and was successful trying(Miss South Carolina USA 1994,Miss USA 1994). This book includes good suggestions on application entry,interview(great common asked interview questions)wardrobe(gown,swimsuit,interview talent etc.)and tips on how to get sponsership funds. Lu Parker also gives you a little run by of her year being Miss South Carolina USA/Miss USA 1994 which seemed to be a year never to be forgotten. I enjoy competiting in beauty pagents I wish I had this book when I first started entering. But I will be prepared for upcoming pageants and you will too.EXCELLENT BOOK I will recommend to anyone who can't afford pageant trainiers and enjoy entering pagents.

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Summary: Lu's book is a MUST for any pageant competitor!
Review: Lu Parker has been there and now in this helpful book, she tells *you* what she did on her road to success in the Miss South Carolina USA, Miss USA and ultimately Miss Universe Pageants. Lu is very candid in the book, discussing her disappointment in not making the Top 3 at Miss Universe and also of coming back to the Miss South Carolina Teen USA pageant the year after placing as first runner-up and not placing at all. Her book transcends all ages of pageant competitor, teens, miss Mrs. and Ms. competitors will find her advice applies to all ages, it is not specific to one pageant system although of course the focus is on the USA system. Her personable writing style is just like having Lu as your own personal pageant coach, guiding you along the way, giving specific tips and advice on such things as wardrobe, makeup, and getting along with your fellow delegates. I can highly reccommend her book--no matter what system you compete in or what your age is----her advice is timeless!

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Summary: One of the Best
Review: Lu Parker's "Catching the Crown" is a terrific book! I have read many many pageant books and this is by far one of the best! As a current state titleholder, this book has also helped me prepare for competition at the Miss USA 2002 pageant. Thanks for all the wonderful advice, Lu!
Meredith McCannel
Miss Montana USA 2002

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Summary: Lu Parker's Catching the Crown
Review: Lu Parker's "Catching the Crown" is the perfect primer for pageant contestants. The book offers great advice, not only for pageant contestants, but for everybody! She writes from experience and from the heart and soul. The book is well-written and easy reading!

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Summary: A MUST FOR ANY SERIOUS PAGEANT CONTESTANT
Review: Lu Parker's "Catching the Crown" is a terrific book! I have read many many pageant books and this is by far one of the best! As a current state titleholder, this book has also helped me prepare for competition at the Miss USA 2002 pageant. Thanks for all the wonderful advice, Lu!
Meredith McCannel
Miss Montana USA 2002

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Summary: Could Be Better, But Good
Review: This was a great book into how to prepare for a pageant. I am sure many girls do not know how much hard work is involved. If you really want to compete seriously, with the other contestants read this book before you enter any pageant. Excellent guide.