Paula Bernstein - How to Be Golden: Lessons We Can Learn from Betty White

How to Be Golden is as delightful as its subject matter, Betty White. Even as a lifelong student of Betty, I learned a lot and was inspired along the way by her life so fully lived.

JENNIFER KEISHIN ARMSTRONG,
New York Times bestselling author of Seinfeldia , Mary and Lou and Rhoda and Ted , and When Women Invented Television

If youre looking for a new spiritual guide, have you considered Betty White, patron saint of common sense and double entendres? Let Paula Bernstein initiate you into the mysteries of all things Betty.

GAVIN EDWARDS,
New York Times bestselling author of The Tao of Bill Murray

In a winning combination of genres, Paula Bernstein fuses biography, trivia, and life lessons to tell the story of Betty Whitejust when we need Whites advice, wisdom, and sunny outlook the most! The life shes led can inspire us all.

KATE AURTHUR,
Editor-at-Large, Variety

The world doesnt deserve Betty White, but thankfully, she shares her wisdom, humor, and compassion with us all. Paula Bernsteins joyful book brims with priceless life lessons from an unconventional woman who blazed trails while marching to her own beat. Indeed, we should all ask ourselves: What would Betty do?

ERIN CARLSON,
author of Queen Meryl and Ill Have What Shes Having

This book makes it clear Betty Whites pioneering ways in the world of television and in the characters she plays are no jokeher humor, resilience, and refusal to live up to tired stereotypes at all stages of her career prove her to be an inspirational role model for all of us.

LAUREN MARINO,
author of What Would Dolly Do? and Bookish Broads

Its obvious that we could all learn a thing or ten from the incredible Betty White. Thankfully, the funny and delightful Paula Bernstein has compiled a whole book of gorgeous lessons gleaned from the life of this spectacular talent.

SARA BENINCASA,
author of Real Artists Have Day Jobs and Agorafabulous!

I had no idea that the same woman who often played sweet, naive characters on TV was actually a brave feminist trailblazer in real life. This fun book captures Bettys positive outlook on life and explains the reason she continues to be such an icon.

MELISSA MAERZ,
author of Alright, Alright, Alright: The Oral History of Richard Linklaters Dazed and Confused

Everyone loves Betty White and after reading Paula Bernsteins How to Be Golden, itd be impossible not to absolutely idolize the sitcom star. Bernsteins tome is a lovely and sweet blend of biography and advice where Bettys voice is loud and clear. One of the quintessential stars of any age shines through in a loving story youll want to return to as you navigate life. A definite golden joy on its own!

KRISTEN LOPEZ,
IndieWire TV Editor

What a fun tribute to an American icon! Paulas book is insightful and funny, just like the incomparable Betty White herself!

ALEXI PAPPAS,
Olympic runner and author of Bravey

Paula Bernsteins How to Be Golden isnt simply a biography of film and television icon Betty White; full of surprising trivia, fun quizzes, behind the scenes stories and more, its a tribute to one of Hollywoods most beloved and resilient comedians of all time.

ERIK ANDERSON,
AwardsWatch

With How to Be Golden , Paula Bernstein has crafted the perfect tribute to an American icon. In a format that parses through the entire century of Bettys life and career, this lively book informs us about her incredible past and provides life lessons that we, too, can use to Betty-er ourselves.

JIM COLUCCI,
author of Golden Girls Forever: An Unauthorized Look Behind the Lanai

Copyright 2021 by Paula Bernstein

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Library of Congress Control Number: 2021935412

ISBNs: 978-0-7624-7459-2 (hardcover), 978-0-7624-7460-8 (ebook)

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To Jess and Ruby,
for making my life so much brighter.