# Nancy Goodman

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{{short description|American author, screenwriter, and director}}
'''Nancy Goodman''' (born April 9, 1959) is an American author, screenwriter, and director.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/highland-park/news/chi-sp-highland-park-woman-wins-national-competition-to-develop-her-screenplay-in-chicago-area-20141212-story.html | title=Highland Park woman wins national competition to develop her screenplay in Chicago area | publisher=Chicago Tribune | work=Highland Park News | date=November 11, 2014 | accessdate=June 1, 2016 | author=Felicia Dechter}}</ref>

== Early life ==
Born to parents Myra Wolfe and Leonard Kipnis, she was raised in Evanston, IL, graduated from Evanston Township High School in 1977, and was a Journalism major at Indiana University.

In addition to her work as an author and filmmaker, Goodman also created Wish Puppies,<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.nbcchicago.com/on-air/as-seen-on/Avoid-Emotional-Eating_Chicago.html|title=Avoid Emotional Eating|work=NBC Chicago|access-date=2017-06-20|language=en}}</ref> a plush dog with a Velcro opening in the belly to tuck a letter detailing a wish, plan, or goal; the plush animals are sold in Walgreens and online.

Goodman also developed and ran CoreKids LLC, a four-part health program for preschoolers, which focuses on themes of exercise, nutritional & emotional awareness, art projects, and giving back to the community.

Goodman has three children. She resides with her family in Highland Park, IL.

== Works ==
''It Was Food Vs. Me and I Won'' (2004),<ref>[https://www.amazon.com/Was-Food-Nancy-Goodman-2012-02-28/dp/B01FEMDKZA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1464831283&sr=8-2&keywords=it+was+food+vs+me ''It Was Food Vs. Me and I Won'']. Viking, 2004</ref> tells the story of Goodman's own struggles with [bingeing](/source/Bulimia_nervosa), and the surprising role feelings play in food cravings. In the book Goodman speaks directly to readers and shares her inspiring story and lessons for beating binge-eating.

''[Surprise Me!](/source/Surprise_Me!_book) (''Diversion Books 2012),<ref>[https://www.amazon.com/Surprise-Me-Nancy-Goodman-ebook/dp/B00Q73WYPS/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1464831419&sr=1-1&keywords=surprise+me+goodman ''Surprise Me'']. Diversion Books, 2012</ref> explores the connection between food and feelings, especially emotional eating.

''Surprise Me!'' feature film,<ref>{{Citation|last=Surprise Me! Movie|title=Surprise Me! {{!}} Official Trailer [HD] {{!}} 2017|date=April 15, 2017|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIORerKGXhU|accessdate=2017-06-20}}</ref> is Goodman's debut directorial. It speaks out against emotional eating, eating disorders, obesity, childhood obesity, and the struggle to lose five or ten pounds.

== Awards ==
Goodman won first place in the "How to Finance Your Film/Pitch Contest" (Los Angeles 2014) for her screenplay, ''Surprise Me!''

== Works ==
''It Was Food Vs. Me and I Won'' : book

''[Surprise Me!](/source/Surprise_Me!_book)'' : book, adapted into a movie

== References ==
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