The Review
The Noticer: Sometimes, all a person needs is a little perspective, is a beautiful book written by New York Times Bestselling Author Andy Andrews.
It tells the story of Jones, as he is oftentimes known to many, an old drifter who has the gift of noticing things around him which allows him to gain the appropriate perspective not only of his life and world but also of other people's. As such, he is able to provide wisdom and encouragement to people who find themselves in difficult situations, which wisdom and encouragement eventually enables them to gain a fresh and proper insight about those difficult states. The book is based on the premise that oftentimes we forget to notice the little but essential things in life because their familiarity somehow causes us to un-notice them. That if only we were able to notice them, then everything could have been simpler.
This book is absolutely brilliant. It is inspiring, insightful and thought provoking. I like how the author uses common sense wisdom that somehow gets often overlooked these days.
I believe this is a must-read for everyone and I highly recommend it. It isn't everyday that one comes across a book that shows one the ropes for changing one's life for the better, and The Noticer is certainly that - - life-changing.
The Giveaway
Up for grabs is a copy of this book.
How To Win These
- Just a leave a comment on this post before midnight of May 12, 2009 as to why you'd like to win this book. It's that easy!
- If you don't have a blog, include your e-mail address in your comment so that you can be contacted in the event that you'll win.
- Winners will be randomly selected and announced on this blog on May 14, 2009.
- Winners will have 3 days to claim the prize, otherwise, new winners will be randomly selected from the remaining participants.
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23 comments:
i would like to win this contest and i deserve to take home this book because, i am man who likes the littles of things, contemplates the simplest of causalities and introspects the morsels of experiences so as i may share and become a good guide to the student volunteers that i handle here in our school. this book if given to me could give more depth in what i do and share. :D
like some cold-hearted person who refuse to be swayed by the surge of human emotions, i maintain a distance from people, be it family, friends or acquaintances that can be simply construed as utter indifference. they do not understand that it is the attention that i shun because it distracts me from reading the situation completely so i could know how to react properly when the situation calls for it.
my penchant for silence allows me to notice even the most unnoticeable, both verbal and non-verbal cues. as a social researcher, this allows me to push the right buttons in the field -- when to and not to offend people in the process of seeking their assistance to elicit the information needed. this also makes it easier for me to shift from one role to another --- from a detached 'outsider'/researcher to an involved person approached by some people in the community to listen or advise them on their domestic woes.
my silence and seeming detachment usher my willingness to be connected, to be involved with the lives of people who matter and make life bearable for me. these same silence and detachment allow me to step back, listen carefully, and yes, take notice when people around me realize that they could also call for me for anything afterall.
needless to say, i deserve to get this book. :)
What an interesting story. I think it's true that too often, we are so busy and caught up in our own lives that we tend to miss out on things that are right in front of us. Important things--beautiful things.
Some observations:
Peeps, how can Dee give you your prize? you're not giving her your contact info. :(
Dee, is it safe to leave an email address in the comment? Baka ma-harvest ng spammers?
Elmot: I think you need this book. Not only because you're my buddy but also because you need to be shooed away from "handling" student volunteers. This book will distract your attention and give you some useful things to do beside tweeting in the office. ",)
Fifi: You're a detached observer already, nothing seems to escape your attention. Winning the book seems an overkill. Just saying. lol.
I don't think I can join. I can't think of a good reason eh. Maybe at the last minute, I might come up with something. ",)
Just pulling your legs, guys. Go, go, go. Sino man manalo, pahiram na lang ng book.
word verification says "dephanti"
this looks like a sensational read a book would really enjoy thanks for the giveaway
I have read a couple of reviews of this book and I think it would provide some great perspective on life for both my husband and I! Thank you for the giveaway.
Nice give away. Good book just like Chicken Soup For The Soul.
hi dee. i miss you na! :)
aww, i would like to join this contest but i'm not a good noticer nor a good writer. :) i think some of your other friends deserve this better than me.
but if you have some classic jane austen books up for grabs, count me in. hehe..
congrats in advance to the winner!
@jan: nahalata tuloy how i would have wanted that book. tsk tsk ...
hi dee,
love to join but I am sick pa and mejo quick visit lang ako ngayon.
wla pa ko sidebar for badges e. rest muna ako then nxt week gawin ko.
ingat lagi!
sounds wonderful :-)
kawaiiNeko2008 at aol dot com
Good luck to all the participants!!Sana manalo kayong lahat!!
this looks like a great read.
Thanks for the giveaway!
Kimspam66(at)yahoo(dot)com
I'd like to win because this looks like a really great book.
jwx4(at)yahoo(dot)com
coolness! for myself, i think this book would be a constant reminder to notice the all, small, important things that make our life wonderful ;-)
Love to have this.
Thanks,
darkfyre1(at)gmail(dot)com
I passed on the Battlefield, but I definitely do not want to pass on this one.
This looks like a really good book that can help me.
I have a pessimist/optimist split-type of personality that I often switch from one to another without even me noticing it.
I do try to notice the 'little things' but sometimes, it's the 'even smaller things' that trouble me and overshadow those little things.
I really needed to be put in my proper place :)
@Elmot, @Fifi: Those were very well said. Thanks for joining. :D
@Asianmommy: Yes, I agree with that. Nicely said. :D
@Jan: Thanks for the heads up, Jan. They're helpful. :D
@Mindy: You're welcome. Thanks for the visit. :D
@Alexandrea: Thanks for joining. :D
@Rossel: I agree that it's a good book. :D
@Reena: Miss you too, Reena. Oh, are you sure you don't want to join? Because I think this book actually helps us become good noticers.
Yeah, an Austen giveaway would be nice. Hope somebody out there would sponsor one for this blog. Will sure let you know when that time comes. Take care, Reena.:D
@Beth: Get well soon and take care. You can join anytime before the giveaway ends. :D
@Valerie: Thanks! :D
@Clarissa: Thanks, Clarissa! :D
@Lianne66: Thanks and you're welcome! :D
@jwx4: Thanks for joining! :D
@cpsanti: Hi! Thanks! :D
@Lady Roxi: You're welcome and thanks! :D
@Roy: Very well said, Roy. Thanks for joining! :D
This looks like an awesome book. I would really love to read it. Thank you for the giveaway.
Tiffanys819 at gmail dot com
nice big bro jan...ehehe! i should have changed the word i used...hehhe! your very fertile imagination really works for you all the time.
@Tiffany819: You're welcome and thanks! :)
@Elmot: Thanks for dropping by. :)
I don't have any really compelling reason for needing to win this book I guess, except that it would be nice to win something, I love to read, and so winning a book would make me feel good and this looks like a great read! :-)
marielay@gmail.com
@Marie: Thanks for that and for joining. :)
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