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3.83 AVERAGE
3.83 AVERAGE
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
I give this 3 1/2 stars. I would describe this as a narrative self help book to help you get back to a perspective that allows you to change your life for the better. It’s full of life lessons, but no real back story or complexity to the characters and their journeys aren’t told from start to finish, but just from when they meet Jones, the notice, and a little update afterwards. However, it is a very short book so no time for that, I suppose. I think depending on where you are in your life, this book can be a nice palate cleaning read or something that really moves you and inspires you, but either way, it’s light and very positive in the content and message.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
This is probably closer to a 4.5. I really enjoy all of the advice that was given through out the book. I enjoy Jones, or Chan, or Gracia, whoever he was as a character. The writing sometimes got a bit slow for me or I just couldn't quite connect with the characters well. Other than that I really enjoy and I love Andy Andrews messages in his books!
The major theme of this book is perspective, and it was beautiful to see that explored in multiple ways. A mysterious character named Jones pops in and out of a small Alabama town just to care for and encourage its residents. His suggestions and advice change people's lives and he expects nothing in return. At the root of everything he does is changing perspectives, and that carries through to how people see him. Depending on a person's background, they know him by other names and appearances. At lot of the themes in the book were things I've heard before, but seeing them tied up in this lovely, giving little story was really great and you can't help but feel good after reading it!
This book was so good that I didn't want to put it down! I'm going to read the sequel, too. What an interesting concept!
Wow!!!
Literally ever person should read this book. Then like the seeds, pass it along.
"Most people think it takes a long time to change. It doesn't. Change is immediate! Instantaneous! It may take a long time to decide to change… But change happens in a heartbeat!"
"Don't get me wrong; I'm not saying physical attraction is not important-it is. But you can be physically attracted to a lot of people. Don't believe me? Turn on the TV or down the beach. Here's my point. Somewhere along the line, there has to be something to share when the physical attraction is not on your mind 24 hours a day, because here's what happens: after three months or three years - sometime, you can be sure - The physical thing won't be the absolute, number-one, most important thing in that couples life. There will be other things that become important too."
What if God became a man and walked among our modern lives? I think Jones might be an example of what we could expect!
Read this! Share this! Live this! And maybe bring a box of Kleenex. Just in case you feel touched, and you will feel touched!
Literally ever person should read this book. Then like the seeds, pass it along.
"Most people think it takes a long time to change. It doesn't. Change is immediate! Instantaneous! It may take a long time to decide to change… But change happens in a heartbeat!"
"Don't get me wrong; I'm not saying physical attraction is not important-it is. But you can be physically attracted to a lot of people. Don't believe me? Turn on the TV or down the beach. Here's my point. Somewhere along the line, there has to be something to share when the physical attraction is not on your mind 24 hours a day, because here's what happens: after three months or three years - sometime, you can be sure - The physical thing won't be the absolute, number-one, most important thing in that couples life. There will be other things that become important too."
What if God became a man and walked among our modern lives? I think Jones might be an example of what we could expect!
Read this! Share this! Live this! And maybe bring a box of Kleenex. Just in case you feel touched, and you will feel touched!
Jones is an interesting character. He seems to appear when you need him the most. He had a unique way of looking at things. He helps those around him with nuggets of wisdom, helping them to find a new perspective on their current situation. Andy met him when he was living under the pier as a young boy. No one knows where he comes from or where he goes.
I just love the way Andy tells stories. This is the story about how changing the way you look at things can change your life. The wisdom shared in these pages is great. The best nugget of the whole book was that their are 4 basic ways to describe the way people receive and show love. It helped me understand myself better and is a great tool to help with determining how to communicate with those around you better.
I just love the way Andy tells stories. This is the story about how changing the way you look at things can change your life. The wisdom shared in these pages is great. The best nugget of the whole book was that their are 4 basic ways to describe the way people receive and show love. It helped me understand myself better and is a great tool to help with determining how to communicate with those around you better.
Someone recommended this book to me and while it contains some good life lessons on perspective the writing took away from any wisdom present. The scenarios and characters were unbelievable and flat. I would not recommend this to someone unless they truly enjoy Christian/ self help literature and fictional people drinking Cokes (seriously, was he paid to promote them?).
Wow. This was a touchy feely book but at this time of year, especially this year, that's what I want