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Good-bye, perfume.
When I was a little kid, I dreaded walking through Perfume Alley at the front of the department store. Holding my mom's or dad's hand, I'd squeeze my face real tight while walking past lipstick-smeared smilies standing in front of shiny glass-'n'-brass countertops holding tiny square Weapons of Mass Irritation. Yes, I dreaded those long walks through Stink Jungle, but they seemed necessary at the time. After all, sheets and toys and clothes for boys were all stationed behind those invisible clouds of strong smells and toddler migraines.
In those days, there wasn't an option.
But these days it's different.
Click, click, you're done. Click, click, that was fun. Click, click, back to reruns.
And when you turn off the computer, when you shut off that screen, when you put away your wallet, when you leave the machine—well, if you're like me, one thing happens immediately.
You completely forget about it.
So whether it's new books or concert tickets or video games or cricket wickets, the point is that you forget it's coming and you forget you bought it. This is the beauty of shopping in Your Own Smell, folks. Soon a day passes, then another, then another one passes, and then a package arrives . . .
And what a surprise!
In a cardboard disguise!
It's a feast for the eyes!
That makes you scream to the skies!
AWESOME!
Anonymous
Posted June 12, 2010
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I don't know what more I can say about this book that has not already been said. I feel like my words will not do it justice. What I will say is that this book is an interesting read!
I also recommend "When God Stopped Keeping Score." I thought that the book was just about forgiveness, I soon learned, it was about so much more. The author pulls back the curtain to his own life to offer a glimpse at the true power of forgiveness. All of that, while offering up interesting and often tears worthy stories that drives the point home.
Having read it, I feel like a better person. It felt almost like therapy and help me confront some deep issues that I often treated like they weren't mine to deal with. I feel better having done that and having read this book. Maybe because this book spoke to me and not down to me. I have read a lot of books that was written like I didn't know anything. What the author of "When God Stopped Keeping Score" does is talk to you like a friend. I needed that. You might too. It is on sale here on BN.com.
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Posted May 29, 2011
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"The Book of Awesome" is just as great as the name. It's awesome. It has a bunch of short stories of the little things that you don't realize can make you smile inside your head and not notice it. One example is taking underwear right out of the dryer and putting it right on. Remember how good it felt? I bet you thought it was awesome too. Am I not right? 1,401 things that are awesome in everyday life in just one book is pretty amazing.
When I started to read this book I started to be more aware of everything and caught myself smiling. This book is so intelligent, the way the author speaks out their thoughts, and I can really relate and connect to it in almost every paragraph I read. I absolutely adore this book and will keep it forever. If you read this book you'll chuckle out loud. The things it says in it about like 'Neighbors with Pools" is so interesting because we don't notice it but we do use those people during the summer.
So when you're feeling a bit down and need something to cheer you up, this is what you do. You read this book. I recommend this to anyone with a sense of humor, boy or girl, adults, anyone. Maybe also to people who have a hard life, and who are brought down a lot, this book will bring you right back up there. So if it's salty fries, a good floss after tough steak, or the final seconds of untying a bit knot, then pick this book.
5 out of 5 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.This is definitely a "feel good" read. Even the style of writing is awesome! It's a great gift idea. (I've already given 2 copies as gifts to co-workers.) It's not a story with characters and a plot, it's just of sharing of things, situations, places, etc. that are simply...awesome. A perfect example? Blowing out all the candles on your first try! Awesome!
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Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.I love the blog that inspired this book and have been a faithful reader. This book pulls some of the entries and compiles them into a book that is great when you need a pick-me-up, have a few minutes and need something to read that you can put down, or need a conversation started. I often find myself reading an entry and then sharing it with whoever is around me.
You will not be disappointed by The Book of Awesome, because its... AWESOME!
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Posted January 18, 2012
This book really lifts your spirits. I recomend it.
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Posted January 8, 2012
This book is so cute, and extremely relateable. Its witty, cute, and really funny. I love this author. If youre down, this book will most defidently cheer you up! (:
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Posted December 20, 2011
Im so awesome that i just got this book to see how other awesome people in the world deal with thier awesome pointers
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Posted November 14, 2011
This book helped me with my problems with stress, anxiety, and anger. It reminds you to never forget the little things that make life so fun and simple! A must have!
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Posted September 14, 2011
Awesome. You find yourself, by yourself or in a group, saying "Oh yah!! That is awesome!" This book captures those things you don't really think about or realize until you read it.
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Posted January 20, 2012
This book is one of the best books I've ever read, and that's saying something. Plus, I could use it as an instruction manual for building an amazing couch cushion fort! READ THIS BOOK!!!
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Posted March 18, 2013
My teacher has this book and it has some pretty awesome things in it. Like "giving a baby a high five"!!!!!
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Posted January 25, 2013
So in history today my teacher had us watch TED talks which had the author of this book talking. Being in high school, sometimes i think life sucks.....this guy is inspiring...i hope i will always be a little kid at heart...cnt wait to read it
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Posted January 8, 2013
This fantastic amazing book will make you laugh for hours andmake you appreciate the little things in life more, :3
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Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.This is one of those books you want to keep passing on to others. It's packed with nuggets of tales about the little things that are awesome. A majority of them are things you don't really think about, for example, driving a long stretch of road and hitting all the green lights. See, it's the little things you don't think about, but when you see it, you see yourself smiling, nodding in agreement or remembering when that happened to you.
I made it my nighttime routine to read 1-3 stories before bed every night.
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Posted April 25, 2011
Go online to 1000 awesome things and download 20 pages FREE for your nook!
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Posted May 9, 2013
So u decided to check out awesomeclan. Feel free to join by saying awesomeclan! Btw my name is goldenfeather. Tell me your name and mate and kits(if you have them)! Also tell me where you would like to continue this conversation. Goldenfeather out.
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Posted May 12, 2013
Oh...... but you are rping. By posting anything that not a reveiw.
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Posted May 9, 2013
(Thanks) Name: Fernstar Mate: Firestorm* Tom kits: Bouncekit and Firekit* She kits: Leafkit and Fernkit*. If you want to talk to me go to res 4 (cats with a * next to their name need an rper ask me to rp one at res 4)
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Posted May 10, 2013
Lolz go to res 4
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Posted May 16, 2013
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Overview
IT ONLY GETS AWESOMER
Neil Pasricha of 1000awesomethings.com presents a brand-new collection of things that make you go AWESOME!...