Our Book of Awesome complies hundreds of heartfelt, funny, and everyday pleasures that make life so awesome. In a world filled with stress and uncertainty, author Neil Pasricha reminds us to enjoy the simple things in life.
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After going through hardships in his late twenties, Pasricha started a blog called 1000 Awesome Things. He would then go on to post short essays about one small joy for the next 1000 straight weekdays. His essays began to gain traction to the point where he was invited to accept the “Best Blog” award in New York City by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences.
When he returned home to Toronto, he had ten literary agents reaching out to turn 1000 Awesome Things into The Book of Awesome. Once it was released in 2010 it landed on the New York Times best sellers list and over the next two years he would continue to write a handful of sequels. More than 10 years later, Pasricha decided to release another one, this one including awesome points from his community of readers.
What makes something awesome? Awesome things can be simple, free, universal, snappy, idiosyncratic, nostalgic, silly, joyous, poignant, or even bittersweet.
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Our Book of Awesome was the perfect book to start off the new year. I especially loved the comments and submissions from his worldwide audience. I had a blast highlighting some of my favorite ones along with starring several everyday joys that I’d love to experience this year. Here are some of my favorite from Our Book of Awesome,
• When your friend returns your book and they actually read it
• Remembering the attachment right before sending the email
• When the crosswalk changes to walk just as you approach it
• Making it though airport security without any beeps
• Reading a whole book cover to cover in one go
• Getting 21 chicken nuggets instead of 20
• Holding your driver’s license for the first time
• The first warm day of Spring
I would happily recommend Our Book of Awesome to all readers. I can guarantee that you’ll smile and have some laughs along the way. Although this book seems long in length, the content is short and easy to get through. You can finish this book in an hour like I did or pick it up whenever you need a sweet reminder of the simple joys in life. Order your copy on Amazon today. What are some of your simple joys? I’d love to hear them!
Our Book of Awesome by Neil Pasricha
Genre: Self-Help
Pages: 432
Rating: 4/5
This book is such a great reminder to focus on our blessings, instead of our needs. It really is so much healthier to focus on good things.
It’s a great reminder that joy is always around us! Thank you for reading Heidi.
Our Book of Awesome sounds fantastic, and I love that it includes small joys from his audience. I’m definitely intrigued, and I’ll have to check it out!
Hearing the different joys that his community of readers shared was one of my favorite parts about the book. Thank you for reading Karalee!
What a fun and positive book to start the new year with! It is so important to appreciate the small things in life. Thank you for sharing! 🙂
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Thank you for reading Melissa!
What a fun and uplifting read! It does sound like a great way to kick of 2024–here’s to hoping it is an omen for the year to come!
Definitely! Thank you for reading ER!
Thank you so much for this suggestion, I will be sure to put this book on my list of potentials to read for the New Year! Hope you have an amazing New Year!
xoxo, MIDORI
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I’m so glad you’ll be adding this book to your list. Thank you for reading Midori and Happy New Year!
I love the whole concept and idea of this book. For me a daily simple joy is having a cup of coffee each day.
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I agree, there’s something about making or buying a cup of coffee that brings me so much joy. Thank you for reading Radi!
Oh, thank you for this wonderful review! “When someone returns your book and they actually read it” … continues to be a deliciously rare delight in these less-ready times. Keep up the great work!
Thank you so much, Neil! I’m very excited to check out your other works. You are an inspiration and I appreciate your kind words!
I’ve seen this a few times and wanted to read it – I really need to request it at my local library so I can enjoy it, it sounds like such a nice, uplifting read! 🙂 Thank you for sharing your review 🙂
Definitely request it at your local library, you’ll love it! Thank you for reading Mica!
This sounds like the perfect book to start the New Year off with! x
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It definitely is! Thank you for reading Lucy!
Sounds so wholesome and such a great read to start the new year!
There’s nothing better than starting off the New Year with some cute and wholesome reminders that joy is everywhere! Thank you for reading Sammi!
This does sound like the perfect way to start the New Year! I love that the author finds joy in everyday experiences that many of us take for granted. Lovely review!
I agree, it’s serves as a wonderful reminder that joy is all around us if we pay attention to it. Thank you for reading Jodie!