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#1 International bestseller for 142 weeks!
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#1 Non-Fiction Book of the Year of 2010 and 2011 on three lists!
#2 and #3 Non-Fiction Book of the Year of 2012 on two lists!
(updated 02/02/14 with sales data from The New York Times, The Globe and Mail, Booknet, and Bookscan)
The Book of Awesome
Snow Days, Bakery Air, Finding Money in Your Pocket and Other Simple, Brilliant Things
By Neil Pasricha in April 2010 from AEB/Putnam, a division of Penguin Publishing.
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REVIEWS
“Strangely heartwarming… perfect for rainy days.” – The New Yorker
“Little things, it turns out, are extremely important to happiness, and THE BOOK OF AWESOME will remind you of a thousand little things that will make you happier.” – Gretchen Rubin, author of The Happiness Project
“Neil Pasricha is to blogging what Jerry Seinfeld is to standup.” – The Globe and Mail
“Laugh out loud funny, tinged with just enough sarcastic nostalgia…” – WIRED.com
“Pasricha emerges a committed but inviting optimist, combating life’s unending stream of bad news by identifying opportunities to share a universal high five with humanity.” – Publisher’s Weekly
“Even a cynical white person can’t deny the appeal of THE BOOK OF AWESOME.” – Christian Lander, author of Stuff White People Like
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ABOUT THE BOOK
From neighbors with pools to ordering off the menu at fast-food restaurants to fixing electronics by smacking them, The Book of Awesome takes on life’s sweet feats with all the honest humor and winning enthusiasm that has earned Pasricha’s blog its millions of followers. But while powered along by Pasricha’s distinctive, fresh, and hilarious voice, The Book of Awesome isn’t about one man’s favorite things, but rather a catalog of the universal little pleasures we all share. With its focus on the many things that bring us together rather than the few things that split us apart, it’s a book that will appeal to people from all walks of life — housewives and college kids, children and senior citizens alike. Arising out of Pasricha’s riffs on popping bubble wrap and getting a trucker to blow his horn is an unexpected, genuine sort of inspiration, as The Book of Awesome offers up a hearty cheer for all the little things we take for granted.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Neil Pasricha never imagined that writing about the smell of gasoline, thinking it’s Thursday when it’s really Friday, or wearing underwear just out of the dryer would amount to anything. A self-described “average guy” with a typical 9-to-5 job in the suburbs, Neil started his blog 1000 Awesome Things, as a small reminder — in a world of rising sea levels, global conflict, and a troubled economy — of the free, easy little joys that make life sweet. He certainly didn’t anticipate that his site would gain a readership of millions of people, win two Webby Awards (“the Internet’s highest honor” according to The New York Times), be named one of PC Magazine’s Top 100 Sites, or become a place where people from around the world would come to celebrate the simple pleasures of daily life.
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ABOUT THE RESPONSE
It’s difficult to overestimate the response that Pasricha’s countdown of awesome things has elicited amongst both critics and readers. Delivered with an irresistible mix of spirited humor and unchecked optimism, “like a snappy Jerry Seinfeld monologue by way of Maria Von Trapp” (The Vancouver Sun), Pasricha’s optimism has proved to be utterly infectious. “Life really is awesome after all,” wrote The Guardian; “Read it and you’ll feel good about being human,” said Jim Hedger (host of Webcology, Webmaster Radio). Housewives and college students, senior citizens and professionals, people from Chile and India and Bangladesh, flood Pasricha’s inbox daily with letters about what the site has meant to them. Teachers have had their students generate their own lists of awesome things. Bedridden hospital patients have written to say that the blog has shown them a new perspective; individuals struggling with depression claim the site has given them new hope; and fans from all over the world have checked in simply to say, “Keep up the awesome, man. It makes me happy.”
Now, Pasricha’s awesome things have made their way into the world of books with THE BOOK OF AWESOME (Amy Einhorn Books/Putnam, April 15, 2010). Combining classic entries from the website with a hefty chunk of brand-new content, and accompanied by photos throughout, The Book of Awesome is a much-needed reminder of life’s happy little moments, a hilarious and heartfelt thumbs-up for the awesomeness of everyday life.
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MORE REVIEWS
“THE BOOK OF AWESOME reminded me of past pleasures, like an old friend, and left me looking for new joys today.” – Frank Warren, author of PostSecret
“Neil’s writing is funny, sweet, and filled with just enough nostalgia-laced goodness to bring out your own Pollyanna. I dare you to read this book without compiling your own list of Awesome Things to add.” – Jen Yates, author of New York Times Bestseller Cake Wrecks
“Neil Pasricha is the guru of small joys.” – The Toronto Star
“THE BOOK OF AWESOME gives me 14,001 things to be happy about. Bravo for taking note of the sunny side of life!” – Barbara Ann Kipfer, author of 14,000 things to be happy about
“The awesomest part about THE BOOK OF AWESOME is the realization that if you enjoy the simple moments in your life, you will be happier.” – Ben Huh, author of #1 New York Times bestseller I Can Has Cheezburger?
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Awesome things:
The Book of Awesome
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When you re watch movies you used to watch as a kid and finally understand the jokes.
Bessst thing
Amazing where you can go with the right attitude and ethics, no ?
Congrats. Here is my awesome music for You :)
Really Awesome!!
Thrilled to discover your blog … awesome and congrats! :-)
Cheers,
Eliz
Totally AWESOME!
Congratulations – I especially love your “book trailer” video, and thank you for inspiring all your fellow bloggers :)
Congrats, Neil! I just read about your blog and book on WordPress’s announcements. So a big congratulations to you on achieving success in building a blog and coming out with a book. Thanks for celebrating the awesomeness of the world!
how awesome blog !!!
Just writing a blog is awesome to me. From writing on a slate when I first started school in 1937 to tapping on keys that takes a message to the far ends of the earth (for anyone to read) never fails to amaze me.
Well done, Neil. Those that have eyes to see and a blog to tell, speak to the world. Now you have it in writing! Confirmation of a true achievement.
Congratulations!!!
that’s awesome – :)
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Congrats on everything Neil…totally amazing and inspiring to see a fellow blogger do something so great!
I’m not the biggest reader in the world by far but I must say this is a must read. I love the little things in life that make you smile and I smiled a lot reading this book. I have a friend that is everything to me and she is going through a tough time right now. I told her about the book because I thought it might bring a smile to her beautiful face in her time of need. Thank you for such a cool read.
AWESOME!
Absolutely great blog and a great way to show how the little things in life are important! A new colored highlighter is my favorite & if it has a scent, bonus!
To work with the very needy in Guatemala and get a hug and a kiss from a child who has not eaten for days….that is awesome….the work, the hug and the kiss!
I heard a great compliment:
“You’re as cool as the other side of a pillow”
Awesome!
You should get this in the iBookstore for the iPad!
I’d definitely buy it and then gift purchase to all my friends!
I bought it on my ipad so I’m pretty sure it’s in there already.
Wow. Neil, I saw you on Global TV morning news here in Vancouver last Friday promoting your book. Truly inspirational. I unforuntately missed your book signing at Chapters on Robson on the Saturday, but was able to get there on Monday to pick up a copy. I have it at my desk at work and you wouldn’t believe the number of people who stop by to say “OMG, you’ve got The Book of AWESOME”…and then proceed to linger, read a few passages and leave with a smile on their face. Wow..what a great feeling. Your unique and positive outlook on the world is catching and we are all the better for it. Thanks for all you have done and congrats on your continued success. YOU’RE AWESOME! ;-)
Was there an Audio book released?
If yes, does anyone know where I can find it?
(Online or store)
Absofreakinglutelyfantabulous. There is so much to this book that I love. Every time I read something that applied to me, I laughed out loud and my older sister would ask, “What’s so funny?” Then I would read her the story and she would say, “Dude! That’s totally us! We could’ve written this book!”
I wanted to thank you for writing this book. I do enjoy these little things you’ve written about, and while they happen subconsciously through my life, I appreciate the little things. Your book made me cry.
the book of awesome is awesome!!!!!
Hi there,
I wish to share this story with you. My aunt and myself were visiting a family friend who was diagnosed with breast cancer. We stopped by a bookstore to pick up a book to perk her up. The first book I pointed to my aunt was “the book of Awesome” and we bought it. We both thought it is a book that will remind our friend of the great simple joys of life while she goes through her therapy! Best wishes for your continued success.
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