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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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My most awesome thing so far for today, hearing that The Book Of Awesome is coming out August the 1st! Now, excuse me while I hope to find some money that I forgot I had … :)
The book IS Awesome! It’s a must-have, and I’ve already purchased extras as gifts for my children’s teachers, family and friends who I think are also Awesome!
Neil, thanks for helping me get a fresh perspective and approach to life. Life is so much better when making it a habit to finding these jewels in life. Thanks so much!
Hey im Maddi and i just wanted to say thank you. This is going to be a life changer for me and my mom beacause we have decided to read the book together and everytime one of those very awesome things happens to us well were going to highlight it. Were hoping to finish in four years my graduation year. This is not just something were going to put off tell later beacause this really did change are perspective about are relationship we needed to do something together and this really will bring us closer. And its all thanks to you. You are one of my many hero’s beacause i have heard your story and it is amazing of you to write this book. Thanks again we appriciate it a bunch!
Maddi
Hello Neil,
Great idea. I also try to made happy by small things in life. And I’m pretty good at it. Hope, your awesome things make you happy too. Cheers! Aagje from Belgium.
HI! i just bought the book on Friday and i am almost halfway through it it is just, just….
AWESOME!
(though i don’t understand it
because i’m 12 i still really
LOVE IT!)
I AM FROM CANADA !
p.s. i don’t say eh alot!
Vennligst oplys hvor jeg kan få kjøpt boken. Evt. over nettet.
I was at Barnes and Noble yesterday and I saw this book on the staff recommendations shelf. I always judge books by their covers and titles. How else are you going to choose what you like from a random shelf of hundreds of unheard of books? Needless to say this book passed both requirements so I took a look. I skimmed through it and I said to my friend, “This is amazing. I might have to buy it.” We giggled at a few of the “Awesome Things” and then I looked at the price and I was like “No way i’m going to spend $23 on this book!” My friend told me I had to get it. So I did.
Every time I read one of the awesome things that I can relate to I’m like “YES! That’s so true!”
You often don’t realize the little things in life that truly are awesome. So thanks 1000awesomethings.com and Book of Awesome for pointing out all those little awesome things.
i love the book congrats on it to
I was wondering if/ when it will be released in South Africa? I’d love to get a copy and I think it would be an AWESOME gift! :)
It seems there is no way to get this book in our country “Slovenia”…
I sure would need positive motivation.
Is there maybe a way to get it online, maybe in pdf???
omg. I bought this book and everyone who saw the cover was like “really? what the hell is this?!” till they opened it and saw what i saw.
Crisp White Pages.
AWESOME! haha I love your book?!!
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Neil,
I just wanted to let you know that I loved your book and posted a review on my blog. Congrats on all of your success and I wish you well into the future!!
http://findinspirationtoday.com/2010/08/an-overdue-review-of-the-book-of-awesome/
Best,
Mike P
I got the book yesterday and I’m half way done! I just can’t put it down, and to think I bought “Reformed Vampire Support Group” over “The Book of Awesome”! This book has honestly changed my view of how everything can be happy not a job! I love this book! This book isn’t just about things that are awesome, it speaks the truth of how you look at things, and how certain people can make your day PERFECT! This is probably my favourite book of all time. You should keep writing books like this, I will read them all! ”The Book of Awesome” totally beats “The Twilight Saga”! This book has inspired me to look back at things that made me happy, and just stand there, and enjoy the good old days. This book will inspire millions!
Dearest Neil,
I have never read a book from cover to back. I never really found any book interesting enough to spend some of my time to actually read it.
I read about your blog in the South African Cosmopolitan Magazine. Lately I have been down and out and havent found a single thing to get me to the point of smiling.
Your book (which i received today by a website who imported it for me), absolutely gave me the biggest smile in a loooong time.
Thank you for reminding me of the small things that can actually make someone’s day.
I am looking forward to reading the book and waiting for the next one.
I’ll be spreading the awesomeness around South Africa.
THANK YOU!
Marianka
South Africa
I just heard about this book in my library e-newsletter. Your idea to post these awesome things we all know and love is really smart, kudos to you for getting that! Very fun ideas, so true :)
I found your book at walmart and fell in love! “The Book of AWSOME” is a combination of side-burning laughter and happy tears that leaves you feeling much better than you did before you read it. Thanks Neil!
nice one really liked it how can i have a copy of this book.
I learned about your book through a Real Estate related blog site, Active Rain. That day I went online an ordered 4 copies-1 for me and 3 to give as gifts. It is definitely a “feel good” read. Not only are each of the “things” awesome, but the way that you wrote it makes me feel like you are sitting in my house telling me a story! It’s very engaging. I want to run around telling everyone to go out and get it to. I look forward to the next 1000 awesome things!
Lighting both the stove top burners and the gas oven with one match.
Way to go Neil I really enjoyed your thoughts!
“Awesome”
AWESOME! I accidentally opened this webpage, I don’t remember how, but I was looking up something and this came up. I started reading and found it funny and interesting! I love it :)
i dig it. hell yeah. great stuff. good job. nice one. keep it up. way to go. on and on.
this guy doesn’t respect the copyrights of others. download his book and sell it as your own.
karma
at last…..someone who uses all 5 senses…and more …..to express the inexpressible. Thank you for an AWESOME website.
vow, that is indeed a great Testimonial. I bet the writer feels very good to hear such an amazing feedback.
My wife just read me the bit on the tabs on the aluminum foil box (pg 172).
I just found the tabs on the end of the box on the saran wrap and pushed them in.
They work! The roll does not fall out!!
AWESOME.
I just started reading your book after hearing about it from a friend. It has put me in such a good mood. Thanks for reminding me of how great life is!!!
simply amazing!!!
thanks for reminding us of just a few of the incredible things in life…
Thanks for creating a book that made me see how important the little things are in life. Everything I appreciate all the little things in my life, I hear myself say AWESOME! at every day. Thanks for opening my eyes to how awesome this world really is. Hope you write another book like this, because that would be
AWESOME!
The reason why I bought this book was because I was having such a horrible day that I thought I would never smile again. So I decided to go to the bookstore and get a good book. By the time I had read to the elevator fart I had cracked up in laughter so hard that I started crying, the cashier saw my tears after and thought I was sad. Undoubtedly this book made me feel awesome again. Thanks again, that laughter made my day so much better every time I picked up that book.
AWESOME!
Today an awesome thing happened, I realized this book was available for iPad with the Kindle app and could download and read it immediately instead of ordering it and waiting. Thank you.
I’ve been following your blog for a few months now, and I absolutely love it!
Today, my Mom surprised me with my very own copy of the book, and I can hardly put it down!
It also reminded me that the feeling of cracking open a new hardcover book for the first time is **AWESOME**, just like your blog!
Thank you for inspiring me to slow down and smell the flowers again :)