Book Giveaway | The Beauty of Different by Karen Walrond
Today one person is going to receive a copy of Karen Walrond's lovely new hardcover book: The Beauty of Different.
Constantly bombarded with messages on how to think, how to feel, how to look, it can be very easy to fall into the mindset that we somehow fail as individuals, that we are not enough. But the truth is, those aspects of ourselves that make us individuals are actually the source of our own beauty, our super power. The Beauty of Differentexplores beauty in eight fresh ways and challenges the reader to revel in her own uniqueness. Combining beautiful imagery, portraiture, insightful commentary, essays, and interviews, this multisensory exploration of what is really beautiful provokes deeper self-discovery. Designed to connect and inspire, The Beauty of Different encourages the reader to reframe her differences, not as shortcomings, but as characteristics of distinction--maybe even superpowers.
Very simply put, this book is a wonderful combination of photos + words. It's interviews and stories addressing subjects such as adventure, individuality, spirituality, and imperfection, woven together with Karen's breathtaking photographs. It's the kind of book you can pick up anytime, read a section or a couple pages, and get inspired to tell your own stories related to the theme.
And the whole concept of different being beautiful...I'm wholeheartedly on board with that. Thank you God for different.
You can check out Karen's Beauty of Different blog here.
In addition, Karen recently came to my house and interviewed me about creativity for BlogHer's Own Your Beauty series. You read her thoughts on creativity and watch the video she created from my interview here.
Also, check out her project "Photovent 2010" - a really cool take on a photo garland. She's got a free download and instructions too.
TO BE ENTEREDinto this giveaway please leave a comment below sharing something that is different and beautiful about you (if you are reading this post on Facebook please come to my blog to leave a comment). Comments will be closed at 8pm Pacific tonight (Wednesday) and the winner posted shortly after. Please be sure to check back or subscribe (click here to get posts delivered to your email box) to see if you are receiving one of the items this week.
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Looks like a great book!
I love to sing with my kids and they hope no one else can hear!! It's all about the moments and making those memories.
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Different : I am a middle child and so very different from my siblings, they are outgoing and outspoken and I am not. Beautiful: I am the only blond in my family.
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This book is definitely on my Xmas wishlist so thanks for a chance to win!
Something beautiful about me is that I am pregnant with my second child and something different/unique about me is that my middle name is Hope.
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I'm stubborn. I love spending time with my family but also love spending time by myself. Most of my friends love to be surrounded by people all of the time, so this makes me different in my circle.
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I am 36 years old. Happily married for 21 years. Two sons, ages 20 and 16. I am different, because I've done it successfully against the odds.
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I am commenting for my own good, to use for encouragement today. I am beautiful because I can smile during almost any situation and I am different because I am honest.
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I favor the green skittles vs the red ones because everyone seems to think the red is the best. :)
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I love Change. Not many people can say that. I try to embrace it, even when it is hard because it helps me grow... especially when I don't want to. I think that is beautiful.
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I am comfortable being an instigator...especially when it makes a change for the better.
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This is a beautifully unique idea!
Different: I am a vegetarian in a community that thinks it's odd.
Beautiful: I embrace all of my differences.
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Different: I had to use science to help me have children (IVF).
Beautiful: How much having these 2 great kids changed me.
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I have been a follower of her blog for a while and love the whole spirit of it.
Something different and beautiful about me is my laugh - loud, heartfelt and distinctive.
Rinda
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Different - I love to wear toe socks. Beautiful - my smile, thanks to Mama for teaching me to take care of my teeth at a young age.
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I enjoy a weird array of tasks, hobbies, interests that make me different. It is beautiful that I can share with my children that different is good and wonderful through my actions :0)
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My friends tell me I am a "can do girl" who just won't let obstacles get in the way of accomplishing goals. I like being perceived this way.
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I have a mole on my left cheek that I have always hidden with concealer and have always wanted to have it removed. I went through a hard time healthwise and decided life's too short to worry about the little things, as long as I'm healthy I love everything about me!
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I am shy and quiet really, but love to be surrounded by people. go figure. :o)
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What is beautiful: I have grey hair which I refuse to dye. for an older female this is both beautiful and different.
What is different: I'm not afraid to travel alone.
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I (try) to always choose gratitude. I think this may be key to something huge in life.
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My huge dimples! I used to cover them up when I laughed or smiled as a child - shy and embarrassed because folks loved to comment on them. Now I embrace them and I'm so, so happy that my kids inherited them as well!
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