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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I am stubborn. Don't tell me I can't do something, because I will do everything in my power to do it.
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I'd like to think my happy-go-lucky spirit rubs off on others!
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I'm different because I care. There is so much indifference around us anymore, it's making me want to fight back!
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I have square, fred flinstone-like toes.
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Something different and beautiful about me is my refusal to find fault in others.
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I am happiest at home.
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I am in love with being a stay @ home mom. I see it as nothing short of a miracle that I get to be mom to my kids. I try not to take it for granted. I love the title and embrace it fully!
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I have a dot in one eye that is not in the other. Both different and beautiful.
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I get so excited about reading and learning that I have had up to 20 books checked out from the library at one time and I still do it!
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different....I am very opinionated!
beautiful.....I guess my eyes!
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Different: I exercise while reading the computer. Beautiful: ability to see something & turn it into 2 dimensional artwork.
Thanks Ali! this book looks amazing!!
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I have scoliosis. My spine is shaped like a S, and I wore a back brace for many years when I was younger. Wearing a back brace and being picked on by other kids taught me to be stronger and not let it get the best of me. My back may be a mess, but I am a beautiful person because of it.
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I have curly hair which I hated when I was growing up and I used to blow dry straight piece by piece (took me an hour and a half to do it!). At young adult age I started allowing my natural curl to just be. On good hair days it dries in long spiral curls. Now it's a signature of my uniqueness.
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What makes me different and unique is how I see things! I can pick up on others feelings really well to the point where I would almost say I don't always see things, I feel them first. This is good, great, wonderful and weird....
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Something different and beautiful about me: I'm a Ballroom Dancer.
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I am constantly trying to remind myself that I am beautiful and that the things that make me different are wonderful. But it's a constant challenge. I think I need this book!!
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Something beautiful: I look for the good in everything.
Something different: I like to be barefoot.
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something "beautiful and different" about me? my fiance--he makes my world beautiful and different--he is a female to male transgendered male and makes everyday beautiful...and different =)
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Whatever how hard in yourlife, you have to face it or you could swith to another way to see how hard it is. So, i could see the beauty of difference, when i see my kiddos giving me life challange. Think it positive, so beauty of difference will be coming soon..
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I very rarely watch TV - I can't remember the last show I watched. It has literally been months and months. I am the "odd" woman out when talk turns to the lastest reality show - but I am happy, happy in my world of books and not afraid to be different in this way.
Thank you for the opportunity to win.
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