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 Different explores 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 ENTERED into 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.
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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I think my eyes are beautiful. Great giveaway! Thank you.
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What a cool book! Something beautiful about me: my skin. something different: my mom is from a different country.
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different-my eyes crossed when I was 2 and I had to have surgery to correct them
beautiful-my eyes
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I'm a red headed freckle face, and I love it!
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Beautiful - my smile! I am known for my big smile and laugh, children have always loved it.
Different - I have very pale white skin and was teased about it when I was growing up. But now I accept it and people comment on my lack of wrinkles, which is because I never went out in the sun.
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Something unique: I don't like milk (yuck)!
Something beautiful: I am a mother of 5 sons!
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I must admit, I don't know. At the moment I'm really not my self. But I'm working on this.
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I am kind and always try to see the good in others.
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...well i'm still trying to figure that out....
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I am a never-ending work in progress. I adopted and raised two children in addition to my own child.
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I think my recent skin scars are beautiful. The biopsies were normal, and i'm so grateful. I'm reminded to take care of myself and listen to my body every time i see them.
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Different - I use to drive truck!! Hated it btw...lol
Beautiful - That has to be my two daughters of course!!!
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I'm half-asian. Now it is just a part of me but growing up it was super difficult. We didn't celebrate my asian heritage and so it just felt like something was different instead of special. I really longed to just fit in and be the same as everyone else, so it took me a while to look around and realize everyone has something very unique about the way they look, little bits and pieces that they hide or protect from other people. Now I have a little blonde boy of my own; sometimes I wish he looked a bit more like me!
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For my circle of friends, I'm a bit odd because of my love of sports. I'm also the only crafty/gardeny one. But I'm trying to rub off on them! Thanks for all the inspiration you provide as well as the chance to win!
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I guess I find my strength in being Jack of all trades Jill of none. I know a little about a lot and sometimes it means I'm just average, but it also means I am able help with most everything.
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I have curly hair when everyone else has straight - or had it straightened chemically. Everyone said I should too, but I stick to my guns and say "curly hair makes me me". And in that way I am different because I did not conform to the 'only straight hair is beautiful' belief!
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Hmm, I had to really think about what was different and beautiful about me. I think my strength is that I am myself- I don't wear make-up or spend hours with a blow dryer to style my hair or shave. I am a comb and go kind of person, just basic. I have always walked to the drum of a different beat and I have been OK with people thinking I am weird for just being myself. I am OK the way I am.
Aloha, Kate
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Different: a rather caustic sense of humor
Beautiful: how my family sees me rather then how I usually see myself
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Growing up in Southern Calif as a short curly haired brunette with long, straight haired blonds made me have to accept at an early age I could be glad in my difference or ....
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Something Different--I'm trying to live more in the moment and focus less on little things that seem important now, but won't matter a bit when I'm old and looking back on my life.
Something beutiful--my eyes.
Thanks for the chance to win--this sounds like a great book.
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