Updated Book Review: The Noticer by Andy Andrews

I just finished reading The Noticer by Andy Andrews. It is a quick read packed with uplifting and thought-provoking vignettes.  The narrative that unifies them revolves around Jones, a wise and whimsical old man, whose gift is “to notice things that other people overlook.”  He shows up in the most unexpected places — and auspicious moments — to provide those he meets a new way of looking at their circumstances — a new perspective that transforms their lives as they reflect on some of these insights:

• “When you focus on the things you need, you’ll find those needs increasing.” (p.13)
• “What is it about me that other people would change if they could?” (p.15)
• “It’s time to stop letting your history control your destiny.” (p.51)
• “Many people who worry too much say that they cannot focus…. Worry is focus! But it is focus on the wrong things.” (p. 56)
• “Wisdom will allow a person to split the hair of a choice so accurately that most men would say it is impossible.” (p. 65)
• “Who gave you permission to decide that you had nothing more to do, nothing more to offer?” (p. 81)

A Partial Perspective

As a lover of literature and books, I know that a book published by a Christian publisher, like Thomas Nelson, doesn’t need to present an overt Christian message or theme for it to inspire reflection or add value to a person’s life or spiritual journey.  Subtlety has merit.  Read more