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Traveling Light: Stories & Drawings for a Quiet Mind

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..it's easier to maintain the illusion of control. But it is more fun if you just let the wind carry you."

Like sayings of Pooh, Brian's elemental life-isms are poignant and insightful, and come from the soul of an eternal child. They are easy to carry around in your head and heart, and make my crazy life a little bit more bearable.

The book itself is also a delight to peruse, with vibrant renditions of his offbeat artwork and funky fonts. Even the cover binding and paper seems chosen with love and care, "Traveling Light" is a treat to touch and hold.

Just add warm blanket, a cup of tea, and someone to share reading it aloud to.

(I have only one of his prints so far!)

Familiar with Brian Andreas' black and white drawings in his previous books, I was delighted to find this book in color. With three Andreas prints hanging in my home, I've found this artist and author succinctly illustrates stories from my inner life as if that life were as easily accessable as my outward appearance.

Andreas' knows how to tell a complete, touching and usually whimsically humorous tale in only a sentence or two. He captures the essence of situations in a few words, then illustrates the same situation with drawings equally economic and whimsical.

Of all the Brian Andreas books, this is my favorite. I love the bright and colorful illustrations and the wonderful quotes. This book makes a terrific gift!

I bought this for a friend, but found that I must keep it. And now, other friends would find it wonderful, too. So, I guess I'll invest again.

This book makes me feel good. I've given it for many many gifts. It's hilarious and witty and thoughtful. A wonderful introduction to Brian Andreas.

Brian Andreas combines whimsical drawings and very brief stories in a very unique and creative manner that offers a new way of looking at the world. It is the kind of book you'll pick up again and again and continue to find something new there for you to marvel at.

Brian Andreas does a delightful job of conveying wisdom in a witty way. I first learned of him when my sister bought me one of his pictures when I was her maid of honor. Since then, I've bought 6 more pictures and several of his books.

In "Traveling Light," he provides wonderful pictures and stories reflecting his outlook on life.

To give you an idea of his writing style, here are a few of my favorite quotes in this book:

"How many people can you love before it's too much? she said. & I said I didn't think there was any real limit as long as you didn't care if they loved you back." ....and....

"I don't think of it as working for world peace, he said. I think of it as just trying to get along in a really big strange family." ...and...

"I know I promised I wouldn't complain, she said, but I'm not ready to start just yet."

The book will make you think...and make you smile.