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The Beauty of Different: Observations of a Confident Misfit Hardcover – November 15, 2010

by Karen Walrond (Author)

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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 nine 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.

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Nationally renowned for her ability to see the beauty in the world around us, Karen Walrond is the author of the photoblog Chookooloonks (www.chookooloonks.com/blog), which pairs striking imagery and inspiring words. Published online since February 2004, Chookooloonks was named one of the Best Adoption Blogs on the web by Adoptive Families magazine. She is a seasoned public speaker and has appeared on both local and national television shows including The Oprah Winfrey Show. Her art pieces and projects have been included in exhibits around the country. She contributes to the collaborative Web site Shutter Sisters, a photoblog aimed at inspiring and creating community among avid women photographers. She is author of Through the Gadling Lens, a weekly column on the travel site Gadling.com, with tips and other information on travel photography.

Hardcover: 252 pages
Publisher: Bright Sky Press (November 15, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1933979968
ISBN-13: 978-1933979960
Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 0.9 x 8.8 inches
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Average Customer Review: 30 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #993,559 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #109 in Books > Arts & Photography > Photography & Video > Individual Photographers > Essays
- #320 in Books > Arts & Photography > Photography & Video > Criticism & Essays
- #1317 in Books > Arts & Photography > Photography & Video > Portraits

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very thought provoking

ByEddie Blackon January 31, 2015

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Our book club chose this as our selection and we were not disappointed. We had one of our best ever discussions. We all enjoyed the interviews done by the author and the unique view points of those she interviewed. The author's photography gave us additional topics to discuss. The themes throughout were relevant to all book club members regardless of age, education, or wealth. We all agreed we would recommend it to other book clubs or even to individuals seeking some introspection.

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An Appreciation

ByWinston J. Phillipson April 11, 2013

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Nuggets of wisdom everywhere that make reading this book a wonderful experience. Mine is an appreciation in these words:"And the Lord made them the same; and he made them different; and he said to them: "Go and learn to live together". And he gave the author a message for them: "Tell them to look for the LIGHT". Thanks, Karen Walrond.

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Byshainaon October 10, 2016

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Great and inspiring book with beautiful pictures . Inspired me to move abroad

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Entertaining! Insightful! Beautiful!

ByAmazon Customeron January 24, 2014

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This is such a good book for all ages of women relative to what is true beauty. And that we are all beautiful. The author is extremely entertaining, insightful and the photographs are wonderful. I'll be giving this book away to friends and customers.

Carol J. Rady

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Beautiful, well written book!

Bydesertmamaon February 22, 2011

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This book is for everyone in your life. It is the best gift book I can think of: for teen girls, moms, grandmothers, aware and sensitive men. I raced through it when I first got it and have gone back to it many times. I'm reading it to my daughters (7 & 4) now. We love it!

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Absolutely beautiful!

ByRachelon May 21, 2014

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If you love beautiful images, deep meanings, gorgeous photography - this is for you! Karen Walrond is an amazing photographer. I love dit so much that I bought 2 for Mother's Day and gave them as gifts.

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ByExpandingbreathon August 16, 2015

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Beautiful photos and inspiring stories. Have given as a gift many times.

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Wonderful

ByPatti Pestanaon March 5, 2014

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The faces, the stories will truly touch you. I enjoyed every word. This book connects with the reader. Very heartfelt.

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Thought Inspiring

After having seen a TED video of Karen talking about looking for the light in others, I was intrigued. "The Beauty of Different" did not disappoint.Read more

Published on July 9, 2013 by S. Anderson

eclectic mix

This book is a combination autobiography-interviews-opinion-photography. For the most part, it flows nicely, although there are some areas where it digresses enough to feel out of...Read more

Published on November 8, 2012 by MMM

A Wonderful Journey on a 'Beautifully Different, Path'

I was completely delighted and impressed to receive this book at my door on the day it arrived in the mail. I follow Karen's blog and am an avid reader and love her insight.Read more

Published on April 22, 2012 by JennRene Owens

Beautiful and thought provoking

A beautiful book on the merits of being different. All of us feel like outsiders at some point in our lives.Read more

Published on January 21, 2012 by njootr

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I recieved this book as a gift, and I could not be more pleased! There are different sections in the book, talking about all the different encounters of life, interviewing all...Read more

Published on December 2, 2011 by Jennifer

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