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

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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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252 pages
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English
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Bright Sky Publishing
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November 15, 2010
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8.88 x 0.88 x 8.75 inches
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1933979968
ISBN-13

978-1933979960
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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.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bright Sky Publishing; Illustrated edition (November 15, 2010)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 252 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1933979968
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1933979960
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.88 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.88 x 0.88 x 8.75 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #287,213 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Karen Walrond is a lawyer, leadership coach and activist. Her work has helped thousands of people around the world find purpose and meaning in their careers and lives. She has spoken around the United States and abroad to individuals and organizations on the topics of thriving through leadership development, the magic of creativity, the value of cultural and racial diversity and inclusion and the power of creativity. Her award-winning blog, Chookooloonks, is a lifestyle, inspiration and photography destination that enjoys over 10,000 pageviews per month, and is all about living with intention. Her highly rated podcast, The Make Light Show, has been described as a show that inspires listeners to become more of who they are and who they want to be. Her book, The Beauty of Different: Observations of a Confident Misfit, is an Amazon bestseller. She is also the contributing author to two additional books: Disquiet Time and Expressive Photography.

A former practicing attorney, Karen is currently a positive psychology leadership coach, trained with Wholebeing Institute, and uses the science of well-being to bring about greater satisfaction, purpose and fulfillment in her clients’ lives. In addition, Karen is a Certified Dare to Lead™ Facilitator, having been trained in Brené Brown's work on vulnerability, courage, shame-resilience and worthiness.

Her company, Chookooloonks Media LLC, is a member organization of the Houston Coalition Against Hate, and through her work, Karen is committed to fighting discrimination and bigotry, in all its forms, around the world. As a photographer, Karen traveled throughout Africa with the ONE Campaign, an advocacy organization committed to the prevention of extreme poverty and preventable disease, to share the visual success stories that arise when people of purpose and meaning put their minds together to create magic. Her advocacy work is a source of great joy.

Karen lives in Houston, Texas with her husband, Marcus, their daughter, Alexis, and Soca the Wonder Dog.

Learn more at:

www.karenwalrond.com

www.chookooloonks.com

www.themakelightshow.com

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S. Anderson

Thought Inspiring

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 9, 2013

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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. Being a short, slightly overweight, 61 year old grandmother, I felt empowered by the stories of the people she talked with. I have never felt beautiful, though my husband of 41 years says I am. I agree that plain women, especially, are often overlooked when people are seeking out someone "interesting". I have just recently made a choice to really live life. To wear out...not rust. To enjoy the moments. This book gave me a big nudge to keep going. I will probably re-read and highlight those parts that spoke to me.

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Eddie Black

very thought provoking

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on 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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Winston J. Phillips

An Appreciation

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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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desertmama

Beautiful, well written book!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on 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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Entertaining! Insightful! Beautiful!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on 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

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 5, 2011

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..as a 'Secret Santa' gift for a friend/colleague...I loved it too and found it difficult to give this one up but the recipient was 'blown away' by it....I'll be ordering my own copy soon. Beautifully presented and will no doubt be repeatedly read through with my kidlets as well. A book the author should be rightly proud of.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 8, 2012

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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 synch.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on 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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