Book Review

The Noticer by Andy Andrews

With all the pain and problems we experience as a society in our private and public lives, much of our time is spent searching for answers and solutions. Some give up hope unless someone happens to come along and redirect their vision and ultimately change their life. The Noticer reveals that we need more people like this. We need people who will look beyond their own pain to see someone else and offer them hope. In this book the main character Jones doesn’t seem to deal with problems of his own, but he is overflowing with wisdom for very common life circumstances.

I agreed with all the advice and “perspective” that Jones gives in this book, and I appreciate how practical and applicable it is. This isn’t just fiction. It is something, that if put into practice, could change the way you live and treat others.

One of the only “downfalls” in the book is lack of character development. To me, almost all the characters seemed to talk the same. It was difficult to imagine what they would look like or act like at times that would be unique from the other people.

If you love stories, people, and inspiration, this is probably a book for you. It does not have the most dynamic feel to it, but it is definitely powerful if you let it be.