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People who commute long distances alone form habits. The area I drove could be treacherous in the winter months. It was imperative to hear the road report as you left home in the snow and darkness. The radio became my guiding light. Grant and Amanda were invited guests in my vehicle every morning over seven years. They knew nothing of me and yet they were my friends. I knew all about their lives as I listen to them share their stories and thoughts on the radio.
When Amanda announced that she has written a book I was anxious to buy the book. As you read my personal review of the book it is important to understand my perspective is personal, in a public kind of way.
This book has an amazing tone of personal and yet professional. The writer crafts several very personal examples of bringing joy and happiness into the jobs and duties we perform every day of our lives. She is careful not to include only the good news experiences, but takes you to times of deep despair in her personal life.
She also has a vast knowledge of media and news stories and those are woven in throughout the book to help illustrate points and remind us that the book is not all about her. Her writing style is straight forward and easy to read. It is hard to imagine not turning each page and finding something that you can relate to if you are alive and breathing.
I think my favorite chapter is Get off the Dead Horse. Such an obvious statement and yet there are 1000 excuse we use to stay on that dead horse. Amanda gives us a the wonderful tool of "bless and release". You really must read about this, because if you allow it to, it will change your life.
My other favorite chapter is Whatever You Want Give it Away. Reaping what you sew is not a new concept. The presentation brings it full circle and plants it right back in your heart again.
My other favorite chapter is Surprise Surprise. This book always you to take a couple steps back and look at the big picture of life. In our busy day to day life sometimes we forget to just stop and prioritize.
My other favorite chapter (I am seeing a trend here) is Your Best is Good Enough. Release the pressure of being better than and as good as and concentrate on personal best.
When I opted to take a new position from home and not take that drive down Parley's Canyon I found that I miss Grant and Amanda and seeing the moose. But I left my friends and managers at work with several copies of "Wake up to a Happier Life - Finding joy in the work you do every day." My copy is all marked up and well worn.
When my husband finds me in a mood he will often toss the book my way and say "Why don't you listen to Amanda?' It is good advice.
