Just saw this thread and did the thing were you click on random pages in the thread...and have yet to see what exactly this book is about.

It appears to be non-fiction, is it a self-help book, is it about halo, are you using anecdotes from H3F, what is it's message????

I devour books and have no problem coming up with money. PM me or link a synopsis.

Thanks.

click the book on the first post, u can buy it off there or request it at ur local book store, and theres a summary about it to, its philosophy

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Click the book (link) on the first page. Within the first 10 I believe I give a further explanation of the book.

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So here it goes.

I don’t know where or how to start.

I had planned on posting after reading the book, a typical, brief, useless post like I usually make. You know compliment your vivid vocabulary, the “cool ideas” you had, and just for effect toss in the “that was an interesting read.” But I’m not going to do that, I can’t. This is different. The book was a mental mind f.ck, in a good way.

And that’s where we begin.

Editing: Sick effects man, transitions were good too.

In terms of techniques applied, I loved the subtle ironies and the fact so many different, relevant issues were covered within the unifying motif. Overall the theme kind of reminded me of a familiar belief of Kurt Vonnegut: “[live by whatever makes you] happy and healthy and brave and kind.” Throughout the story, I saw examples of those four qualities portrayed through Guy’s own introspection with unintentional help from those he counseled.

Music: It was jazzy.

Your book made me think of jazz. Jazz is mean. Jazz is harsh. Jazz is soft, fresh, polite, and fierce; anything you want it to be. The story was a jazz song, unpredictable and overflowing with a pretty deep message. I liked the way it sounded.

Quality: What capture card do you use?

The way Guy saw things.problems, people, and the world were so different from most and yet appeared so clear to him. Perhaps Guy’s perspectives on certain aspects of life were so thought- provoking because he saw things that most people couldn’t due to their own inhibitions. It seemed the people he would counsel would “render” Guy’s own ideas, thus making those concepts appear more clearly to Guy. I think anyone who reads the book will be able to appreciate the different perspectives presented through Guy’s character, and will be able to use it for reflection when questioning their own thoughts. Yep, the quality raped.

Gameplay: The ending was amazing.

Chapter 8 of Change the World gave me perhaps the strangest, most unexpected feeling I have ever gotten from a book. It was one of the most powerful things I have ever read, and at the same time so incredibly beautiful.
I had read the ending in my car, in a parking lot. After reading Guy’s final adage, I had looked up and glanced around. Everything looked different. Props for that.

Overall: This should get announced.

I don’t even know how to review a book like this; it doesn’t feel like something I had read, but instead something I had experienced. Yeah, I realize that sounds weird. My perspective on life has shifted, not sure to what extent. But hey, shift happens.

As a whole, everything in the story seemed so relevant to my life, but it probably relates to a lot of people. It didn’t just hit home, it moved my home. Metaphorically, the book was an RV that left me in a trailer park surrounded by ideas and potential. You’re right; it’s time for change.

More than anything this book made me think. The kind of book inspired thought I’ve only ventured into after such pieces as Waiting for Godot and Siddhartha; it begged deep questions. Who am I? How do I know that? What really is selfless? I’m certain it was your intent to make your readers think outside their comfort zone, and your book accomplishes just that. Sometimes the questions that are the most arduous to answer inspire the thoughts that change who you are. Granted you may never get the “answer” you're looking for, but you may stumble on a different question that leads you slightly closer to understanding upon your own introspection.

Once again, I apologize for this review. I realize how useless my comments are compared to a typical review, but I felt as if I couldn’t do it. I felt like I wouldn’t do it justice. The story is powerful. It’s moving, beautiful, and inspirational all at once. It is the kind of story that whether you want it to sink in or not, it does. The book has this charming method of gradually building up the theme through each chapter that comes attached with its own thought or idea. I think that is where the effect was, that any reader can at least grasp onto some of the ideas presented and see them in a totally new way, thus emphasizing the main message. I was strongly moved by the part of selflessness and have personally started Guy’s idea of doing a selfless deed each day, until it becomes a natural habit. My coins sit idle; left in the vending machine, on the chance the next person would need it more. I know that example wasn’t meant to be taken literally, but it just sort of worked out that way.

NiceGuy, you have outdone yourself in so many ways with this book and with it have started your challenge of changing the world. I have been inspired by the story, and I have full intent to show this book to anyone willing to read it. It’s got potential to start the change.

So to anyone who bothered to read this disaster of a montage-esque review/ infomercial allow me to take this opportunity to STRONGLY recommend this book. I’m certain that anyone who reads it will get something out of it, and at very minimum will see themselves and the world around them in a different perspective.

Pointless?!

This book had so many points that I had to wear gloves just to pick it up.

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Time is an illusion. Lunchtime doubly so.

Perhaps the best line I've ever read in response to my writing.

THANK YOU, KSP, for providing such a detailed and complimentary review.

Because this book isn't written in conventional literary styles, it's rather appropriate to have an unconventional literary review of it.

I only wish I'd read Vonnegut before finishing this novel. I got 11 new Vonnegut books on Friday for my birthday (pretty much all I got, really).

In response to Quality, I had full intentions to provide unique, perhaps unpractical, perspectives on issues that challenge the answers we've come to accept. Understanding other people, of all kinds, allows a broad horizon of perceptual possibilities -- I'm outstandingly satisfied that theme was picked up on.

When I was in the writing process, I was convinced it was capable of becoming a catalyst for change; as I completed it, edited it, and published it, my confidence in that ambition simmered greatly. I'm overwhelmed by your reassurance.

The good deeds that take place, and the proposition to others to perform similar deeds (such as the coins in the vending machine), are most certainly intended to be taken literally.

I was aiming for a mind-f..k; mind f..ks are my favorite, especially when I'm able to challenge a reader to such an extent.

As for the ending, heh, I got the idea in a spontaneous moment of inspiration about two months after I began writing the book. I went to my computer, wrote the entire conclusion, saved it, hid it, and never touched it again. As you [might've] read in the introduction, I'm a strong advocate of presenting unedited work. All [great] writers care about two things -- portraying their theme, and the conclusion. The ending of any story is all that ever matters; it's the most important part of any story.

Interesting that you mention Siddhartha; my english professor at the time of me writing this book read the first chapter and the fifth chapter (Good Deeds) and said quote: "Shades of Hesse's Siddhartha, but unlike anything I've ever read." After he said that, I borrowed (and never returned) Siddhartha from a friend and read it. It's unbelievable to me how many parallels I've made with famous authors and pieces of literature. I found another parallel after finishing the book with Vonnegut's "God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater" which is my favorite Vonnegut book thus far. If you haven't read it, I strongly recommend doing so.

I appreciate your review moreso than your purchase of my book. The money never mattered to me; my only desire was inspiring, challenging and enlightening my readers, with the ultimate purpose of creating change.

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Good man. I mean who doesn't enjoy a good mind f.ck?

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Time is an illusion. Lunchtime doubly so.

I've encountered many mind f..ks; frankly, I pursue them.

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i <3 niceguy.....

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Cool man, your doing something else then playing halo in life, great work man, seriously

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