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The Book of Awesome #3
The Book of (Holiday) Awesome
There's nothing like the holidays. They bring out the best, and sometimes the worst, in everyone. Luckily, Neil Pasricha is here to remind us that not only are the holidays great but there's actually even more to celebrate than we realize. From Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa to such holidays as Mother's Day and Father's Day, Thanksgiving, and beyond, The Book of (Holiday) Awesome will show you why holidays are . . . AWESOME!
* Plugging in the Christmas lights from last year and having them all work.
* When the in-laws leave.
* Successfully regifting a present to someone who actually wants it.
* Drinking with Grandma.
* Just barely wrapping a gift with that tiny scrap of leftover wrapping paper.
* Knowing Kwanzaa is worth more Scrabble points than Hanukkah or Christmas.
179 pages, Hardcover
First published November 17, 2011
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907 people want to read
About the author
Neil Pasricha
29 books887 followersHey Goodreads peeps,
Pass me a drink. Let's chill on the ripped couch at the back. I love this place. Book lovers are my favorite people. (And my favorite lovers.)
My name is Neil Pasricha (pass-REACH-ah) and I'm the New York Times / #1 int'l (blah blah blah!) bestselling author of ten books on living an intentional life including THE BOOK OF AWESOME (gratitude), THE HAPPINESS EQUATION (happiness), TWO-MINUTE MORNINGS (habits), and the poorly-titled YOU ARE AWESOME (resilience.) My books are published in a lot of languages I can't read and sold a couple million more copies than anyone was expecting.
My background? Well, trust me: Nobody expected me to be writer. Least of all me. My parents aren't jazz trumpet players and watercolorists who raised me in Manhattan. They're hardcore Indian immigrants from Punjab and Nairobi who arrived in Canada scraping to get by. I was supposed to be a doctor! That was the life plan. But after my wife left me and my best friend took his own life in my late 20s I started a blog to cheer myself up. That blog was called 1000awesomethings.com and basically turned into everything else I've done and am doing.
If you want to hang out without social media algorithms in between us (no offence, algorithms! please don't punish my search results!) then join the thousands and thousands of good-hearted kindred spirits globally who get my newsletters. I put a lot of work into my newsletters -- they're sort of my weird digital babies -- and they contain my book recommendations, my new articles, my podcasts, and, of course, my daily awesome things (which I've been writing for 15 years now!). Sign up at www.neil.blog/newsletters
Hit me up if you wanna be friends! I love this clunky old site because it feels like my old hometown library somehow.
Shall we both get back to reading now?
XOXOXO
Neil
neil@globalhappiness.org
Pass me a drink. Let's chill on the ripped couch at the back. I love this place. Book lovers are my favorite people. (And my favorite lovers.)
My name is Neil Pasricha (pass-REACH-ah) and I'm the New York Times / #1 int'l (blah blah blah!) bestselling author of ten books on living an intentional life including THE BOOK OF AWESOME (gratitude), THE HAPPINESS EQUATION (happiness), TWO-MINUTE MORNINGS (habits), and the poorly-titled YOU ARE AWESOME (resilience.) My books are published in a lot of languages I can't read and sold a couple million more copies than anyone was expecting.
My background? Well, trust me: Nobody expected me to be writer. Least of all me. My parents aren't jazz trumpet players and watercolorists who raised me in Manhattan. They're hardcore Indian immigrants from Punjab and Nairobi who arrived in Canada scraping to get by. I was supposed to be a doctor! That was the life plan. But after my wife left me and my best friend took his own life in my late 20s I started a blog to cheer myself up. That blog was called 1000awesomethings.com and basically turned into everything else I've done and am doing.
If you want to hang out without social media algorithms in between us (no offence, algorithms! please don't punish my search results!) then join the thousands and thousands of good-hearted kindred spirits globally who get my newsletters. I put a lot of work into my newsletters -- they're sort of my weird digital babies -- and they contain my book recommendations, my new articles, my podcasts, and, of course, my daily awesome things (which I've been writing for 15 years now!). Sign up at www.neil.blog/newsletters
Hit me up if you wanna be friends! I love this clunky old site because it feels like my old hometown library somehow.
Shall we both get back to reading now?
XOXOXO
Neil
neil@globalhappiness.org
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August 11, 2017
A very cute book full of awesome things. I especially enjoyed the dig at Frosty the Snowman. Perhaps this is the year I try eggnog.
July 7, 2012
As I was straightening up the shelves at the big library the other day, I came across this wonderful little offering from Pasricha. If you read this blog, you know I have read his first book of Awesome, as well as the sequel, and have highly recommended both. I missed this one when it was first published, and since it's been hotter than you-know-where lately, I thought I'd treat myself to some Christmas in July awesomeness.
I should have known that Pasricha would offer up more than yuletide greetings; the man has covered almost all the holidays in this little book. We start off with the biggie, the one that most wait for all year long: Christmas. And while it's one of our favorites, Pasricha also points out that it can be (and often is) one of the most stressful holidays around. Let's face it: we put some might high expectations on Christmas, no thanks in part to those holiday movies and specials we watch every year on TV, the ones that show angelic children and loving families gathered around the table to enjoy the perfect meal. No one mentions that at least one of those kids is a brat, that Uncle Louie drinks like a fish, that Aunt Edna will hit on cousin Shirley's date, etc. Nor will we get that perfect meal, as the turkey is either dry or cold (you've gotta give that big bird plenty of time to thaw!), the potatoes are lumpy (as is the gravy), and no one is exactly sure what the dish is that Grandpa Phil brought. There's always a fight, sometimes two or three, followed by tears and "I love you, man!" make-up hugs. Pasricha wants to make sure that in this time of holiday drama, we all remember the little awesome things that make Christmas....well, Christmas. Things like having all the lights work the first time you plug them in, the first snowfall of the season, a card from a long-lost friend, and hot chocolate by the fireplace. Look for the little things, and you can (hopefully) ignore all the rest.
We move on to New Year's, Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Mother's Day, Father's Day, summer fun (no 4th of July here, just a chapter on fireworks, since the author is, I believe, Canadian). Then we hit the biggie, Halloween. Love the author's advice on how to hit this holiday up for maximum fun and candy takedown. For example, do not trick-or-treat with a group. Nope, wrong way to go: the slowest person will drag you down, plus when you hit a house, the "giver" will suddenly decide to ration the goodies (the old "one for you, and one for you, and one for you...") Instead, go with a partner to maximize the haul. The "givers" are a lot more likely to give out a handful to each bag if just two little ghosts show up at the front door. But be wise when picking said partner - don't choose anyone with less energy than you. You're looking for someone on your playing field, not someone that you'll have to lift up. Conversely, stay away from the track stars, too - you don't want to get left behind.
Finally we end with Thanksgiving, which seems a bit strange since again, I do believe the author is Canadian, and I didn't know they celebrated that holiday with us. Thought it was just us Americans. But perhaps there's something similar and around the same time for our neighbors to the north? Either that or the guy just likes the idea. Anyway, lots of good advice on how to sneak in a nap at the in-laws, getting to unbutton your pants after dinner, and of course, The Turkey Coma.
Another nice little offering from Pasricha. If you haven't checked out his blog, http://1000awesomethings.com/ you really need to do yourself a favor and explore his site. The world is still a dreary place right now (economic uncertainty, unemployment, gas prices, Mid-East unrest, you name it), and Pasricha does an awesome job at reminding us to look around and appreciate the little things that bring a smile to one's face, even if it's just for a minute.
I should have known that Pasricha would offer up more than yuletide greetings; the man has covered almost all the holidays in this little book. We start off with the biggie, the one that most wait for all year long: Christmas. And while it's one of our favorites, Pasricha also points out that it can be (and often is) one of the most stressful holidays around. Let's face it: we put some might high expectations on Christmas, no thanks in part to those holiday movies and specials we watch every year on TV, the ones that show angelic children and loving families gathered around the table to enjoy the perfect meal. No one mentions that at least one of those kids is a brat, that Uncle Louie drinks like a fish, that Aunt Edna will hit on cousin Shirley's date, etc. Nor will we get that perfect meal, as the turkey is either dry or cold (you've gotta give that big bird plenty of time to thaw!), the potatoes are lumpy (as is the gravy), and no one is exactly sure what the dish is that Grandpa Phil brought. There's always a fight, sometimes two or three, followed by tears and "I love you, man!" make-up hugs. Pasricha wants to make sure that in this time of holiday drama, we all remember the little awesome things that make Christmas....well, Christmas. Things like having all the lights work the first time you plug them in, the first snowfall of the season, a card from a long-lost friend, and hot chocolate by the fireplace. Look for the little things, and you can (hopefully) ignore all the rest.
We move on to New Year's, Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Mother's Day, Father's Day, summer fun (no 4th of July here, just a chapter on fireworks, since the author is, I believe, Canadian). Then we hit the biggie, Halloween. Love the author's advice on how to hit this holiday up for maximum fun and candy takedown. For example, do not trick-or-treat with a group. Nope, wrong way to go: the slowest person will drag you down, plus when you hit a house, the "giver" will suddenly decide to ration the goodies (the old "one for you, and one for you, and one for you...") Instead, go with a partner to maximize the haul. The "givers" are a lot more likely to give out a handful to each bag if just two little ghosts show up at the front door. But be wise when picking said partner - don't choose anyone with less energy than you. You're looking for someone on your playing field, not someone that you'll have to lift up. Conversely, stay away from the track stars, too - you don't want to get left behind.
Finally we end with Thanksgiving, which seems a bit strange since again, I do believe the author is Canadian, and I didn't know they celebrated that holiday with us. Thought it was just us Americans. But perhaps there's something similar and around the same time for our neighbors to the north? Either that or the guy just likes the idea. Anyway, lots of good advice on how to sneak in a nap at the in-laws, getting to unbutton your pants after dinner, and of course, The Turkey Coma.
Another nice little offering from Pasricha. If you haven't checked out his blog, http://1000awesomethings.com/ you really need to do yourself a favor and explore his site. The world is still a dreary place right now (economic uncertainty, unemployment, gas prices, Mid-East unrest, you name it), and Pasricha does an awesome job at reminding us to look around and appreciate the little things that bring a smile to one's face, even if it's just for a minute.
December 12, 2017
Holidays got you down?
Need a pick-me-up?
Grab the Book of (Holiday) Awesome and flip to whatever holiday has gotten you frazzled.
I read The Book of Awesome and The Book of (Even More) Awesome many years ago, but just now got my hands on a copy of this one and I LOVE IT.
The Book of (Holiday) Awesome includes:
Post Thanksgiving naps
Real bearded Santas
Drinking with Grandma
Halloween candy trading
It hits on all the important traditions and all the holidays you love.
It really is a pick-me-up to remember the greatest part of the holidays.
Maybe it's spending time with family or chilling by yourself, I promise you'll relate to something in this book and that will be
AWESOME!
This review and other awesome reviews can be found at A Reader's Diary!
Need a pick-me-up?
Grab the Book of (Holiday) Awesome and flip to whatever holiday has gotten you frazzled.
I read The Book of Awesome and The Book of (Even More) Awesome many years ago, but just now got my hands on a copy of this one and I LOVE IT.
The Book of (Holiday) Awesome includes:
Post Thanksgiving naps
Real bearded Santas
Drinking with Grandma
Halloween candy trading
It hits on all the important traditions and all the holidays you love.
It really is a pick-me-up to remember the greatest part of the holidays.
Maybe it's spending time with family or chilling by yourself, I promise you'll relate to something in this book and that will be
AWESOME!
This review and other awesome reviews can be found at A Reader's Diary!
November 30, 2021
Books like this were a whole subgenre in publishing when I worked at a bookstore a decade back. I have no idea if they’re still a thing. I don’t really see why they should be, the kind of book for people who don’t really read, and also written by people who don’t really write.
And this is the third one Neil Pasricha got published.
And it’s not terrible, it’s just…ephemeral. When Pasricha is feeling ambitious he busts out the random rhyme (actually, I can tell you exactly where you can find this kind of writing, if you really want to: pop poetry).
Otherwise it’s vague nostalgia and reflections on an otherwise anonymous life. He does, equally randomly, pen an ode to his immigrant mom.
I don’t know. Maybe save this kind of book for people who will go out of their way to be…interesting. It’s like a book you could get Random Neighbor Bob to write. And…it’s great Random Neighbor Bob gets someone to publish it, and it’s mostly stuff everyone will recognize, and then…So?
So I read it. And will try and not read something like it again very soon.
And this is the third one Neil Pasricha got published.
And it’s not terrible, it’s just…ephemeral. When Pasricha is feeling ambitious he busts out the random rhyme (actually, I can tell you exactly where you can find this kind of writing, if you really want to: pop poetry).
Otherwise it’s vague nostalgia and reflections on an otherwise anonymous life. He does, equally randomly, pen an ode to his immigrant mom.
I don’t know. Maybe save this kind of book for people who will go out of their way to be…interesting. It’s like a book you could get Random Neighbor Bob to write. And…it’s great Random Neighbor Bob gets someone to publish it, and it’s mostly stuff everyone will recognize, and then…So?
So I read it. And will try and not read something like it again very soon.
December 8, 2021
If you haven’t heard of The Book of Awesome series you are missing out. This is technically the first book in the series I’ve officially read but I’ve heard lots about it and flipped through the pages of some of the other ones.
It basically goes over things about holidays that are awesome. It’s not the vague things you might think like opening presents or being with family. It’s the things that ARE totally awesome but you might not have thought about. I would like to note that this is not just about the Christmas holidays like I originally thought. It covers winter holidays like Hanukkah and Kwanzaa but also all the other holidays like Easter, Valentine’s Day, Father’s Day, New Years, and more. It’s a US based book so you’ll find Thanksgiving AFTER Halloween and the Fourth of July. However I still enjoyed it as a Canadian.
Some examples:
Just barely wrapping a gift with that tiny scrap of leftover paper (Christmas)
When your gelt melts perfectly in your mouth instead of in the wrapper (Hanukkah)
Not getting a hangover when you were expecting to get one (New Years)
Claiming that you’re an eighth Irish (St. Patrick’s Day)
Stocking up on clearance chocolate the week after Easter
That one house on your street that gets really, really into Halloween
Some of those above you could have probably thought of but there are more obscure ones that I know I wouldn’t have thought of if I was writing the book. However after reading them, I’m like, “OMG that’s so awesome!”
This was a really fun book that would make a great present for a holiday lover.
December 29, 2025
Meh.
I had been collecting 4 of these "Awesome" books. The Holiday book was the first one I read, and will be the last. I will be selling/donating them.
I don't really know what I expected. I picked it up because I wanted a short Christmas read, but this was just fluff. This is essentially a book for people who don't read a lot. I wouldn't even call this a self-help book. This makes more sense as a blog or one-liners in a calendar.
This is really just a giant list of things that are awesome during Christmas, and other holidays. But I know all that already. I am someone who tries to live in the "Now", I try to be grateful and thankful for the small things.
This book would only be useful to people who forget all the things that bring them joy. People who don't appreciate the little things. If you are so busy and distracted that you can't focus on appreciating life and the little things it offers, then yeah, I guess this book could be reminder to you. For me, it was a pointless read.
I had been collecting 4 of these "Awesome" books. The Holiday book was the first one I read, and will be the last. I will be selling/donating them.
I don't really know what I expected. I picked it up because I wanted a short Christmas read, but this was just fluff. This is essentially a book for people who don't read a lot. I wouldn't even call this a self-help book. This makes more sense as a blog or one-liners in a calendar.
This is really just a giant list of things that are awesome during Christmas, and other holidays. But I know all that already. I am someone who tries to live in the "Now", I try to be grateful and thankful for the small things.
This book would only be useful to people who forget all the things that bring them joy. People who don't appreciate the little things. If you are so busy and distracted that you can't focus on appreciating life and the little things it offers, then yeah, I guess this book could be reminder to you. For me, it was a pointless read.
December 4, 2021
This was quite enjoyable and the perfect length to avoid repetition in stories and formula. In addition, the wide range of holidays kept the stories feeling fun and fresh too. There were mild to not so mild hints of fatphobia throughout is what is keeping this book from 5 stars.
November 14, 2011
This isn't so much a review as much as it's me praising this book and its author. I had the most amazing opportunity to meet Neil at the Indigo holiday party and he has got to be one of the most genuinely nice people I've ever met. Even though my friend and I were super nervous/excited to meet him he had a way of making us feel a lot more calm and relaxed. He's a person that you just feel comfortable around; you want to stay and chat too because you feel you could have some amazing conversations, and this is a quality that Neil has been able to cross over into his writing
I've been following Neil's blog 1000 Awesome Things for a number of years now (he was in the 700's then) and hearing how the idea for the blog came out from a negative experience in his life makes all the little happy moments he's shared even more inspirational. Not only can these awesome moments make you laugh hysterically or reminisce, they also give the reader a sense of belonging, that, "hey! someone else thinks this is awesome too! I totally agree", and let you appreciate the smaller things in life that we sometimes don't take the time to notice, the awesome things.
The Book of (Holiday) Awesome is a collection of holiday themed bits of awesome. (Hehe, there's going to be so much awesome in this review!) From putting up the Christmas tree (for me it's the first weekend of December) or having the whole strand of lights work or finally being able to pull out those insanely warm sweaters/socks/scarves that have been hidden away until the next snowfall. Or finding an elusive chocolate egg buried in the sofa cushions from Easter, your cool mom, and the awesomeness that is summer. These moments are the kind that make you all warm and fuzzy inside, especially now with the holiday season approaching.
Christmas has got to be my favourite holiday. The hustle and bustle, putting up lights, hauling up those boxes of ornaments from the cave under the stairs, hearing the first Christmas song on the radio! I love it all. For me it's like time slows and there's nothing better than sitting on the couch under a thick blanket with a good book, some tea, watching those classic TV shows like Rudolph or Frosty the Snowman while the Christmas tree glows in the background. It's got me smiling just thinking about it.
Bottom Line
Neil's books are truly awesome. They let you notice the little things in life, and he does a fantastic job at pulling you in and could probably get even the grinch to crack a grin. These are books that absolutely anyone can enjoy, kids and adults alike; they'll all find at least one thing they can smile at and agree with. And it being a holiday book and all, it would make a fabulous present. I know I'll be gifting his other books this Christmas. Maybe you can all guess why awesome is a word I say a lot ;)
I've been following Neil's blog 1000 Awesome Things for a number of years now (he was in the 700's then) and hearing how the idea for the blog came out from a negative experience in his life makes all the little happy moments he's shared even more inspirational. Not only can these awesome moments make you laugh hysterically or reminisce, they also give the reader a sense of belonging, that, "hey! someone else thinks this is awesome too! I totally agree", and let you appreciate the smaller things in life that we sometimes don't take the time to notice, the awesome things.
The Book of (Holiday) Awesome is a collection of holiday themed bits of awesome. (Hehe, there's going to be so much awesome in this review!) From putting up the Christmas tree (for me it's the first weekend of December) or having the whole strand of lights work or finally being able to pull out those insanely warm sweaters/socks/scarves that have been hidden away until the next snowfall. Or finding an elusive chocolate egg buried in the sofa cushions from Easter, your cool mom, and the awesomeness that is summer. These moments are the kind that make you all warm and fuzzy inside, especially now with the holiday season approaching.
Christmas has got to be my favourite holiday. The hustle and bustle, putting up lights, hauling up those boxes of ornaments from the cave under the stairs, hearing the first Christmas song on the radio! I love it all. For me it's like time slows and there's nothing better than sitting on the couch under a thick blanket with a good book, some tea, watching those classic TV shows like Rudolph or Frosty the Snowman while the Christmas tree glows in the background. It's got me smiling just thinking about it.
Bottom Line
Neil's books are truly awesome. They let you notice the little things in life, and he does a fantastic job at pulling you in and could probably get even the grinch to crack a grin. These are books that absolutely anyone can enjoy, kids and adults alike; they'll all find at least one thing they can smile at and agree with. And it being a holiday book and all, it would make a fabulous present. I know I'll be gifting his other books this Christmas. Maybe you can all guess why awesome is a word I say a lot ;)
December 4, 2016
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As part of a holiday reading challenge I visited the library and borrowed The Book of (Holiday) Awesome. This was written by Canadian author, Neil Pasricha who I was privileged to meet in November at The Art of Leadership Conference. To prepare for the holidays I had been looking for a holiday book that was inclusive of holidays other than just Christmas. This book shares awesome thoughts Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa as well as other holidays throughout the year. It helps to get you into the holiday spirit, keeps you smiling about your own awesome events and makes the reader think of their own awesome ideas!
Awesome ideas for those who celebrate Christmas:
Getting a Christmas card from someone you lost touch with
Having all the Christmas lights work when you plug them in (fingers crossed)
Eating all the chocolates in the advent calendar at once (I am resisting this)
When someone else shovels your sidewalk
The smell of a fresh Christmas tree (looking forward to our fresh tree)
Awesome for those who celebrate Hanukkah:
Having 7 more days of presents
When your candy coins (gelt) melt perfectly in your mouth – not the wrapper
Awesome for those who celebrate Kwanzaa:
Pasricha notes drinking from the same cup as your relatives as awesome (for those that know me to be a germaphobe I am shuddering at the thought of sharing so many germs with loved ones!)
Knowing your holiday is worth the most points in scrabble (I will keep that in mind)
In the end whatever holiday you celebrate, find some Awesome in the midst of shopping, cooking, wrapping, decorating and visiting. I will be enjoy watching Christmas vacation and It’s a Wonderful Life for the zillionth time. I will appreciate sitting by the fire with a book and will spend the month reading holiday books including some favourites like A Christmas Carol and The Greatest Gift along with some new holiday selections from the library.
Feel inspired for the holidays? Join me in a Christmas reading challenge!
As part of a holiday reading challenge I visited the library and borrowed The Book of (Holiday) Awesome. This was written by Canadian author, Neil Pasricha who I was privileged to meet in November at The Art of Leadership Conference. To prepare for the holidays I had been looking for a holiday book that was inclusive of holidays other than just Christmas. This book shares awesome thoughts Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa as well as other holidays throughout the year. It helps to get you into the holiday spirit, keeps you smiling about your own awesome events and makes the reader think of their own awesome ideas!
Awesome ideas for those who celebrate Christmas:
Getting a Christmas card from someone you lost touch with
Having all the Christmas lights work when you plug them in (fingers crossed)
Eating all the chocolates in the advent calendar at once (I am resisting this)
When someone else shovels your sidewalk
The smell of a fresh Christmas tree (looking forward to our fresh tree)
Awesome for those who celebrate Hanukkah:
Having 7 more days of presents
When your candy coins (gelt) melt perfectly in your mouth – not the wrapper
Awesome for those who celebrate Kwanzaa:
Pasricha notes drinking from the same cup as your relatives as awesome (for those that know me to be a germaphobe I am shuddering at the thought of sharing so many germs with loved ones!)
Knowing your holiday is worth the most points in scrabble (I will keep that in mind)
In the end whatever holiday you celebrate, find some Awesome in the midst of shopping, cooking, wrapping, decorating and visiting. I will be enjoy watching Christmas vacation and It’s a Wonderful Life for the zillionth time. I will appreciate sitting by the fire with a book and will spend the month reading holiday books including some favourites like A Christmas Carol and The Greatest Gift along with some new holiday selections from the library.
Feel inspired for the holidays? Join me in a Christmas reading challenge!
December 20, 2020
This wonderful little book relates ideas about most of the major holidays, but much of the book is devoted to Christmas. You may have forgotten what makes these special days and times so awesome, so we are lucky that we have Neil Pasricha around to remind us. This book is bound to remind you of something you used to do, or maybe something you could do, and it’s bound to lift your spirits, and that’s awesome.
November 21, 2011
I love these Awesome books, and this one did not disappoint. They always make me feel so happy, and I laughed out loud in several spots. Thank you Mr. Pasricha - you did it again! :)
December 22, 2025
Holidays are awesome!😁❤️
July 1, 2020
Another read that will make you smile -- although, in my opinion, not as much as the first two books. Since I found the first two books enjoyable, I figured why not give this one a go, too. First off, it is much shorter than either of the 1st two books and it repeats a few of the "awesomes" found in the other books and the rhyming is a little more evident in this book (if that is a pet peeve of yours). Secondly, most of the "awesomes" are OK, but they seem a little more forced than the first two books, especially since these have to relate to a specific holiday or holiday happening. I'm not saying that it's not worth reading, it is fun, however, if you decide you find holidays "awesome" enough already -- you can skip it.
December 23, 2019
The perfect book to read to remind you all the ways that the holidays are awesome!
...the only problem is, I was under the impression that this was strictly a christmasy book, but actually this book encompasses ALL holidays—from Christmas to New Year's to Thanksgiving and Halloween and more. So I didn't *technically* finish this, having only read from the Christmas portion, but I'll be sure to dive into this charming little book every time a holiday is around the corner, to remind me of the little joys they bring and what makes them worth celebrating!
...the only problem is, I was under the impression that this was strictly a christmasy book, but actually this book encompasses ALL holidays—from Christmas to New Year's to Thanksgiving and Halloween and more. So I didn't *technically* finish this, having only read from the Christmas portion, but I'll be sure to dive into this charming little book every time a holiday is around the corner, to remind me of the little joys they bring and what makes them worth celebrating!
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November 5, 2019I enjoyed this book very much.
This book was amazing I got to learn about holidays that some of them i didn't even know existed.
The thing that i took from this book was that even if you don't celebrate the holiday doesn't mean you can learn about it.
i personally celebrate Christmas but i enjoyed reading about Hanaka very much.
i would definitely suggest this book to someone who wants to widen there holiday knowledge.
This book was amazing I got to learn about holidays that some of them i didn't even know existed.
The thing that i took from this book was that even if you don't celebrate the holiday doesn't mean you can learn about it.
i personally celebrate Christmas but i enjoyed reading about Hanaka very much.
i would definitely suggest this book to someone who wants to widen there holiday knowledge.
November 12, 2022
Short writings on holiday moments from basking in the warm glow of the Christmas tree to planning a trickor treat strategy for the best haul. Some funny, some cheesy.
I grabbed it for the Christmas season, and while the hannukah and Kwanzaa moments were a nice addition it felt weird to read about the fourth of July. Not sure there is a time in my life I want to feel festive for everything at once.
I grabbed it for the Christmas season, and while the hannukah and Kwanzaa moments were a nice addition it felt weird to read about the fourth of July. Not sure there is a time in my life I want to feel festive for everything at once.
December 25, 2017
Not as great as the first two books. Also when I saw this at the library, I only skimmed it, looking at the first few entries and mistakenly thought it was all about Christmas. Oops. Some entries in here made me smile or go "oh yes! That is Awesome!" But most of them were not my cup of tea. Oh well, at least it was a quick read.
December 28, 2022
Kumpulan hal-hal menyenangkan dan comforting selama holiday season, tidak hanya Christmas tapi juga perayaan-perayaan lainnya. Aku menemukan beberapa hal yang bikin senyum-senyum dan nyaman membayangkannya, tapi banyak juga yang kurang related makanya jadi biasa aja. Buku yang ringan untuk dibaca saat momen libur akhir tahun seperti ini.
December 9, 2017
A collection of cute little inspirations of holiday cheer. This book covered all the major holidays ranging from Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwanzaa to Mother's Day and the 4th of July. It was a good read, but some of the ideas were featured in his other book "The Book of Awesome."
December 27, 2017
So I watched his TedTalk last week and wanted to check out some of his books. I wasn’t real impressed you this as it is simple stuff. But he wrote it when I didn’t...guess that why he is making money and I’m
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January 30, 2018
This isn't a book I would read again, but it definitely had creative descriptions of ordinary events and holiday fun. Some pages made me smile, and the best ones brought reminders of life's happiest moments. The Book of Awesome was just more… AWESOME.
January 15, 2019
It is always the why/how and the when changes. What doesn't change at all. Growing up in India, I still remember the festivities of Diwali/Pongal. The surprises/joy/fun were just the same as what is explained in this book.. It was fun reading this.
December 15, 2021
Realistically deserves three stars, as some of the entries are pulled from his previous books and I’ve grown a bit tired of his writing style (his rhyming is a bit too cute for me). Still, I’m a big fan of Neil’s work and this was an enjoyable holiday read.
July 4, 2022
Even though I'm not a fan of the commercialization of major holidays and the expectations set by family members regarding each, I was pleased to find little moments that resonated with me and took me back to simple moments of comfort and pleasure. Thanks, Neil.
December 14, 2017
Not as awesome as I would have liked!
January 5, 2018
If you enjoy the details and sentimentality of Christmas, you'll like this book. A good read for some humor, ideas and memories before the holidays.
January 14, 2019
Great little book, a holiday must read.
March 6, 2019
162 - 2019
November 22, 2019
Im so glad I stumbled on this series. I will be checking out the others. Always nice to have a reminder of all the simple goodness we have every day
December 12, 2019
The best one, one I've employed many times, is the In-Law Nap. Best thing going.
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