Book Review - The Noticer

I just finished reading Andy Andrews' latest book The Noticer and was impressed with its simple yet powerful message. Andrews is well known for his thought-provoking motivational books and this one is no exception. The focus of this book is perspective and how changing one's perspective of a situation will change how you react to that situation. Throughout the book different characters with a variety of apparently insurmountable problems find themselves talking to Jones who introduces them to a different way of viewing their problems. "It's all a matter of perspective" is the order of the day. And with new perspective insurmountable problems can become the groundwork for an even better future than we can imagine. From marital problems to depression, to business practices a wide variety of issues are addressed.
The "noticer" Jones remained an enigma to me. I could never decide if he was simply a gifted individual or a supernatural being (angel?) sent by God to help guide individuals. I lean toward interpreting him as just a gifted man concerned about those around him, but his character is definitely open to interpretation.
While this book is written from a Christian perspective the theme is not overtly Christian. As a Christian I would have preferred a few more concrete references to how changing your perspective directly applies to the Christian walk. However, the way this book is written even non-Christians could read it and gain a beneficial new perspective on their own lives as well. As stated in the book, "Think, learn, pray, plan, dream. For soon... you will become.
At 156 pages this book is a very quick read with a powerful message. This is one book I plan to keep on my shelf and re-read, as well as give to my children to read when as they enter adulthood.