BOOK DETAILS:
Book Title: Life Outside the Box: The Extraordinary Journeys of
10 Unique Individuals by Marilyn R. Wilson
Category: Adult Non-fiction, 236
pages
Genre: Inspiration / biography / fashion
Publisher: Influence Publishing
Release date: Feb 1, 2015
BOOK DESCRIPTION:
Real
Stories about Real People to Entertain, Inspire and Challenge You.
Get
inspired to step out of your box and into a world full of potential. From the
corporate world, to the arts, to working with the disenfranchised – the message
is clear. There is no such thing as a normal way to live your life and no one
right solution to any problem. Selected from amongst over 100 interviews, the
stories shared here open a window on the journeys of seven women and three men
who have charted their own path, including Ruthie Davis – top U.S. luxury shoe
designer and the winner of the 2014 AAFA Footwear Designer of the Year award –
and Geir Ness whose perfume is a staple in Nordstrom, Disney World and on
Disney Cruise Lines. Enjoy a glimpse behind the scenes into the unique ways
these individuals chose to deal with life's challenges and how they define success
in their careers.
BOOK REVIEW:
Writing reviews for both fiction and
nonfiction books are entirely different experiences. Thought not a big fan of
nonfiction books, sometimes a rare book from this genre comes across and makes
reading it worthwhile. ‘Life outside the Box’ by Marilyn Wilson is one such cherished
book. Filled with stories of ten unique individuals, each from different walks
of life, this book is nothing short of inspiring.
Each story is beautifully worded with
the author seeming to have a personal connection with the person being
interviewed. The success stories are each filled with lessons and instances
that resonate somehow with the reader. From the story of a footwear designer to
an inspiring glimpse into the life of a poet, these are notable celebrities
whose paths to success were not the rosy red carpet but filled with failures
and setbacks.
The writing is smooth, reader friendly
and the narrative is simple and straightforward with not many embellishments.
Reading each story made me want to read in detail about the particular
celebrities to know a lot more about their success stories and brand
recognition. From the eye catching title to the tagline that made me want to
take up the book, Life Outside the Box lives up to what the summary promises.
One more feature that caught my eye
was the short quote at the start of every story. They were all born out of
experiences and gave me a gist of how the life account is going to be. But
every time, my expectations were amiss by a wide margin – for the better.
Reading this book made me realise that success stories do not necessarily start
with a firm background and strong footing with family support. Passion and hard
work contributing to success seemed clichéd when read in philosophical self
help books, but when real success stories are given as examples of these clichés,
we would only have to accept the truth of the statement.
Life outside the box was not just
stories of ten successful individuals that offered a unique perspective into
the early lives and struggles of people who are popular now – it is a book that
shows it readers that fact is usually stranger than fiction and some real life
heroes are far better than the fictional ones we often read about.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Marilyn R. Wilson
is a freelance writer and editor with a passion for interviewing. It all began
in 2006 when the she answered a Craigslist ad from a NY magazine asking for
story submissions. Two were accepted. The first live interview was life
changing and Wilson has never looked back. With over 150 interviews now behind
her, the love of interviewing is still as strong as ever. Whether through a
random encounter on the New York subway or via a “one-on-one” interview with an
internationally recognized artist, the goal is the same—to share the unique
journeys of inspiring individuals.
In 2007, this
goal led the author to co-launch a successful, innovative magazine focused on
professionals working in the fashion industry, paired with photography and
illustrations by local artists. Now on staff at Raine Magazine (NY/Miami/LA),
as well as freelancing for other publications, Wilson has taken her passion to
a new audience with the release of her first book.
PRICE:
$8.69 for Kindle
$15.45 for Paperback
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Thanks so much for taking the time to read and review Life Outside the Box. This comment truly made my day, "Though not a big fan of nonfiction books, sometimes a rare book from this genre comes across and makes reading it worthwhile. ‘Life outside the Box’ by Marilyn Wilson is one such cherished book." WOW! So glad you enjoyed it.
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