A friend gave my daughter a book as a gift. My daughter lent it to me. I bought it for my sister, who will probably pass it around her friends and buy one for someone special. As a reader, I am so enchanted with the book, I am going to buy a copy for myself. As an author, of course, I wish I'd written it. As a publisher, I can't wait to show it to my graphic designer. As a teacher, I will use it demonstrate all the marvelous little touches. That's how books "go viral."
The book is Lessons from Oz by Julienne La Fleur (Is that a gorgeous name or what?) This is the blurb from the back cover: "Lessons from Oz recaptures the magic of the classic film Wizard of Oz while pondering life and illuminating over 35 lessons that we, as grown-ups, tend to forget. some are whimsical, some are serious, and might make you want to go skipping."
What is so captivating about Lessons from Oz? First of all, it's beautifully and cleverly designed. I could rhapsodize about the type style, printing, and paper (really!). I will definitely use it with my clients as an example of a well-thought-out concept; it's brilliant. And, of course, there is the writing—funny, inspirational, insightful.
In case you want to own your own copy, go to lessonsfromoz.com or amazon.com (I have no vested interest ... I just love this book!)
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