How I Am Different

Thom Kudla

Summary

Experience a Unique Experiment with Self-Discovery in HOW I AM DIFFERENTDiscover the wonder and progression of Thom Kudla's HOW I AM DIFFERENT, a profound exploration of identity, resilience, and transformation. This touching narrative takes readers on an introspective journey, revealing the intricate layers of human experience and the quest for meaning.About the Author: Thom Kudla, an acclaimed writer with a Master of Arts in Writing and Publishing from DePaul University, has a rich background in various fields such as newspaper and magazine publishing, book publishing, advertising, marketing, and sales. His previous works, including WHAT MY BRAIN TOLD ME and CONFESSIONS OF AN AMERICAN, have garnered critical acclaim and recognition.Why You'll Love HOW I AM DIFFERENT:• Engaging Storytelling in a Variety of Forms: Thom Kudla's masterful poetry and prose and vivid imagery bring the narrative to life, making it a page-turner you won't be able to put down.• Thought-Provoking Themes: Explore themes of self-discovery, personal growth, and the complexities of human emotions.• Relatable Characters and Narrators: Connect with characters and the writer himself alike who are navigating their own paths, facing challenges, and finding their unique voices.Praise for Thom Kudla: "Thom Kudla's writing is a breath of fresh air, offering a unique perspective on life's journey. His ability to weave intricate stories with deep emotional resonance is truly remarkable."Additional Information about the Book and the Overarching Experiment in the Quantified Self:In an age of measuring and tracking the self through gadgets, the author of this book wondered how he could take such dedication to analytics to create something that is as much precise science as it is creative expression. The result? A grand experiment in the quantified self, more than four years in the making, HOW I AM DIFFERENT tests the boundaries of how we define the self and how the self changes over time.For two years, the author wrote a new creative piece every day. The second year's pieces were a response to the prior year for each day of the year. This book shows this one-to-one correlation for each day of Year One and Year Two in spreads. The book is mostly poetry, but it also contains some fiction and creative nonfiction. Since every piece is self-contained, it doesn't matter where you start. You could easily read all 776 pages in one sitting or save it for later. It's a page-turner like no other. It contains extensive indexing to help you decide what to read.Get Your Copy Today: Don't miss out on this extraordinary book that promises to inspire and captivate.

Available since: 11/29/2024.

Print length: 776 pages.

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